All the glitz and glamour at the Melbourne Cup

POPS of colour, prints and sleek outfits were awash at Flemington on Melbourne Cup day. Relive the best (and worst) looks from the Birdcage here.

FLEMINGTON has been awash with bold colours and lavish prints, as Melbourne’s elite celebrate the race that stops the nation.

Guests began arriving at the Birdcage just before midday, with Myer ambassador Elyse Knowles sporting a bright yellow Acler ensemble, paired with a hat from Melissa Jackson Millinery.

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Rachael Finch wore a red Elliatt dress with a Lady of Leisure headpiece.

Celebrities gracing the Birdcage were up early in the hair and makeup chair, with Megan Gale, Britt Davis and Lauren Phillips getting made over at Uva Salon in Prahran.

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WHAT THE CELEBS WORE

Myer Ambassador Elyse Knowles. Picture: AAP

Myer Ambassador Elyse Knowles.

Rachael Finch. Picture: Getty Images

Elliot Garnaut. Picture: AAP.

Andy Lee and Rebecca Harding. Picture: AAP Image.

Emma Freedman. Picture: Alex Coppel

Lara Worthington. Picture: Alex Coppel

Megan Gale. Picture: Alex Coppel

Jodi Anasta. Picture: Alex Coppel

Nathalie Kelley at the Lexus marquee. Picture: Alex Coppel

Lauren Phillips. Picture: Alex Coppel

Lindy Rama-Ellis. Picture: Alex Coppel

Kris Smith. Picture: Getty Images

Brooke Hogan in the Bumble marquee. Picture: Alex Coppel

Nick Cummins. Picture: AAP

Jaimee Kennedy. Picture: Alex Coppel

Julie Bishop. Picture: Alex Coppel

Jessie Murphy. Picture: Alex Coppel

2018 Lexus Melbourne Cup. Myer Fashion on the Field. Olivia Rogers. Picture: David Caird

Jockey Michelle Payne. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith

James Kennedy (right) and Jaimee Kennedy. Picture: AAP.

Michelle Payne and brother Stevie Payne. Picture: Jason Edwards

Nadia Kennedy. Picture: AAP.

Josh Gibson. Picture: Getty Images

Dalton Graham. Picture: Getty Images.

Rachel Griffiths.

English singer-songwriter Sam Smith.

Dionne Warwick.

Olivia Molly Rogers arrives in the rain. Picture: Jason Edwards

FASHIONS ON THE FIELD

Myer Fashions on the Field final winner Jordan Beard. Picture: David Caird

Excited entrants walk onto the stage for the judges. Picture: David Caird

Final winner Jordan Beard parades before the judges.

Entrants parade during the heats. Picture: David Caird.

Myer Fashion on the Field. Picture: David Caird

Final winners Yvette Hardy (2nd runner-up), Jordan Beard (Vic Winner) and Bronte Segota (3rd runner-up). Picture: David Caird.

Entrants parade during the heats. Picture: David Caird

Myer Fashion on the Field entrants line up for the judges. Picture: David Caird

Mens final winner Palmer Mutandwa. Picture: David Caird

Entrants line up for judging during the heats. Picture: David Caird

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Originally published as All the glitz and glamour at the Melbourne Cup