The Melbourne Cup Carnival – Spring Racing Collaborations with Melbourne My Style 2017
The Melbourne Cup, Spring Racing Carnival consisting of Derby Day, Melbourne Cup Day, Oaks Day and Stakes Day is that time of year where the fashionista’s of Melbourne and from all over the globe get to dress to impress, have fun, and celebrate all things ‘Spring Racing’, in an electrifying atmosphere amongst celebrities and dignitaries from all around the world.
Race wear should be elegant and sophisticated for both the ladies and gentlemen, it should encompass fabulous accessories to complete an entire look, including millinery, handbags, footwear, ties, and pocket squares for the gentlemen. Here at Melbourne My Style we have collaborated with some of Melbourne’s finest fashion labels for you to get some Spring Racing ideas and inspiration.
Melissa is wearing the black/pearl prim & proper dress by Mossman.
Ashleigh is wearing the white viola by Elliatt, both dresses available at Little Black Bird, located in Berwick.
Headwear by The Eternal Headonist
Suiting by George and King
Men’s Footwear by Bared Footwear
The Luxe Collection by L is a luxury designer handbag company giving savvy fashionista’s all over Australia the chance to rent a luxurious handbag or clutch for a special occasion, from luxury fashion houses including YSL, Gucci, Dior, Valentino and Versace to name a few. Ladies have an opportunity to rent a fabulous bag and create a different look for each of the’ Spring Racing’ events at ‘Flemington Racecourse’, with The Luxe Collection by L offering you to rent it, rock it and simply return it!
Here we have styled a ‘Derby Day’ race wear look with classic monochrome black and white; we have accompanied a ‘Valentino’ rock stud shoulder bag in ivory and a ‘Louis Vuitton black and gold chain bag.
Here we have styled an ‘Oaks Day’ race wear look, with a classic softer palate for ladies day; we have accompanied a ‘Versace’ palazzo crystal medusa sultan bag and a ‘Saint Laurent’ classic snake monogram clutch.
Melissa is wearing the floral elevate dress by Elliatt
Ashleigh is wearing the blossom classic midi by Pasduchas, both dresses available at Little Black Bird, located in Berwick
Headwear by The Eternal Headonist
Here we have styled a ‘Melbourne Cup’ look which is the day we can dress to have a little fun and show some colour and flair; we have accompanied a ‘Saint Laurent’ monogram sparkle flap bag in fabulous gold.
Ashleigh is wearing the turning point dress in navy by Mossman, available at Little Black Bird, located in Berwick.
Headwear by The Eternal Headonist
The Eternal Headonist has you taken care of this ‘Spring Racing’ season when it comes to headwear, with everything from fascinator’s, crown’s, headbands, veils and netting to name a few.
The Eternal Headonist stocks millinery from both Australian and international designers and is located in Melbourne’s, Little Collins street, in the ‘George’s Building’. If you can’t make it into the CBD to try your headwear on, simply use the online ‘Styling Room’ and create your perfect look.
Popular brands include: Ford Millinery, Fillies Collection, Rebecca Share, Morgan and Taylor, Olga Berg and Angela Menz Millinery.
