Spring Racing

October 31, 2016

Derby Day not only is the start of the Flemington Spring Racing Carnival, but is widely regarded as the most fashionable day. Maybe, but with the monochrome dress code, it's definitely the most...

LOOK BEHIND THE BIRDCAGE AT THE 2016 MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL

October 28, 2016

Event, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Spring Racing

The Melbourne Cup Carnival begins in earnest this Saturday with Derby Day, a day that marks a week long carnival of racing, fashion, food and fun! The Birdcage at Flemington is home to a number of marquees...

SPARKLE THIS RACING SEASON AT THE YELLOWGLEN TERRACE

September 21, 2016

Event, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, People & Parties, Spring Racing

Spring racing comes alive this season during the 2016 Spring Racing Carnival. Racegoers will be invited to ‘Sparkle in Spring’ at this year’s Yellowglen Terrace, with its latest makeover for the...

SPRING RACING CARNIVAL 2015: MARQUEE WRAP UP

November 13, 2015

Fashion, Features, News, People & Parties, Spring Racing

The 2015 Spring Racing Carnival has officially drawn to a close, and while the track side style stakes were undoubtedly high, the real stories come from deep within the Flemington Birdcage. Each marquee was...

MELBOURNE CUP 2015 TREND REPORT

November 9, 2015

Colour is always encouraged for the race that stops the nation, and the ladies in the Birdcage for Emirates Melbourne Cup showed that they were not afraid of embracing bold hues and sculptural...

DERBY DAY 2015 TREND REPORT

November 1, 2015

Black and white reigned supreme on AAMI Victoria Derby Day, with fashionable racegoers embracing the traditional Derby dress code. Rain, hail or shine, well-heeled revellers were set to perch trackside...

SPRING RACING EDIT: HOW TO DRESS FOR A SPRING RACING PARTY

October 23, 2015

In the lead up to Spring Racing season, there are lots of parties which call for a Spring Racing inspired outfit. We’ve teamed up with Big W and Peter Morrissey to help you pick the ultimate outfit which...

SPRING RACING EDIT: HOW TO DRESS FOR STAKES DAY

October 22, 2015

Rather than spending money on an outfit you will never wear again after Spring Racing, why not pick a matching two-piece set to give you more options to work them into your wardrobe post carnival! We’ve...

SPRING RACING EDIT: HOW TO DRESS FOR OAKS DAY

October 21, 2015

Spring Racing season is an expensive time of the year. Not only do you need to get your outfit sorted, but you also need pay for a headpiece, accessories and beauty costs involved. Rather than spend thousands...

SPRING RACING EDIT: HOW TO DRESS FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP

October 20, 2015

Trying to work out how to make an impact trackside during the Spring Racing Carnival but don’t want to spend a fortune? We’ve collaborated with Big W and Peter Morrissey to ensure you will be a winner in...

SPRING RACING EDIT: HOW TO DRESS FOR DERBY DAY

October 19, 2015

Spring Racing time is upon us again, and planning a killer trackside outfit is a must, but what if you don't want to spend your winnings before you collect? We've edited our favourite picks from the brilliant...

HELLO ENGLAND! EMIRATES LAUNCHES ENGLISH-THEMED MARQUEE FOR THE 2015 EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL

September 25, 2015

Event, Lifestyle, Spring Racing

It's Spring which can only mean one thing, it's Spring Racing season! Principal Partner of the 2015 Emirates Melbourne Cup Carnival, Emirates launched their much anticipated marquee on Wednesday night...

YELLOWGLEN TERRACE BRINGS THE HAMPTONS TO SPRING RACING

Amanda Wong

September 15, 2015

Event, Lifestyle, Spring Racing

Yellowglen Terrace is back for the 2015 Spring Racing Carnival, launching last Saturday at Flemington’s Sofitel Girls’ Day Out. The Terrace has been given a ‘Hamptons-style’ makeover, bringing the...

WIN WITH COUTURING AND HIGHPOINT’S STYLE SET

November 17, 2014

Overwhelmed by choice this season? Let Highpoint's Style Set gurus show you the way! Sarah Singer, Nadia Bartel and Meagan Harding all know what it means to have style, and want to share the secrets with...

SEEN AT EMIRATES STAKES DAY

November 10, 2014

Fashion, Features, People & Parties, Spring Racing

All eyes were on Wolf of Wall Street star Margot Robbie as she returned home for Emirates Stakes Day. Media and VIPs started their day with a Multivitamin Shot in the Swisse Marquee- a welcome (and much...

BEST DRESSED AT EMIRATES STAKES DAY

November 9, 2014

Fashion, Features, Spring Racing, Street Style and Style Icons

2014's spring racing carnival comes to a close, with Emirates Stakes Day finishing a week of fun, fashion and finally, some warmer weather. Taking cues from the climate, the colours were bold, bright, and...

GUCCI DOES CUP DAY IN STYLE

November 9, 2014

Fashion, People & Parties, Spring Racing

Gucci treated their guests to a luxurious trackside experience on Melbourne Cup day. We take a look at some of the best...

OAKS DAY LUXURY AT THE GUCCI PRIVATE SUITE

November 8, 2014

Features, Spring Racing

Gucci turned up the luxury for their Oaks Day celebrations. We round up the best snaps from the...

NADIA BARTEL ON FASHION, RACING AND DRESSING JIMMY

November 7, 2014

Fashion, Features, Interviews, News, Spring Racing

She's become one of Australia's top fashion bloggers, and with one look at Nadia Bartel's blog or social media it's easy to see why. Whether she's styling high street threads or designer clothes, Nadia is...

BEST DRESSED AT CROWN OAKS DAY

November 7, 2014

Fashion, Features, People & Parties, Spring Racing, Street Style and Style Icons

Femininity was the word of the day as women ruled the trackside style stakes at Crown Oaks Day- traditionally, Ladies Day. A more relaxed atmosphere descended upon the Flemington Birdcage somewhere between...

SEEN AT CROWN OAKS DAY 2014

November 7, 2014

Often called the most fashionable day on the Spring Racing calendar, Crowns Oaks Day, AKA ladies day, saw the Birdcage embrace a more relaxed atmosphere...and guests embracing a more feminine...

BEST DRESSED AT THE 2014 MELBOURNE CUP

November 5, 2014

Fashion, Features, People & Parties, Spring Racing, Street Style and Style Icons

In keeping with Melbourne Cup tradition, colour reigned supreme trackside yesterday. Well heeled Birdcage patrons opted for classic racewear silhouettes in modern textures and fresh colour palettes....

SEEN AT MELBOURNE CUP 2014

November 5, 2014

The Birdcage was the place to see and be seen at this year’s Melbourne Cup. We bring you a round of up all the action at the top marquees. EMIRATES The highlights of the Emirates marquee, apart...

GUCCI HITS HIGH NOTES AT DERBY DAY

November 5, 2014

Fashion, People & Parties, Spring Racing

Luxury fashion house Gucci celebrated its equestrian heritage with fun and frivolity at the Gucci Private Suite on Derby Day. Gucci hosted VIP clients, media and special guests at the exclusive Gucci Private...

INTERVIEW WITH GIGI HADID

November 4, 2014

Fashion, Features, Interviews, News, Spring Racing

With her flawless skin and to-die for body, Gigi Hadid is our girl crush, fitspo and style icon all rolled into one. Channelling her inner showgirl with her custom pink Alex Perry dress and sparkly star...

SEEN AT DERBY DAY 2014

November 2, 2014

The Birdcage was the place to see and be seen at this year's Derby Day. We bring you a round of up all the action at the top marquees. CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE STREET STYLE SHOTS FROM DERBY...

DERBY DAY 2014 STREET STYLE

November 2, 2014

Fashion, Features, Spring Racing, Street Style and Style Icons

Despite the fickle Melbourne weather, the fashion and race loving crowd were our in force on the first official day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. With most sticking to the traditional dress code of black...

SAY GUTEN TAG TO THE EMIRATES MARQUEE

October 31, 2014

Aontinuing their tradition to celebrate fabulous destinations found on their flight route, Emirates have transformed their Spring Racing marquee into a celebration of all things Germany - complete with slap...

CAN I BORROW THAT? THE TIP THAT WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU DRESS

October 31, 2014

Fashion, News, Spring Racing

We've all been there. Months of planning, searching for the perfect outfit, scouring every department store, boutique and bargain bin, then FINALLY- the perfect dress. We find the shoes, the the clutch, the...

GET SPRING RACING READY AT MELBOURNE CENTRAL

October 30, 2014

Fashion, Spring Racing, Store Guide

Cards on the table, I am the most unorganised person when it comes to planning outfits for events, and Spring Racing is no exception. Very rarely do I have Luckily, if you're as unorganised as me,...

GET RACE DAY READY WITH OSCAR HUNT

October 29, 2014

Campaigns, Fashion, Men, Menswear, Spring Racing

With the Spring Racing Carnival just days away, many men will be seeking style inspiration to ensure they have a winning look. Enter, Oscar Hunt Tailors; as Melbourne as the Carnival itself, the boys...

SOLANGE SET TO SPIN THE DECKS AT THE RACES

October 26, 2014

Solange Knowles is set to spin the decks as a special guest of Lavazza on Derby Day. Sister of megastar Beyonce, Solange is a music star and style icon in her own right. Known for her love of clashing prints...

WIN TICKETS TO OAKS DAY WITH EMIRATES

October 25, 2014

We've teamed up with Emirates to give you the chance to win one of TEN double passes to this year's prestigious Crown Oaks Day on the 6th of November. One of the most exciting race days of the season, Crown...

THE MUST-HAVE HEADPIECES THIS SPRING RACING CARNIVAL

October 25, 2014

When it comes to choosing the perfect spring racing headpiece, the process can be daunting. This season, if you are looking to stand out trackside and want to try something a little different, then a piece...

CHRIS HEMSWORTH RETURNS HOME FOR SPRING RACING

October 24, 2014

One of Australia's top acting exports, Chris Hemsworth, will be returning to Australia as a guest of Johnnie Walker for this year's Melbourne Cup Carnival. Hemsworth will be bringing his rippling physique to...

SEEN AT CROWN GOLDEN ALE CAULFIELD CUP

October 22, 2014

Fashion, Features, People & Parties, Spring Racing

At the 2014 Crown Golden Ale Caulfield Cup last Saturday, Crown Golden Ale played host to 350 special guests in a custom built indoor/outdoor facility at the Caulfield racecourse. The exclusive facility...

INTERVIEW WITH YELLOWGLEN TERRACE AMBASSADOR

October 22, 2014

Fashion, Interviews, News, Spring Racing

This year's Yellowglen Terrance Ambassador Emma Clapham is gearing up for the Melbourne Cup Carnival, and we catch up with her to get the lowdown on her spring racing style tips, fashion faux pas to avoid and...

MARGHERITA MISSONI TO ATTEND DERBY DAY WITH LAVAZZA

October 22, 2014

International style icon Margherita Maccapani Missoni will be returning to Australia as a guest of Lavazza for Derby Day. Recently here with the Missoni family to launch the successful Missoni for Target...

CAULFIELD CUP BEST DRESSED

October 20, 2014

Fashion, Features, People & Parties, Spring Racing, Street Style and Style Icons

Longer hemlines, feminine silhouettes and modern textures were the order of the day at this weekend's Caulfield Cup, with the country's best dressed fillies putting a contemporary spin on traditional race...

GUARANTEE A WINNER THIS SPRING RACING CARNIVAL WITH SPORTSBET

October 19, 2014

While Spring Racing has become synonymous with fashion, the beautiful spring weather means it’s become the perfect time to road test new beauty looks! However, finding the time trying to pick up the perfect...

BLUE SAPPHIRE LADIES LUNCHEON STREET STYLE

October 16, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Features, News, People & Parties, Spring Racing, Street Style and Style Icons

Although a bit gloomy to start, Melbourne turned on the beautiful weather for the Caulfield Cup Carnival's Blue Sapphire Day. To celebrate the occasion, Caulfield Racecourse played host to over 400 guests at...

FASHION TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT BLUE SAPPHIRE DAY

October 16, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Features, Spring Racing

Racing and fashion took centre stage at this year's Catanach's Jewellers Blue Sapphire Day at Caulfield Racecourse. While Eloping took out the honours on the track, nudging out a determined Sultry Feeling at...

CAULFIELD GUINEAS BEST DRESSED

October 15, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Features, Spring Racing

Colour reigned supreme on track at Caulfield Guineas Day this weekend as Team Couturing wined and dined in the exclusive Champagne Pommery Pegasus Marquee. As we lounged on plush pink couches and...

MARGOT RETURNS FOR THE SPRING RACING CARNIVAL

October 12, 2014

Former Neighbours' star and Wolf of Wall Street bombshell Margot Robbie is heading back to Australia as a guest of Swisse for Melbourne's Spring Racing Carnival. Robbie will be attending Emirate's Stakes Day...

GIGI’S COMING TO TOWN

October 12, 2014

International It-Girl Gigi Hadid is making her way to Australia as a guest of Emirates for the race that stops a nation. The top model and tabloid favourite is no stranger to this country after dating...

MIMCO’S DEBUTANTES ARE SPRING RACING READY

October 10, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Features, People & Parties, Spring Racing, Store Guide

For fashion fiends, there's one name for haute Spring Racing pieces, and that's Mimco. Launching their lust-worthy range for the season - delightfully titled 'The Debutantes' - at their Chapel Street location,...

WIN THE ULTIMATE SPRING RACING EXPERIENCE WITH CHADSTONE AND COUTURING

October 7, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Features, News, Spring Racing

We have teamed up with Chadstone The Fashion Capital, official fashion partner for the Crown Golden Ale Caulfield Cup Carnival, to give you the chance to win the ultimate spring racing experience. Along...

THE MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL KICKS OFF AT THE YELLOWGLEN TERRACE

October 6, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Features, People & Parties, Spring Racing

Flemington came alive on Saturday at The Turnbull Stakes Day presented by Yellowglen. Melbourne turned on the beautiful Spring weather and the who's who of the city's social scene stepped out in their...

KOOKAI SPRING RACING PREVIEW

October 3, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, People & Parties, Spring Racing

Kookai founders Rob Cromb and Danielle Vagner celebrated the launch of their new SS14/15 collection Tropeziens and their Spring Racing edit with a beautiful breakfast in Melbourne's picturesque Stables of...

EMBRACE YOUR INNER HEADONIST

October 1, 2014

Fashion, Spring Racing, Store Guide

Needing to be a little more hedonistic in your life? Let us introduce you to the premier headwear store - The Eternal Headonist. Just in time for Spring Racing, Couturing was invited to celebrate the new...

ENJOY THE ULTIMATE RACE DAY EXPERIENCE WITH YELLOWGLEN

September 26, 2014

It's that time of year again! Spring Racing fever has taken over Melbourne and to celebrate, Yellowglen, Australia's premium sparkling, will offering racegoers a VIP experience in the decadently decked...

FOCUS ON FOOD AT THE CROWN GOLDEN ALE CAULFIELD CUP CARNIVAL

September 24, 2014

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Spring Racing

Beauties will line up for the fashion on the fields but foodies like myself will be lining up for some of the finest food in Melbourne during the Crown Golden Ale Caulfield Cup Carnival. I can attest that...

THE CAUFIELD JOURNEY

September 22, 2014

To celebrate this year's Caulfield Cup Carnival, Caulfield Style Ambassador Nicole Warne has starred in a short film celebrating the Caulfield Journey. Created by De Republica, the film wanted to capture...

DISNEY X RICHARD NYLON FOR STAKES DAY

November 8, 2013

Fashion, News, Spring Racing

Spring racing season is all about headwear, and an incredibly unique collaboration between Disney and leading Australian milliner, Richard Nylon, is celebrating this by creating two one-of-a-kind couture...

SPRING RACING: MELBOURNE CUP DAY

November 7, 2013

Fashion, Lifestyle, People & Parties, Spring Racing

Melbourne turned it up a notch with gloriously perfect weather for Melbourne Cup day, perfect for bright coloured dresses and headwear to grace the track. In the Birdcage, international guests sizzled in...

SPRING RACING 2013: DERBY DAY

November 4, 2013

Melbourne certainly turned on the weather for this year's Derby Day, with the sunshine proving to be the perfect backdrop for a unforgettable day of racing and fashion. British Style Icon and Chanel...

BAR SCHWEPPES AT THE MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL

November 1, 2013

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Spring Racing

Schweppes is bringing a twist to the Birdcage during Melbourne Cup Carnival, with a unique marquee that will provide an experience reminiscent of the Melbourne's best bars and restaurants. The 2013...

MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL LAUNCH

October 31, 2013

We're just days away from the race that stops the nation, but the celebration began early in the Mounting Yard on Tuesday afternoon, as the Victorian Racing Club officially launched the 2013 Melbourne Cup...

HIGHPOINT’S COLOUR HUB EXPERTS GET YOU RACE READY

Thara Vidyaratne

October 28, 2013

Fashion, News, Spring Racing

From Thursday 17 October to Sunday 20 October Highpoint customers were able to book an exclusive free one-on-one styling session at the shopping centre's Spring Racing Colour Hub, where Melbourne’s...

LAVAZZA SPRINGING INTO STYLE DURING THE MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL

October 25, 2013

Event, Fashion, People & Parties, Spring Racing

This year, it's not just the quality Italian coffee that Lavazza will be serving up during the Cup Carnival. Lavazza is also serving up a range of hot stars across the Cup Carnival in the Lavazza...

THE SCHWEPPES FLEMINGTON FLING BAR AT THE MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL

October 7, 2013

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Spring Racing

The one place you need to visit during the 2013 Melbourne Cup Carnival (aside from the betting arena) is the Schweppes Flemington Fling Bar on Level 1 of the Hill Stand, which was launched on Saturday at...

CAULFIELD CUP PREVIEW

September 25, 2013

It's time to dust off your hats and facinators, the Spring Racing season is well and truly upon us! With many races days coming up on the calendar, it's difficult to work out which events you attend!...

CAULFIELD CUP CARNIVAL GALA LAUNCH

September 12, 2013

Spring is just around the corner, which means Melbournians can look forward to beginning of the Spring Racing Carnival, one of the most anticipated events in this city's social calendar. To celebrate the...

RACING SEASON: 7/11 PINK RIBBON CUP

Thom Whilton

April 19, 2013

Charity, Fashion, Insider, Spring Racing

The racing season isn't over yet and neither is the racing fashion! Tomorrow, Caulfield Racecourse will be transformed into a sea of pink with fashionable racegoers all turning it out for the 7-Eleven Pink...

FASHION ROUNDUP: TOP 10 HEADPIECES FROM THE SPRING RACING CARNIVAL

Sarah Kensington

November 23, 2012

Fashion, Red Carpet, Spring Racing, Trends

With the racing season coming to an end, Couturing gives a breakdown of our favourite headpieces we saw this Spring. 1. Jesinta Campbell Racing Victoria Ambassador, Jesinca Campbell, threw back to...

SPRING RACING WRAP UP

G W

November 16, 2012

Fashion, People & Parties, Spring Racing

The sun has set on Flemington’s 2012 Melbourne Cup Carnival and as the 350,000 punters who plunged into their hip pockets for a little social gambling and daytime drinking will attest to, it was quite the...

CROWN OAKS DAY: A DAY DRESSED FOR WOMEN

Anne Hasegawa

November 11, 2012

Fashion, Insider, News, People & Parties, Spring Racing

The Melbourne Cup Carnival hosted its annual Crown Oaks Day on Thursday amongst sunshine, champagne and roses. Known as Ladies Day, aka the 'ultimate style day', it is a celebration of ultimate fashion and...

SPRING RACING BEAUTY TIPS BY YELLOWGLEN SOCIAL ETIQUETTE EXPERT, ZOE FOSTER