Pip Edwards is, yet again, the most talked-about person at Melbourne Cup after grand entrance in controversial trend
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Pip Edwards is, yet again, the most talked-about person at Melbourne Cup.
The Australian fashion designer made a statement in a spectacular J’Aton Couture blue sculptural top, capris and a matching hat by Embellish Atelier.
Pip Edwards poses for a photo during 2026 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 03, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Sam Tabone/Getty Images) Getty Images
The look featured a structured corset with a tiered tulle train. The shoes and pants have widely been considered two more controversial fashion trends of the season.
Stylist Tara Pokarier described the look as “modern and considered”.
“Pip Edwards is embracing head-to-toe monochromatic dressing in turquoise, with a look that feels both modern and considered,” Pokarier told nine.com.au.
Jamie Foxx attends the 2026 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Getty Images
“It creates the foundation for the colour story, while the wide brimmed hat by Embellish Atelier takes centre stage with its sculptural crown and intricate crystal embellishment.
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“It’s a great example of how monochrome doesn’t have to mean minimal, when you play with proportion, texture and embellishment. One colour can make a powerful statement.”
She matched the look with several accompanying accessories, including a teal scarf peaking out from beneath the hat, a silver sparkling handbag and huge silver earrings.
Edwards was pictured in the Don Julio marquee at the event, giving Hollywood star Jamie Foxx what appeared to be a hi-5.
The fashion mogul was also the most talked-about celebrity on Derby Day thanks to her extravagant outfit and headpiece that obscured half her face.
Pip Edwards teases Melbourne Cup look Instagram/PipEdwards
Edwards made a grand entrance at the event that marks the beginning of the Melbourne Cup Carnival in a delicately ruffled Mariam Seddiq dress with a train.
The 46-year-old joked of her train to The Sydney Morning Herald she was “just a street cleaner”.
“I was like, ’f--- it.”
It was all in the details for Edwards, who teamed her equestrian-style helmet with netting that draped over her ears and beneath the chin by Samantha Cook Millinery, with the most dramatic boots on the ground.
Hot to trot! Pip Edwards nails the brief in a Ford Millinery riding helmet and a voluminous ruffled Mariam Seddiq gown - paired with Jimmy Choo boots, of course! Getty Images
Jimmy Choo thigh-high lace-up, of course.
Sharing a collection of photos with her Instagram followers, she described the look “femme noir”.
