Jennifer Hawkins’ Derby Day fashion faux pas

JENNIFER Hawkins was the talk of the Birdcage today thanks to an unfortunate fashion faux pas that saw the face of Myer wear the same designer dress as racing commentator Francesca Cumani.

JENNIFER Hawkins was the talk of the Birdcage today thanks to an unfortunate fashion faux pas that saw the face of Myer wear the same designer dress as racing commentator Francesca Cumani.

Hawkins brushed off the embarrassing blunder as she held court in Myer’s trackside Marquee at Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse for annual Derby Day festivities.

“No biggie. It has never happened to me before. Francesca looked so gorgeous,” Hawkins said.

Jennifer Hawkins wearing the same dress as Francesca Cumani at Flemington Racecourse today. Picture: AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy

As Myer’s number one star, Hawkins hand-picked the Jonathan Simkhai dress from a selection of outfits on offer while Cumani (left) was styled by Channel Seven’s wardrobe department.

She had to wear something from the department store as it is the official partner of the Victoria Racing Club.

“I’ve always admired Jen’s style from afar, and now I’m flattered to be seen in the same dress,” Cumani told Confidential.

Francesca Cumani in the same dress as Jennifer Hawkins.

It wasn’t the only fashion faux pas committed today. Bachelor reality star Anna Heinrich was called out on social media after posting an image to Instagram.

The post prompted questions from followers as to whether she had photoshopped the image, given her bag’s shoulder strap appeared to be growing out of the side of her arm.

Acting Prime Minister Julie Bishop sported a headpiece that appeared more like a satellite dish than a hat.

Julie Bishop’s ‘satellite dish’ hat. Pictured with her partner David Panton. Picture: AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy

Roxy Jacenko and Oliver Curtis in the Myer Marquee at the Birdcage today. Picture: AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy

Anna Heinrich’s strange handbag post. Picture: Instagram

Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough go marquee hopping.

Jasmine Yarbrough showed who wears the pants in her relationship with Today host Karl Stefanovic, leading him around the marquees.

And PR queen Roxy Jacenko had to scramble at the last minute when she realised the YSL heels she bought for the occasion were different sizes (one a 36 and the other 38.5), even calling out the luxury brand on social media with a firm “not cool”.

Overall, the Birdcage was short of big name stars although Myer and Lavazza drew the coolest crowds.

Outspoken radio host Em Rusciano was even overheard telling friends as she enjoyed the free hospitality in Lavazza that she “shouldn’t be there” as she was being paid to attend GH Mumm’s marquee.