Luciana Damon stuns in Aussie designer attending the Lexus Birdcage Derby Day 2023 marquee

There’s something amazing in this photo of Matt Damon and his wife at Flemington that shows the couple honoured a beloved Aussie tradition.

He’s the Hollywood actor no one could have predicted would become the star of this year’s Penfold’s Victoria Derby Day.

But while Matt Damon stole the show at Flemington, attending as a guest of the LANDMARK by Lexus marquee inside the Birdcage on Saturday, there was another remarkable detail in the snaps of him enjoying the event alongside his wife Luciana Damon.

The prestigious annual carnival held by Victoria Racing Club (VRC) is beloved for showcasing local fashion – and Luciana, whose surname was Barroso before she married her husband, stayed true to this Derby Day ethos.

While it’s not a mandatory rule, the 46-year-old made her trackside debut wearing a custom gown from Australian designer Rebecca Vallance, proving she’d done her research ahead of the calendar event.

“It’s such an honour to dress Hollywood royalty like Luciana and have her wearing one of our designs,” Vallance told news.com.au.

Luciana Damon, pictured alongside Hollywood husband Matt Damon, stayed true to the Derby Day tradition of wearing an Australian designer. Picture: news.com.au/Rebekah Scanlan

“We worked closely with stylist Suzy Eskander to create this custom look for Derby Day, embellished with hand-beaded pearls and boned corsetry.”

In fact, the brand love Luciana’s custom gown so much, Vallance revealed to news.com.au it will become a feature in its next collection.

“We love the drama of the traditional 7/8 length and will be launching the Anelise midi in to stores in May next year,” she said.

In a photo obtained exclusively by news.com.au inside the LANDMARK by Lexus marquee, Luciana can be seen dancing alongside her famous husband in the striking $1100 dress with intricate beading.

She also posed alongside Vallance in the gown, which Luciana paired with a pair of white pointed heels as well as a large black hat and dark sunnies.

She opted for a custom gown made by Rebecca Vallance, pictured left, which will be available to purchase for $1100 next year. Picture: Supplied

Vallance also opted to wear another of her own designs to be released in the May 2024 collection, a black off the shoulder midi with pearl detailing across the bust, and sheer black fabric on the arms.

Damon and Luciana weren’t the only mega celebrities spotted inside the LANDMARK by Lexus marquee, with Elsa Pataky also joining the Hollywood couple in the three-storey enclosure.

The dress is embellished with hand-beaded pearls and boned corsetry. Picture: Supplied

Damon appeared to enjoy his time inside the LANDMARK by Lexus marquee at the Birdcage. Picture: Supplied

Pataky, the wife of Australian Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth, was the “guest of honour” at the Lexus space in 2022. This year, that esteemed spot went to Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio.

Ambrosio stunned in a dress and trench coat by Paris Georgia, paired with Jimmy Choo pumps, a Stephanie Spencer hat, and a Fendi clutch at the star-studded launch to the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

While Pataky wore a black mini-dress and a matching hat complete with a veil.

Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio was Lexus’ guest of honour. Picture: Supplied

Gemma Owen, the VRC’s international ambassador 2023. Picture: Supplied

Other notable names inside the exclusive Lexus area included AFL player Patrick Cripps, entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins and his son, official VRC ambassador Christian Wilkins.

The VRC’s official 2023 international ambassador Gemma Owen was also pictured at the Lexus event.

Tim Robards and his pregnant wife Anna Heinrich also enjoyed the Lexus offerings, including a unique dining experience by Luke Mangan.

The Rebecca Vallance brand has proved incredibly popular throughout the 2023 Spring Racing Carnival since festivities kicked off in September, with dresses and suits made by the luxury fashion house being sported regularly at both Flemington and Royal Randwick.