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Your best bets on fashion, marquees and
celebrity spotting at the spring carnival
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Off &
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Your best bets on fashion, marquees and
celebrity spotting at the spring carnival
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Sure bets
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If you want to make
a splash at the spring
racing carnival,
this form guide by
Rachelle Unreich
will ensure you’re
birdcage ready.
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Sunday Age, Melbourne
27 Oct 2013
ct like a VIP during the spring
racing carnival by knowing the
exclusive places to go, who will
be turning heads and the best
outfit to wear to get some press
yourself.
CELEBRITY SPOTTERS
A-list celebrities include Dita Von Teese, who
will be hanging out in the Myer marquee as
her Von Follies lingerie line hits their stores.
Other names on Myer’s door list include
reality-TV fashion insiders Whitney Port and
Tyson Beckford, as well as Jennifer Hawkins,
Kris Smith, Andy Lee and Hamish Blake.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been
rumoured to be appearing while in town to
promote her Foxtel modelling show, The Face.
Emirates has secured Geri Halliwell for their
Dubai-themed marquee, as well as Downton
Abbey’s Allen Leech (ladies, he’s dishy exchauffeur Tom Branson).
Singer Samantha Jade performs in
Mumm’s marquee on Derby Day, when fans
of hyper-romance TV can also cosy up to The
Bachelor, Tim Robards. At Lexus, Paul Hogan
will be a Cup Day guest, while Brody Jenner
will be at Lavazza for Oaks and Natalie
Bassingthwaighte in Bar Schweppes.
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PUBLIC PUNTERS
Yellowglen House. Rule No. 1: If you want to
gain entry to this beautiful, flower-filled
marquee, look the part. Channel your inner
Jean Shrimpton (she was a show-stopping
model who caused a furore by wearing a
mini-dress to Cup Day in 1965), because
the stylish standouts will be tapped on the
shoulder by a special Yellowglen rep (clue:
they will be dressed in black and gold hues).
They have 600 keys to give out – one key gets
four people in to Yellowglen House.
Imagine Yellowglen wines, canapes,
entertainment and a marquee decked out
in bohemian chic by jewellery designer
Samantha Wills, the current darling of
celebrities such as Drew Barrymore and Katy
Perry. She has also collaborated with
Yellowglen on its wine, Peacock Lane.
JAMES BOAG’S PREMIUM DECK BAR
It’s a first for James Boag, which has a public
bar with live music and an elevated vantage
point of the Winning Post, plus it’s free. Last
year, its Birdcage marquee was one of the best
on site, so expect big things.
JULIUS MARLOW SHOE SHINE STATION
Attention, men. There are two places to get
your shoes shined this year, courtesy of Julius
Marlow: at Hill Square (from noon until 4pm
on carnival days) and outside the Myer
marquee in the Birdcage.
Shines are complimentary, and Julius
Marlow spokesman Shura Taft will be on hand
to offer advice on footwear trends.
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SCHWEPPES FLEMINGTON FLING BAR
Located at the Hill Stand on level 1, this luxe
bar combines a smooth DJ, a balcony view
and a signature drink, the Schweppes Agrum
Collection Blood Orange cocktail.
MYER FASHIONS ON THE FIELD
On the front lawn, the two-storey enclosure
gathers the best-dressed racegoers for fashion
parades and prizes this year valued at more
than $400,000 and include Lexus cars for a
year, $50,000 Myer shopping sprees and a trip
to Hong Kong. Judges will include Jennifer
Hawkins, Dita Von Teese and – yours truly.
BIRDCAGE BYSTANDERS EMIRATES
If you didn’t think Emirates could get more
exclusive, this year’s theme destination is
glamorous, cosmopolitan Dubai.
The tall red, gold and white marquee will
echo Dubai’s historic buildings on the outside,
while many of the furnishings will come from
Dubai markets. The standouts? A ‘‘Waha’’
well, a handmade chandelier and Australia’s
highest-definition LED screen.
The Emirates restaurant will feature Middle
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If you want to make
a splash at the spring
racing carnival,
this form guide by
Rachelle Unreich
will ensure you’re
birdcage ready.
A
ct like a VIP during the spring
racing carnival by knowing the
exclusive places to go, who will
be turning heads and the best
outfit to wear to get some press
yourself.
CELEBRITY SPOTTERS
A-list celebrities include Dita Von Teese, who
will be hanging out in the Myer marquee as
her Von Follies lingerie line hits their stores.
Other names on Myer’s door list include
reality-TV fashion insiders Whitney Port and
Tyson Beckford, as well as Jennifer Hawkins,
Kris Smith, Andy Lee and Hamish Blake.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been
rumoured to be appearing while in town to
promote her Foxtel modelling show, The Face.
Emirates has secured Geri Halliwell for their
Dubai-themed marquee, as well as Downton
Abbey’s Allen Leech (ladies, he’s dishy exchauffeur Tom Branson).
Singer Samantha Jade performs in
Mumm’s marquee on Derby Day, when fans
of hyper-romance TV can also cosy up to The
Bachelor, Tim Robards. At Lexus, Paul Hogan
will be a Cup Day guest, while Brody Jenner
will be at Lavazza for Oaks and Natalie
Bassingthwaighte in Bar Schweppes.
PUBLIC PUNTERS
Yellowglen House. Rule No. 1: If you want to
gain entry to this beautiful, flower-filled
marquee, look the part. Channel your inner
Jean Shrimpton (she was a show-stopping
model who caused a furore by wearing a
mini-dress to Cup Day in 1965), because
the stylish standouts will be tapped on the
shoulder by a special Yellowglen rep (clue:
they will be dressed in black and gold hues).
They have 600 keys to give out – one key gets
four people in to Yellowglen House.
Imagine Yellowglen wines, canapes,
entertainment and a marquee decked out
in bohemian chic by jewellery designer
Samantha Wills, the current darling of
celebrities such as Drew Barrymore and Katy
Perry. She has also collaborated with
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Perry. She has also collaborated with
Yellowglen on its wine, Peacock Lane.
JAMES BOAG’S PREMIUM DECK BAR
It’s a first for James Boag, which has a public
bar with live music and an elevated vantage
point of the Winning Post, plus it’s free. Last
year, its Birdcage marquee was one of the best
on site, so expect big things.
JULIUS MARLOW SHOE SHINE STATION
Attention, men. There are two places to get
your shoes shined this year, courtesy of Julius
Marlow: at Hill Square (from noon until 4pm
on carnival days) and outside the Myer
marquee in the Birdcage.
Shines are complimentary, and Julius
Marlow spokesman Shura Taft will be on hand
to offer advice on footwear trends.
SCHWEPPES FLEMINGTON FLING BAR
Located at the Hill Stand on level 1, this luxe
bar combines a smooth DJ, a balcony view
and a signature drink, the Schweppes Agrum
Collection Blood Orange cocktail.
MYER FASHIONS ON THE FIELD
On the front lawn, the two-storey enclosure
gathers the best-dressed racegoers for fashion
parades and prizes this year valued at more
than $400,000 and include Lexus cars for a
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year, $50,000 Myer shopping sprees and a trip
to Hong Kong. Judges will include Jennifer
Hawkins, Dita Von Teese and – yours truly.
BIRDCAGE BYSTANDERS EMIRATES
If you didn’t think Emirates could get more
exclusive, this year’s theme destination is
glamorous, cosmopolitan Dubai.
The tall red, gold and white marquee will
echo Dubai’s historic buildings on the outside,
while many of the furnishings will come from
Dubai markets. The standouts? A ‘‘Waha’’
well, a handmade chandelier and Australia’s
highest-definition LED screen.
The Emirates restaurant will feature Middle
Eastern dishes, fusing fine dining with souks.
On the terrace, guests can relax on lounge
chairs under swaying date palms.
Entertainment? The Dubai-based Ornina
Theatrical Dance group will perform Arab
dancing. Watch it while sipping on a Dubai
Dream cocktail. This year, the Emirates
marquee will also feature The One & Only
Spa, where invitees can enjoy hand and foot
treatments.
MYER
The theme: Modern Australian Homestead,
but don’t imagine a cottage by the sea: the
vision is of a glamorous penthouse, where
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oak-lined walls are decorated with Australian
flora and fauna, and freshly picked wattle
stems appear on food platters.
Down a Bush Lime Mojito at the leatherand-brass bar, with the Big Group’s Bruce
Keebaugh ensuring an Australian-landscapeinspired menu. Gloved fingers can grab a
cheddar, bacon and thyme damper with salted
butter and crumbed barramundi burgers, for
starters. Barbecue prawns (3000 of them) and
pavlova? They’re both there, as well as iced
vovos and salted caramel wagon wheels
among the desserts.
Guests will take home jars of freshly baked
Anzac biscuits and yoyos.
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oak-lined walls are decorated with Australian
flora and fauna, and freshly picked wattle
stems appear on food platters.
Down a Bush Lime Mojito at the leatherand-brass bar, with the Big Group’s Bruce
Keebaugh ensuring an Australian-landscapeinspired menu. Gloved fingers can grab a
cheddar, bacon and thyme damper with salted
butter and crumbed barramundi burgers, for
starters. Barbecue prawns (3000 of them) and
pavlova? They’re both there, as well as iced
vovos and salted caramel wagon wheels
among the desserts.
Guests will take home jars of freshly baked
Anzac biscuits and yoyos.
Expect 5000 glasses of G. H. Mumm
champagne to be served (in Waterford
crystal), 4000 cocktails and 1500 Heinekens.
LA MAISON G. H. MUMM
It’s a standout from the start, with a redgowned model (this year’s dress designer is
Johanna Johnson) welcoming guests to the
signature red-and-white marquee.
At this year’s French-themed party,
dancers from the Moulin Rouge in Paris will
perform, guests will feast on a French menu
by Mark Best, and Mumm marquee
ambassador Pia Miller will host champagne
tastings. A French terrace garden and
windmill have both been inspired by the
G. H. Mumm gates in Reims. If that’s not
enough, one can learn the art of sabrage –
a 200-year-old French tradition invented by
Napoleon’s cavalry, whereby a bottle of
Mumm is opened with a sabre.
LEXUS DESIGN PAVILION
It’s always a treat to see the new Lexus car in
the middle of the marquee. This year, it’s the
IS model. One year, a tipsy racegoer fell
asleep in the back seat.
Creative juices flow from The Wave, an
artwork by Katsushika Hokusai, which gave
design firm Hecker Guthrie a launching pad
to merge Lexus’s Japanese heritage with a
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to merge Lexus’s Japanese heritage with a
modern take. At the entrance, guests will be
greeted by a print of The Wave and hundreds
of floating lanterns, and can munch on Neil
Perry dishes. Since the bottom level is mainly
perspex, passers-by can longingly peer inside.
The second level hosts a restaurant (by hip
Simon Denton eatery Hihou), and there’s a
bar on the top floor’s Jamie Durie-designed
Sky Deck.
LAVAZZA BAR
Framed by green hedges, Lavazza Bar will
marry the hues of black, white and gold – not
just in the decor, but even in the food.
Black-and-white photos by Roberto
Dutesco will line the walls. At the centre,
a black bar featuring uplit, built-in ice
receptacles will serve new coffee blend Grand
Riserva, and a gold-plated back bar with a DJ
booth above will give the marquee the party
atmosphere that draws in the younger set.
A trio of famous Italian chefs, including
Baby’s Chris Lucas, will offer Italian food.
A standout should be Sydneysider Giovanni
Pilu’s Sardinian handmade ravioli, filled with
potato and mint, in burnt butter and sage
sauce. And be sure to Instagram the Plumm
Glassware chandeliers fitted with 230 glasses.
BAR SCHWEPPES
It’s their first outing in the Birdcage, and Bar
Schweppes, which has collaborated with
Broadsheet, is creating a slice of Flinders Lane
at Flemington. It’s like all the best taco trucks
at once, with morsels courtesy of uberhot
restaurants Chin Chin, Saint Crispin, Saigon
Sally and Huxtaburger, among others.
Bartenders from the likes of The Everleigh
and The Beaufort will serve memorable
cocktails in a marquee that features tiling,
industrial fittings and hardwood from local
suppliers. Expect to see lots of the younger
guns, such as Fifi Box, Tom Hawkins, Josh
Gibson and Zoe Badwi, inside.
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FASHION FOLLOWERS
Myer Fashions on the Field judge Lauren
Phillips is keen to see what Dita Von Teese
wears. ‘‘She’s a walking piece of art.’’ She
lists other must-sees as Jennifer Hawkins
(‘‘She gets it perfectly right’’), Jodi Gordon
(‘‘She does traditional black-and-white
racewear well’’) and milliner Richard Nylon
(‘‘He dresses to the nines’’). This year, Nylon
has collaborated with Disney Couture to
create headpieces inspired by Mickey and
Minnie Mouse.
IT’S HARDLY CHILD’S PLAY
Previous Disney Couture collaborators have
included Stella McCartney, Louis Vuitton and
Prada. Nylon also proves women aren’t the
only ones to watch: menswear designer Jeff
Banks says that ‘‘suits in very light Prince of
Wales checks will be popular, a little nod to
the recent visit of Prince Harry; waistcoats are
a definite must this year too’’.
RACEGOERS’ FAVOURITES
This year, Dolce & Gabbana have opened a
Melbourne boutique, their first in Australia,
and their floral-patterned dresses and lace
frocks in black, white and bright hues
combine enough tradition with va-va-voom
for the women who can afford the pricetags.
At matchesfashion.com, Natalie Kingham
says two pieces have been especially popular:
the Balenciaga sculptural backless dress and
the Alexander McQueen lace intarsia dress,
with pink the colour du jour for racewear.
Meanwhile, Channel Seven is dressing
many of its talent in Hugo Boss.
Toni Maticevski, whose clothes perennially
grace the Birdcage, says women are drawn to
his ‘‘bold, classic shapes’’ and the desire to
be ‘‘streamlined but still sexy’’.
He doesn’t mind if more than one person
shows up in the same outfit. ‘‘There is a bit
of overlap, but everyone wears clothes
differently. I like it – my army of beauties!’’
Designer Kara Baker, known for her
elegant silk and cotton dresses, says: ‘‘I
suspect I know what women will be wearing
for spring racing, and it makes me shudder:
spray-on stretch dresses, very short, with a
fascinator. Please don’t. The races are held
during daylight hours, so no matter how good
your figure is, this look – sexy nightclub
dressing – is inappropriate. If you must, stuff
that tiny body-con dress in your clutch bag
and change into it after dark.’’
HEAD-TO-TOE DRESSING MATTERS TOO
Celia Cecchi, of I Scream Nails, says
manicures and nail art that match outfits,
including the occasional horseshoe image
atop a pinkie, are in high demand. ‘‘Ladies
aren’t afraid to go wild on their fingertips.’’
Or, it seems, on their feet. Gone are the
days when going to the races meant a surge
of demand for sturdy, practical shoes.
Habbot’s Annie Abbott has seen a rush on
her statement shoes – metallic red, blue and
gold wedges. ‘‘I describe them as Columbine
wrappers meets Easter eggs, and I think
there’s an eclectic, wacky look that’s coming
about from all the music festivals that
celebrities go to.’’
Another interesting accessory is the Brown
Brothers winery’s moscato bag – an elegant
black-and-white designer bag that happens
to store wine, while doubling as a Derbythemed handbag.
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AND HATS?
Marie Claire’s fashion editor, Aileen Marr,
suggests we look out for animal ears. ‘‘Think
kitten, floppy bunny or even Mickey ears in
beautiful lace with a sprinkle of diamantes or
stud work on the crown.’’ Plenty of Philip
Treacy hats will be seen at Flemington –
they’re now exclusive to destination
accessories store Christine – and the satellite
dish is still a favourite, with women from all
over Australia snapping them up.
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FASHION FOLLOWERS
Myer Fashions on the Field judge Lauren
Phillips is keen to see what Dita Von Teese
wears. ‘‘She’s a walking piece of art.’’ She
lists other must-sees as Jennifer Hawkins
(‘‘She gets it perfectly right’’), Jodi Gordon
(‘‘She does traditional black-and-white
racewear well’’) and milliner Richard Nylon
(‘‘He dresses to the nines’’). This year, Nylon
has collaborated with Disney Couture to
create headpieces inspired by Mickey and
Minnie Mouse.
IT’S HARDLY CHILD’S PLAY
Previous Disney Couture collaborators have
included Stella McCartney, Louis Vuitton and
Prada. Nylon also proves women aren’t the
only ones to watch: menswear designer Jeff
Banks says that ‘‘suits in very light Prince of
Wales checks will be popular, a little nod to
the recent visit of Prince Harry; waistcoats are
a definite must this year too’’.
RACEGOERS’ FAVOURITES
This year, Dolce & Gabbana have opened a
Melbourne boutique, their first in Australia,
and their floral-patterned dresses and lace
frocks in black, white and bright hues
combine enough tradition with va-va-voom
for the women who can afford the pricetags.
At matchesfashion.com, Natalie Kingham
says two pieces have been especially popular:
the Balenciaga sculptural backless dress and
the Alexander McQueen lace intarsia dress,
with pink the colour du jour for racewear.
Meanwhile, Channel Seven is dressing
many of its talent in Hugo Boss.
Toni Maticevski, whose clothes perennially
grace the Birdcage, says women are drawn to
his ‘‘bold, classic shapes’’ and the desire to
be ‘‘streamlined but still sexy’’.
He doesn’t mind if more than one person
shows up in the same outfit. ‘‘There is a bit
of overlap, but everyone wears clothes
differently. I like it – my army of beauties!’’
Designer Kara Baker, known for her
elegant silk and cotton dresses, says: ‘‘I
suspect I know what women will be wearing
for spring racing, and it makes me shudder:
spray-on stretch dresses, very short, with a
fascinator. Please don’t. The races are held
during daylight hours, so no matter how good
your figure is, this look – sexy nightclub
dressing – is inappropriate. If you must, stuff
that tiny body-con dress in your clutch bag
and change into it after dark.’’
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and change into it after dark.’’
HEAD-TO-TOE DRESSING MATTERS TOO
Celia Cecchi, of I Scream Nails, says
manicures and nail art that match outfits,
including the occasional horseshoe image
atop a pinkie, are in high demand. ‘‘Ladies
aren’t afraid to go wild on their fingertips.’’
Or, it seems, on their feet. Gone are the
days when going to the races meant a surge
of demand for sturdy, practical shoes.
Habbot’s Annie Abbott has seen a rush on
her statement shoes – metallic red, blue and
gold wedges. ‘‘I describe them as Columbine
wrappers meets Easter eggs, and I think
there’s an eclectic, wacky look that’s coming
about from all the music festivals that
celebrities go to.’’
Another interesting accessory is the Brown
Brothers winery’s moscato bag – an elegant
black-and-white designer bag that happens
to store wine, while doubling as a Derbythemed handbag.
AND HATS?
Marie Claire’s fashion editor, Aileen Marr,
suggests we look out for animal ears. ‘‘Think
kitten, floppy bunny or even Mickey ears in
beautiful lace with a sprinkle of diamantes or
stud work on the crown.’’ Plenty of Philip
Treacy hats will be seen at Flemington –
they’re now exclusive to destination
accessories store Christine – and the satellite
dish is still a favourite, with women from all
over Australia snapping them up.
Hold-all: The
Brown Brothers
Moscato Purse
holds a cask
of moscato.
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27 Oct 2013
Photos left and above: Simon Schluter. Stylist: Bianca Christoff. Hair and make-up: Yvonne
Borland. Model: Elodie Russell of Chadwick Models. Location: Dandenong Stockfeeds. Black
and white stripe outfit: Skirt, Maticevski ($1500); tank, Maticevski ($400); scarf, Scanlan
Theodore ($180); corset belt, F. Ilya for Scanlan Theodore ($650); black slice hat, Philip
Treacy from Christine ($2100); heels, Dolce and Gabbana from Loula ($1595); cuff, Nick
King from Christine ($79); ring, Lanvin from Christine ($950). White dress outfit: Dress,
Scanlan Theodore ($1000); necklace, Tom Binns from Christine ($2550); hat, Philip Treacy
from Christine ($2300); heels, Lesilla from Loula ($1899).
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Photos left and above: Simon Schluter. Stylist: Bianca Christoff. Hair and make-up: Yvonne
Borland. Model: Elodie Russell of Chadwick Models. Location: Dandenong Stockfeeds. Black
and white stripe outfit: Skirt, Maticevski ($1500); tank, Maticevski ($400); scarf, Scanlan
Theodore ($180); corset belt, F. Ilya for Scanlan Theodore ($650); black slice hat, Philip
Treacy from Christine ($2100); heels, Dolce and Gabbana from Loula ($1595); cuff, Nick
King from Christine ($79); ring, Lanvin from Christine ($950). White dress outfit: Dress,
Scanlan Theodore ($1000); necklace, Tom Binns from Christine ($2550); hat, Philip Treacy
from Christine ($2300); heels, Lesilla from Loula ($1899).
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