It’s the race that stops the nation however as all the time, the actual competitors was taking place trackside.
Melbourne Cup 2025 noticed Australia’s greatest names descend on Flemington in a flurry of feathers, fascinators, high-fashion hits (and a couple of spectacular misses).
From daring cut-outs and sculptural millinery to daring pops of crimson and electrical blue stealing the highlight, the Birdcage was a runway of risk-takers.
As celebrities battled it out for best dressed bragging rights, some soared to fashion glory whereas others left onlookers questioning… what have been they considering?
Celebrities, designers, It women, fashions, and WAGs outdid themselves in satin, hoods, and assertion bonnets as they strutted by way of the turnstiles of their very best racing garb.
Couture clashes, fearless fashion selections and headline-making moments made this 12 months’s Melbourne Cup certainly one of the most fashionable – and talked about – but.
Miss Universe Australia Moraya Wilson led the arrivals in a stunning gentle blue Jason Grech robe. Its figure-hugging silhouette was paired with a fabric-draped hood as a substitute of a standard fascinator.
Moraya, who was topped in 2023 and went on to say runner-up at the world pageant, is not any stranger to commanding consideration.
Miss Universe Australia Moraya Wilson led the arrivals in a stunning gentle blue Jason Grech robe. Its figure-hugging silhouette paired with a fabric-draped hood as a substitute of a standard fascinator
And she introduced that very same show-stopping vitality to Flemington, proving she is aware of precisely find out how to make an entrance worthy of the Melbourne Cup.
Following swimsuit in blue to match the rising theme of the day was racing heiress and fashion royalty Kate Waterhouse, who shone in a satin Alin Le’ Kal costume.
Although the neckline was dangerously low (and in opposition to the costume code), her class-factor was raised significantly by her Ezara/J hat, gold Pandora jewelry, Jimmy Choo patent sneakers and bag to finish her look.
Television darling Sylvia Jeffreys obtained the memo in a powder blue A-line robe with matching headband. Her easy gold jewelry complemented the look completely.
Ladies in purple included former champion jockey and commentator Michelle Payne, with an announcement headpiece and equally gorgeous textured costume, and TV presenter Samantha Armytage in Carla Zampatti feathers and a bespoke bonnet by Nerida Winter.
Turning up the warmth was Aussie-Balinese mannequin Stella Klim who wore a customized Atoir robe. It featured a racy-cut out on her again adorned with assertion pins.
The placing look, by stylist Paul Verscace, was accomplished with Lana Wilkinson heels, an Embellish Atelier headpiece and a shiny Izoa Australia clutch.
Perri Lee turned heads in a placing purple corseted costume with a dramatic puff skirt, teamed with purple lace heels and matching gloves. She accomplished her look with an announcement fascinator and veil, and a daring gold clutch – pure Melbourne Cup glamour!
Racing heiress Kate Waterhouse embraced the day’s blue theme in a surprising satin Alin Le’ Kal costume, including class with an Ezara/J hat – even when the daring neckline bent the costume code. TV favorite Sylvia Jeffreys additionally opted for blue in a classy A-line robe and matching headband
AFL WAG Jessie Murphy utterly set the entrance on fireplace with a backless, layered purple costume paired with easy gold assertion earrings and a voluminous 60s impressed ponytail.
Bec Judd stored it demure this 12 months in head-to-toe burgundy, leather-based gloves, tights and a smooth blow-wave to finish her look. An aesthetic ensemble, however very a lot on the secure aspect for a woman who usually by no means shies away from lace and a low-cut neckline.
Stylist Lana Wilkinson combined enterprise with boldness in a full-mustard Effie Kats ensemble, full with assertion jewelry from Schiaparelli, and her personal unreleased heels.
Ladies in purple included jockey Michelle Payne (centre) in a placing headpiece and textured costume, Samantha Armytage (left) in Carla Zampatti and mannequin Stella Klim (proper) in a customized Atoir robe with a daring again cut-out
Perri Lee wowed in a vibrant purple corseted costume with a puff skirt, purple lace heels, matching gloves, and an announcement fascinator – Melbourne Cup glamour at its most interesting
AFL WAG Jessie Murphy utterly set the entrance on fireplace with a backless, layered purple costume paired with easy gold assertion earrings and a voluminous 60s impressed ponytail
But between the Melissa Jackson Millinery hat, the purple satin YSL clutch and the color, it was an ideal spicy combo for Cup Day.
Jaggad co-founder Michelle Greene and her husband Steven have been positively glowing trackside.
Michelle’s impossibly shiny locks, courtesy of celebrity Melbourne hairstylist Marie Uva, stole the present, and truthfully, we’re able to ebook an appointment instantly.
Bec Judd stored it basic in burgundy, pairing leather-based gloves, tights and a smooth blow-wave for a demure look. Stylist Lana Wilkinson combined enterprise with boldness in full mustard Effie Kats high and skirt, assertion jewelry, and her personal unreleased heels
Jaggad co-founder Michelle Greene and her husband Steven have been positively glowing trackside. Michelle’s impossibly shiny locks, courtesy of celebrity Melbourne hairstylist Marie Uva, stole the present
Those that missed the mark
A Current Affair host Ali Langdon nailed the color theme in blue – however appeared to neglect she was heading to the races, not the rodeo.
For somebody who hardly ever places a foot unsuitable, this was a shocking misstep from Australia’s sweetheart.
Melbourne influencer Rozalia Russian selected a customized Steven Khalil robe for Cup Day – although the floaty chiffon design seemed suspiciously prefer it had escaped from final week’s Halloween social gathering slightly than the Birdcage.
A Current Affair host Ali Langdon nailed the color theme in blue – however appeared to neglect she was heading to the races, not the rodeo. For somebody who hardly ever places a foot unsuitable, this was a shocking misstep from Australia’s sweetheart
Melbourne influencer Rozalia Russian wore a customized Steven Khalil robe for Cup Day, however the floaty chiffon look appeared extra becoming for Halloween than the Birdcage. Former WAG Hannah Dal Sasso additionally turned heads in a Tulle Addict costume, serving ‘mummy’ vibes as she posed at the entrance
The similar may very well be stated for former WAG Hannah Dal Sasso, whose costume from Melbourne designer Tulle Addict was giving ‘mummy’ vibes as she posed outdoors the entrance to the cup.
In a preferred pop of purple color, TikTok star and host of Stream Queen, Elle Rae, seemed a imaginative and prescient in her satin purple, flooring size robe, however was let down by the seen creases. We’ll blame the Uber journey for this one although.
We would love to offer the similar grace to Brooke Warne, however the unflattering form of her Forever New costume and chunky silver males’s watch let the look down greater than the creases did.
Chelsea Becirevic, on the different hand, channelled main Jessica Rabbit vitality, and whereas we love a daring second, the dangerously excessive thigh cut up and these pleather-style black gloves took the look from sultry to barely overcooked.
TikTok star and Stream Queen host Elle Rae surprised in a satin, floor-length purple robe – although seen creases let down the look (we’ll blame the Uber). Brooke Warne’s Forever New costume, paired with a chunky silver males’s watch, was much more undone by its unflattering form than by any wrinkles
Chelsea Becirevic, on the different hand, channelled main Jessica Rabbit vitality, and whereas we love a daring second, the dangerously excessive thigh cut up and these pleather-style black gloves took the look from sultry to barely overcooked
Jules Robinson and Cam Merchant are actuality TV’s good match, however their outfits have been removed from it. Bella Henry and Hannah McKnight introduced vibrant colors and enjoyable headpieces, but ill-fitting attire and Hannah’s white block heels let the crew down. Still, they seemed like they have been having the most enjoyable
Statuesque DJ, artist and milliner Ellen Patterson was actually an attention-grabbing imaginative and prescient in the Birdcage sporting a jacket and pants by designer Alex Dowsing of the Suitsuu model, and a headpiece she created herself
Statuesque DJ, artist and milliner Ellen Patterson was actually an attention-grabbing imaginative and prescient in the Birdcage, sporting a jacket and pants by designer Alex Dowsing of the Suitsuu model, and a headpiece she created herself.
‘I like the races as a result of everyone seems to be dressed as much as the nines,’ she instructed The Sydney Morning Herald.
‘Everyone is self-expressed and dressing up. It is an ocean of color and textures and creativity.’
You go woman.
Jules Robinson and Cam service provider are our actuality TV faves, however the duo may must sack their stylist after this fashion fake pas. For a pair who’re an ideal match, their outfits have been removed from it.
While we cherished the pops of color and fancy headgear from Bella Henry and Hannah McKnight, it was their ill-fitting attire… and Hannah’s white block heels that allow the crew down. But hey, at lease they seemed like they have been having the most enjoyable.
Love it or detest it, Melbourne Cup fashion by no means fails to ship, and this 12 months was no exception.
Whether it was hovering sartorial highs or daring missteps best left at the steady door, the stars as soon as once more reminded us why Cup Day stays the nation’s most glamorous (and unpredictable) runway.