International celebs like Gigi Hadid, as promised, and Ronn Moss were in attendance, The Bachelor‘s Blake Garvey and Louise Pillidge made their first public appearance as a loved-up couple, and Gabi Grecko put an expensive ring on it in one of the stupidest ensembles we’ve ever seen.
Chances are you’re a few wines down by now, so sit back, relax and enjoy all the show-stopping getups and outlandish fascinators that graced Flemington Racecourse today with our gallery below. Happy Melbourne Cup, Australia.
Melbourne Cup 2014
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Louise Pillidge and Blake Garvey
Louise stepped out with the man who deemed her third-best, in a classy midi dress to keep in line with her ever-polished look. We think Blake actually looked pretty schmick, despite what second-best Lisa Hyde might have to say about his style.
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Geoffrey Edelsten and Gabi Grecko
And the worst dress goes to... these show ponies. Gabi complemented her shiny hubby-to-be in a ridonkulous clown-adorned outfit and outlandish antlers on her head.
Photo: Scott Barbour/Getty
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Megan Gale
Holy hotness, Megan looked smokin' in a figure-hugging red midi dress with a plunging neckline.
Photo: Scott Barbour/Getty
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Ronn Moss
He's bold, and he's definitely beautiful. The 62-year-old showed off his enviable cheek bones with slicked-back hair, which worked well with his strictly monochromatic suit.
Photo: Cameron Spencer/Getty
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Anna Heinrich
The girl who won the last Australian Bachelor's heart, without any dodgy engagements and rumoured pregnancies, shone in Alex Perry.
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Nadia Bartel and Tully Smyth
Blogger and WAG Nadia rocked muted tones in a By Johnny colourblock dress, Danica Erard headpiece and what looks like Tony Bianco x Harper & Harley's "knot thing" heels. 2013 Big Brother contestant Tully opted for a monochromatic Shona Joy dress.
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Maddy King and Kris Smith
Maddy looked amazing in a neutral-coloured Mira Mandic dress, with a beautifully embroidered bodice and split-front skirt, alongside her hunky partner at the Myer marquee.
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Leah Simmons
The DJ stunned in a divine crisp-white dress by Ellery, plus Amber Sceats jewels.
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Melissa Doyle
The TV presenter played it safe in an LBD, and we're so happy she did. Less is definitely more when it comes to this particular outfit.
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Laura Dundovic, Kate Peck and Lauren Phillips
It was all about bright colours at the Myer marquee, with these babes stepping out in corals and emerald green.
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Rachael Finch
Yeojin Bae was a firm favourite at Melbourne Cup, with the model turning to the designer's red apron-style dress for the event.
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Renae Ayris
This high-neck lilac dress by Elle Zeitoune was the perfect fit for the former Miss Universe contestant.
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Bambi Northwood-Blyth
The bushy-browed model looked super-sweet in a long-sleeved butterfly-print dress complete with a flower crown.
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Gigi Hadid
All eyes were on the model of the moment in a high-neck pink Alex Perry frock and star fascinator.
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Lleyton and Bec Hewitt
We wanted to like Bec's outfit, really, but the matching neon accessories are so dated.