It’s that time of the year again! The Spring Racing Carnival is upon us and although the races is about the horses, many would argue it’s just as much about the fashion.
Whether it’s Derby Day, Oaks Day or Melbourne Cup Day, each year celebrities wow the crowds in an array of colourful frocks and dazzling hats in the marquees.
This weekend and on Melbourne Cup Day, the famous fillies will be donning their best hats and fascinators for a day at the racetrack.
Over the years, notable fashion highlights include, Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Hawkins, Rebecca Judd, Rachael Finch, Lisa Wilkinson, Dita Von Teese and Miranda Kerr.
We’ve gone through the archives of Spring Racing fashion and have picked out the looks that we’re hoping will make a comeback.
Megan Gale, Jennifer Hawkins and Sara Groen.
Jennifer Hawkins wowed in pastel colours at the Emirates Melbourne Cup Day 2006.
TV presenter Shelley Craft attends the Emirates Melbourne Cup Day 2006.
Megan Gale wowed in red at Caulfield Cup 2009.
Dita Von Teese opted for a white and purple ensemble for the Melbourne Cup in 2013.
Former Miss Universe Australia Jesinta Campbell was a stand-out in this unique black outfit and matching Susie O’Rourke visor at Derby Day 2013.
Kate Waterhouse at Melbourne Cup Day 2013.
Supermodel Miranda Kerr at the Caulfield Cup 2009.
Model Laura Dundovic.
Rebecca Judd took colourful to a new level at Melbourne Cup Day 2012.
TV presenter Sara Groen poses in the Birdcage during Crown Oaks Day in 2008.