Fashion is as much a draw as the race itself. Melbourne race-goers don their creative finest for this high-profile trend-setting event. Glamorously attired Australian and international stars hobnob in race-side marquees — alongside politicians, sporting heroes and elites.
Everywhere you look fascinators flourish, spring dresses dazzle, suits are sharp, and the champagne flows.
This vibrant atmosphere spills into the city and suburbs in racing season, as the stylishly dressed come out to play in restaurants, bars, bandrooms and boutiques: all of them hoping they've backed a winner.