The Melbourne Cup best dressed: Out of the red and into the pink

Shades of red were the panacea to the black and white of Derby Day, with racing personality Kate Waterhouse, model and former Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rogers, influencer Tayla Broad and radio host Lauren Phillips all hitting the bold type key with their outfits. But it was celebrities who veered away from the script who stood out most. Here are some of the best looks.

Nicky Hilton and Rebecca Vallance Nicky Hilton and designer Rebecca Vallance in Rebecca Vallance at the Landmark by Lexus marquee. Credit: Eddie Jim In terms of style glow-ups, US heiress Nicky Hilton gives Celine Dion and Margot Robbie a run for their money while wearing Christian Louboutin heels. With her sister Paris, Nicky caused a stir at the Melbourne Cup 21 years ago in peak noughties dresses.



Hilton’s eye-catching heels. Credit: Getty Images But with Australian designer Rebecca Vallance by her side, Nicky redeemed herself in a ladylike butter yellow outfit with a pleated skirt, and jewellery borrowed from her mum Kathy Hilton. “You wouldn’t think matching things with yellow would be so easy,” Nicky says.

Vallance, in bubblegum pink, was the perfect accompaniment. Together, the pair watched racegoers wearing dresses from the capsule collection they collaborated on as closely as the horses. Damien Woolnough.