Australian model Robyn Lawley poses for a photograph at the Birdcage’s Kennedy marquee at Flemington Racecourse. Picture: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts

Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten arrives with wife Chloe to the Melbourne Cup. Picture: Stuart McEvoy

Australian model Rebecca Judd tips her hat outside the Myer Marquee. Picture: Alex Coppel

Channel 9 Lauren Phillips in host dazzles in vibrant pink at the Myer marquee in the birdcage at the 2017 Emirates Melbourne Cup. Picture: Aaron Francis

Australian boxer Jeff Horn poses for a photograph at the Kennedy Marquee. Picture: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts

The Block winner Elyse Knowles strikes a regal pose at the Birdcage. Picture: AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy

7/11/17 Tabcorp CEO Paula Dwyer in the Tabcorp marquee in the birdcage at the 2017 Emirates Melbourne Cup. Aaron Francis/The Australian

Australian Olympic hurdler Sally Pearson poses for a photograph at the Kennedy Marquee at the Birdcage during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 7, 2017. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Sisters Chrissy Thomas, Amy-Lee and Kirsty Seward arrive at Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse for the 2017 Melbourne Cup. Picture: Jason Edwards

An enthused Steve Hopes is not holding back in the fashion stakes. Picture: AAP Image/David Crosling

A woman dons a flamboyant headpiece made of colourful feathers. Picture:AAP Image/Joe Castro

Shimizugawa Takashi from Tokyo wears a suit emblazoned with Japan’s flag while brandishing the Australian version. Picture: Michael Klein

Four women wearing their finest strike a pose at the Melbourne Cup entrance. Picture: AAP Image/David Crosling

The Italian Ladies Choir start the party early at the Lavazza Marquee. Picture: AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy

Thomas and Steve Inman sport matching leopard print suits. Picture: Nicole Garmston

Stylish Melbourne Cup attendees take a moment to pose for a photograph. Picture: AAP Image/David Crosling