There was only one question on everyone’s lips:would the tropical conditions encourage the wearing of shorts?
It’s time to rip up the fashion rule book for the Melbourne Cup and let style win.
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As crowds have fallen,so has the amount people are spending on raceday fashion – and brands are taking note.
The 2023 Melbourne Cup Carnival marquees include Lexus,Penfolds,G.H Mumm,Crown,Schweppes,Furphy and Don Julio 1942 Tequila
Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Gai Waterhouse,one of racing’s great ambassadors,says she’s against allowing men to wear shorts in the members’ area at Flemington during Cup week.
Shorts are among the fashion items permitted in the members'areas at Flemington - but there are some conditions.
Fashion brand Forever New is still promoting racing on its social media but is doing less in-store marketing for the spring carnival.
Melbourne’s weather tested a variety of trends on the first major day of Victoria’s spring carnival
Australia’s biggest horse race may have found itself without a fashion sponsor,but trackside style could be the ultimate winner.
The VRC’s first gender-inclusive Fashions on the Field competition has seemingly paid off,with the winner of the best suited competition making his own skirt.