Howden Victoria Derby Day & Sydney’s Golden Eagle Day: Celebrities display latest fashion trends

Kellie Balaam
The Nightly
Bec Judd, Chelsea Becirevic and Tammy Hembrow.
Bec Judd, Chelsea Becirevic and Tammy Hembrow. Credit: Supplied

Celebrities from the world of sport and fashion, and even a touch of Hollywood, have turned heads at this year’s big racing days in Melbourne and Sydney, showcasing some of the latest fashion trends.

Saturday marks the start of Cup Week at Flemington Racecourse, and Derby Day’s iconic black and white dress code didn’t disappoint with celebs, including White Lotus’ Michelle Monaghan, posing up a storm inside the prestigious Birdcage.

It seemed lace and simplicity were the outfit elements of choice, all while maintaining an elegant, chic appearance.

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Racing fashion veteran Bec Judd stole the moment in a white strapless corset-style dress made from delicate lace that made her tanned skin and brunette locks stand out.

She accessorised with white heels, a matching handbag, long gloves and a brimmed fascinator.

Michelle Monaghan.
Michelle Monaghan. Credit: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Brooke Warne.
Brooke Warne. Credit: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Michelle Payne.
Michelle Payne. Credit: Sam Tabone/Getty Images

Model Chelsea Becirevic, who is dating AFL player Ivan Soldo, left little to the imagination in a daring black lace bodysuit that featured a plunging neckline.

The 25-year-old had her hair styled in bouncy waves, accessorised with a Louis Vuitton handbag, a wide-brimmed hat and strappy heels.

Brooke Warne, the eldest daughter of the late cricketer Shane Warne, stunned in a black mini dress with a white floral detail and a sheer cape draped over her shoulders.

She also showed off her recent hair transformation from blonde to copper and completed her look with a pair of black slingback heels and accessories.

Also stealing the limelight were AFL golden couple Josh Daicos and Annalise Dalins, both looking gorgeous in complementary outfits.

Daicos looked dapper in a black suit and tie, a popular choice for most of the men at the carnival, while Dalins glowed in a white strapless mini dress that gaped at her hips.

Charlie Albone and Juliet Love at Golden Eagle Day.
Charlie Albone and Juliet Love at Golden Eagle Day. Credit: Damian Shaw NewsWire/NCA NewsWire
Josh Daicos and Annalise Dalins.
Josh Daicos and Annalise Dalins. Credit: Sam Tabone/Getty Images

Meanwhile, over in Sydney, a pop of colour was allowed at the Golden Eagle Day at the Royal Randwick Racecourse.

Interior designer Juliet Love was a vision in princess pink as she attended the races arm in arm with her husband and fellow Better Homes and Gardens star Charlie Albone, who scrubbed up in a navy suit.

Pops of pink, peach, cream and grey were seen across the fashion trends coming out of Sydney as the day celebrated a more spring coloured palette.

Perhaps one of the most elegant looks of the day came from Erin Holland, who wore a custom J’Aton Couture gown that hugged her figure perfectly and accessorised with a $6000 gleaming Bulgari clutch.

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