It’s the race that stops the nation, but the first to cross the finish line wasn’t the only showstopping moment of this year’s Melbourne Cup…
A slew of Aussie A-listers have poured into Flemington Racecourse, putting their best fashion foot forward as they fight it out for the winning spot in the fashion stakes.
Celebs were clearly seeing red this year, with Jennifer Hawkins, Bec Hewitt, Lindy Klein and The Bachelor’s Anna Heinrich all donning fiery hues.
Other Bachelor success stories including Richie Strahan and Alex Nation stepped out for the event, as did fellow bachelorettes Megan Marx and Tiffany Scanlon, who found love with each other while competing for the rope technician’s heart!
A glowing Rachael Finch flaunted her burgeoning belly in a moss green frock, while another couple showed off their own success with the debut of a stunning engagement ring!
Click through the gallery for all the frocks, fun and festivities from the day’s events!
Jennifer Hawkins was a vision in scarlet.
The 32-year-old stunned in a cherry red jumpsuit by Misha Collection.
Bec Hewitt was the picture of elegance in an embellished, floral red frock paired with a statement headband by Christahlea.
Lleyton Hewitt opted to colour clash with his wife in a dapper, blue blazer worn atop a salmon shirt.
A loved-up Alex Nation and Richie Strahan put their best foot forward in matching blue hues.
Anna Heinrich paints the town red in a figure-hugging, strapless number while putting on an affectionate display with Bachelor boyfriend Tim Robards.
Elsa Pataky makes a statement in a fluro frock, complimented perfectly by an edgy, brimmed hat.
Jodi Anasta is pretty in pink with fuchsia accessories.
Rachael Finch flaunts her stunning baby bump in a cold-shouldered Jonathan Simkhai frock.
“Cup day with my lovely,” captioned Michael Klim besides a loved-up snap of him and his recently announced leading lady Desiree Deravi.
Meanwhile, the swimmer’s ex-wife, Lindy Klim, dressed to the nines in Dolce and Gabbanna, flaunted her stunning engagement ring from new fiancé Adam Ellis.
Lisa Wilkinson opted for an all-white-everything look.
Bachelor success story Megan Marx and Tiffany Scanlon were a pastel dream.
Molly Meldrum was ready for a good time as he arrived in the hands of Emirates stewardesses.
Aussie legends Molly and Marcia Hines were thrilled to be reunited!
The 63-year-old and Christopher Morrissey posed sweetly together, ready for a day of festivities.
She may have been working the gig as a live TV host, but Samantha Armytage certainly brought her A-game in a pale blue frock.
Tim Robards and on-screen personality Sam Mac brought the heat!
“Strike a pose,” captioned Natalie Bassingthwaighte alongside this red hot shot.
Model Jessica Gomes let the sunshine in in a pale yellow Rebecca Vallance mini.
Rob Mills was a winner in a Melbourne Cup embellished blazer.
Songbird Samantha Jade stunned in textured purple.
Former Home and Away star Demi Harman brought sophistication with simplistic black.
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