The Melbourne Cup Carnival has officially kicked off with celebrities, such as Elle Macpherson, Sofia Richie and Jennifer Hawkins, demonstrating how to perfectly pull off one of spring racing’s hardest dress codes.
From Julie Bishop in a show-stopping pantsuit and hat to Bec Judd in custom Toni Maticevski, below all the best looks of the day.

Lindy Klim
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Kate Waterhouse

Sofia Richie

Jennifer Hawkins

Elle Macpherson

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Julie Bishop and David Panton

Bella Heathcote

Andy Lee and Rebecca Harding

Edwina Bartholomew

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Brooke Hogan

Nadia Fairfax

Elyse Knowles

Eleanor Pendleton

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Bec Judd
Anna Heinrich

Tahnee Atkinson

Matty J and Laura Bryne
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Steph Smith and Josh Miller
Laura Henshaw

Lana Wilkinson
Isabelle Truman is a freelance writer based out of London, UK. She specialises in fashion, lifestyle and travel and knows a thing or two (read: everything) about both Meghan Markle and 'Sex and the City'.
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