The Melbourne Cup Carnival kicked off in fashionable style fusing black and white to bring monochrome magic to Derby Day. Melbourne brought not only style and sophistication to the most prestigious day of the spring racing carnival but also turned on the sunshine.
‘AAMI Victoria Derby Day’, features a card of nine group races at the elite group one level’
The AAMI Victoria Derby Day is worth over $2 million AUD and is Australia’s most elite race day for three year old’s.
Capturing the 2018 Victoria Derby
The Park
The Park is a buzz with racegoers from right across the globe; the park area provides punters with an opportunity to enjoy some of Melbourne’s fine food and drinks with an array of popup restaurants to choose from.
Myer Fashions on the Field
The Park enclosure on Flemington Hill plays host to the ‘Myer Fashions on the Field’, where the fashion savvy including both men and women can take part in a competition to enter their race day look in an effort to win part of a phenomenal prize pool worth over $340,000.
The Birdcage
The Birdcage is well known for celebrities, politicians, sporting identities, fashion influencers and business executives who are invited to the most elite of marquees to enjoy some socialising amongst sipping on champagne and indulging in fine canapes.
This year Lexus invited Australian super model Elle Mc Pherson as the face of their Derby Day Marquee. Elle kept the media waiting for over an hour for a coveted snap; however she didn’t disappoint and was an absolutely delight and very engaging with everyone waiting to see her.
Elle was the perfect choice as a Lexus ambassador bringing Elegance and Sophistication which relates perfectly to the elite car manufacturer.
Capturing the Birdcage with @Justpose_ Photography
