In many ways, the Melbourne Cup is about 24 tiny people riding 24 horses and seeing who is the fastest. However, it’s also undeniably about dressing up in anything from the sublime to the ridiculous and pounding as much liquor on a work-day as possible.
2015 MELBOURNE CUP LIVE UPDATES, RESULT
The result is a fascinating insight into the human condition – but mostly it’s photos of hot people, stunning frocks, sharp suits and drunk idiots.
Fashion on the field competition
Here are the finalists of the Myer Fashion On The Field competition at Flemington.
Let the style wars begin! @myer's Fashion on the Field kicks off, hosted by @JamesTobin @nikkiphillips #MelbourneCup pic.twitter.com/ty1Z0KEw2u
— Marie Claire (@marieclaireau) November 2, 2015
This contestant won, congratulations! Apparently her mum made it – nice work, mum.
And the winner is… "My mum made the dress!" @myer Fashion in the Field finals #MelbourneCup #MyerFOTF pic.twitter.com/f3QOE0XbkX
— Marie Claire (@marieclaireau) November 3, 2015
All that’s old is new again!
Four ladies rocking some old school cool. Props for that gravity-defying hat-tilt in the pink.
Weird minion dudes
Here is a photo of four, fully grown, middle aged men dressed as characters from a 2010 children’s cartoon movie. Do with this information what you will.
Travis Cloke and Rebeccah Panozza at Derby Day
Travis Cloke got a quick snap with the Melbourne Cup on Derby Day – word has it he was fairly stoked as it was the first time he’d touched any silverware for five years.
This kid is better at clothes than everyone else
Call off the search, this toddler is the undisputed winner. Pale blue suit jacket with 3/4 pants, fresh-as-hell striped yellow bow-tie, devil-may-care attitude…one day this kid will rule the world.
The hat’s are where it’s at
The humble hat often doesn’t get the recognition it deserves, but not on Cup day where for once a year it takes centre stage.
Though these elaborate headpieces offer questionable sun protection, these floral-themed hats are undeniably stunning.
Flouro fashion
Jennifer Hawkins has said that bright colours are in, which is lucky because she was wearing a neon, Toni Maticevski number. She says hi.
LIVE COVERAGE: Early #MelbourneCup style favourites are in neon. https://t.co/VmnsBWXATB pic.twitter.com/3jiHKuN1wS
— The Australian (@australian) November 3, 2015
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