Derby Day 2022

Melbourne Cup Carnival has kicked off with Penfolds Victoria Derby Day, best known by punters for its strict black and white dress code.

The Channel 9 presenter accessorised with simple black details including a mini clutch and a netted fascinator. The long-sleeve top also had a plunging neckline that emphasised her bust with a metal detailing as well as two cut-outs on the side. She finished the look with a white hat and bow-detailed pointed heels. She wore a structured black dress with lace detailing, chunky black heels and a matching headband. The outfit featured a white top with ruffle detailing that cascaded over her shoulders, and a figure-hugging black pencil skirt with a dangerously high thigh split. The 46-year-old rocked a staple little black dress with a structured hat to the event, posing at the media wall for snaps. Today Show host Allison Langdon rocked an elegant white blazer dress with trendy brogue shoes in the days dress colours of white and black. The mum-of-three finished her stylish look with an array of gold jewellery, including bangles, rings and a pair of small earrings. Wearing a pair of black pants with a white bustier and long black gloves, the 27-year-old model son of Channel 9’s entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins, nailed the brief. VRC ambassador Olivia Molly Rogers was among the first to arrive at Flemington wearing a white dress with statement sleeves and black accessories to the glamorous event. She finished the look with a beaded pearl bag, revealing on Instagram she was “representing Australian Childhood Foundation” for the day. The first event in the Melbourne Cup Carnival is best known by punters for its strict black and white dress code with attendees going all out after a two years hiatus inflicted by the pandemic.