It may be the race that stops a nation but really, it’s the fashion that most people are paying attention to!
And when it comes to being colourful and creative, there are no limits at the Melbourne Cup.
Here are some of our favourite looks.
Jennifer Hawkins and Chris Smith
Lauren Phillips
Lleyton and Bec Hewitt
Rachael Finch
Hamish and Andy
Kate Waterhouse
Ashley Hart
Emma Freedman
Nikki Phillips
James Tobin
Rebecca Judd
Sam Frost, Sasha Mielczarek
David Panton, Julie Bishop
Danielle Spencer