A-list stars and glamorous socialites donned their best monochromatic looks on Saturday as they flocked to Flemington Racecourse to attend Derby Day.From television and radio personalities to wealthy WAGs and influencers, Melbourne Cup Carnival kicked off in black and white style this weekend. Carrie Bickmore appeared to celebrate by popping a bottle of champagne after recently announcing her national Hit Network drive show with Tommy Little would finish at the end of the year.The radio star, 45, opted for a silk bridal look by Van Der Kooij, with a fitted bodice and a voluminous skirt. She added a large, matching bow to her blond tresses, which she slicked back into an up-do to show off her chunky gold earrings. Carrie finished off the look with a pair of lace Christian Louboutin heels. Carrie Bickmore, 45, appeared to celebrate by popping a bottle of champagne after recently announcing her national Hit Network drive show with Tommy Little would finish at the end of the year The radio star opted for a silk bridal look by Van Der Kooij, with a fitted bodice and a voluminous skirt She added a large, matching bow to her blond tresses, which she slicked back into an up-do to show off her chunky gold earringsTammy Hembrow put on a busty display in a strapless lace gown with a sheer bodice.The fitness influencer, 32, paired the look with a wide-brimmed hat as she slicked her blonde tresses back beneath it in an updo. Sporting a smoky-eye makeup look and nude lip, she finished her ensemble with a designer clutch and simple hoop earrings. Queen of WAGs Bec Judd, 43, stepped out in a stunning black gown by J’Aton Couture, pairing them with a set of see-through heels by Lana Wilkinson. She added a wide-brimmed hat to her outfit and carried a clutch with ‘Melbourne’ emblazoned across the front of it. Nadia Bartel stunned in a ruffled tulle look by J’Aton Couture, slipping into a corseted top with a sweetheart neckline and a structured hem which flared at her hips.Accessorising with sheer gloves and a wide-brimmed hat, the former WAG, 41, arrived with her beloved partner Peter Dugmore.Pip Edwards opted for a jockey-themed look with a bizarre headpiece reminiscent of a riding helmet. Tammy Hembrow, 32, put on a busty display in a strapless lace gown with a sheer bodice She paired the look with a wide-brimmed hat as she carried a designer clutch in hand Queen of WAGs Bec Judd, 43, stepped out in a stunning black gown by J’Aton Couture, pairing them with a set of see-through heels by Lana Wilkinson She added a wide-brimmed hat to her outfit and carried a clutch with ‘Melbourne’ emblazoned across the front of it Nadia Bartel, 41, stunned in a ruffled tulle look by J’Aton Couture, slipping into a corseted top with a sweetheart neckline and a structured hem which flared at her hips Accessorising with sheer gloves and a wide-brimmed hat, the former WAG arrived with her beloved partner Peter Dugmore Pip Edwards, 46, opted for a jockey-themed look with a bizarre headpiece reminiscent of a riding helmet Her white ruffled gown, by Mariam Seddiq, featured a soaring thigh split which showed off her over-the-knee boots The P.E Nation founder stepped out in thigh-high Jimmy Choo lace-up heelsHer white ruffled gown, by Mariam Seddiq, featured a soaring thigh split which showed off lace, thigh-high Jimmy Choo lace-up boots.She then finished her look with a gold watch and bangle. Newlyweds Andy Lee, 45, and Rebecca Harding, 36, looked every inch the loved-up couple in matching black monochromatic looks.Elsewhere, Australia’s hottest AFL WAG Chelsea Becirevic, 24, stunned with a very low-cut white dress as she arrived with her beau Ivan Soldo. Brooke Warne put on a leggy display as she opted for a mini black dress with white tulle around her hips and a matching cape.The 29-year-old daughter of the late cricketer Shane Warne stepped out in a Bianca & Bridgett frock with a pair of matching black pumps and headband. Rozalia Russian, 38, opted for polka dot-inspired suit by Steven Khalil as she arrived alongside her Melbourne businessman husband Nick Russian, 46.Samantha Armytage, 50, stepped out in a timeless frock with pearl detailing on her pockets and black faux leather gloves, while fellow Nine star and new Today co-hot Tom Steinfort, 42, looked dapper in a classic black suit. Newlyweds Andy Lee, 45, and Rebecca Harding, 36, looked every inch the loved-up couple in matching black monochromatic looks Australia’s hottest AFL WAG Chelsea Becirevic, 24, stunned with a very low-cut white dress She was pictured with her footy player beau Ivan Soldo Brooke Warne, 29, put on a leggy display as she opted for a mini black dress with white tulle around her hips and a matching cape, alongside her fiancé Alex Heath Rozalia Russian, 38, opted for polka dot-inspired suit by Steven Khalil She arrived alongside her Melbourne businessman husband Nick Russian, 46 Nine star Samantha Armytage, 50, stepped out in a timeless frock with pearl detailing on her pockets and black faux leather gloves Fellow Nine star and new Today co-hot Tom Steinfort, 42, looked dapper in a classic black suitAnnalise Dalins arrived in an all-white look by Alin Le’Kal, fitting in with the traditional theme of Derby Day. The AFL WAG, 25, opted for a corseted bodice over a minidress designed to look like a long suit jacket.Posing with her Collingwood star fiancé Josh Daicos, Annalise accessorised her look with a wide-brimmed white hat by milliner Jill Humphries.She added a leather clutch by A-Esque to match her strappy heels by Lana Wilkinson.Australian socialite and Bali princess Lindy Klim, 47, opted for a custom look by Atoir as she arrived with her partner Paul Mullert. Lana Wilkinson stepped out in all black, flashing her midriff with a top and skirt combo by Toni Maticevski.The shoe designer, 44, arrived on the arm of her husband of 16 years, Liam Wilkinson. Anna Robards, 39, showed off her styling skills in an ensemble she put together herself, wearing a white look by Acler which she paired with Lana Wilkinson shoes and an Oroton handbag. Annalise Dalins, 25, lead the celebrity arrivals in an all-white look by Alin Le’Kal, fitting in with the traditional theme of Derby Day The AFL WAG opted for a corseted bodice over a mini-dress designed to look like a long suit jacket Posing with her Collingwood star fiancé Josh Daicos, 27, Annalise accessorised her look with a wide-brimmed white hat by milliner Jill Humphries Australian socialite and Bali princess Lindy Klim, 47, opted for a custom look by Atoir as she arrived with her partner Paul Mullert At one point, Lindy was spotted posing with her lookalike model daughter Stella Klim Lana Wilkinson, 44, stepped out in all black, flashing her mid-riff with a top and skirt combo by Toni Maticevski The shoe designer arrived on the arm of her husband of 16 years, Liam Wilkinson Anna Robards, 39, showed off her styling skills in an ensemble she put together herself, wearing a white look by Acler which she paired with Lana Wilkinson shoes and an Oroton handbag Lauren Phillips opted for a simple but timeless little black dressAustralian designer Rebecca Vallance was spotted in white with black gloves as she posed with Danish model and former Victoria’s Secret Angel Helena Christensen.Rebecca, who counts Helena, 57, among her close friends, dressed the model for the races this year, telling Daily Mail her friend ‘has an incredibly sense of style’. ‘She’s effortlessly elegant, but always brings something unexpected to the way she dresses,’ she says. ‘She’s also a close friend, so creating something custom for her has been particularly special. ‘We wanted a look that felt distinctly Helena, while celebrating the elegance and tradition of Derby Day.’ Jessie Murphy and her former Carlton star husband Marc Murphy were also in attendance.The blonde beauty, 36, slipped into a white satin suit jacket over a matching slip skirt, finishing her look off with a wide-brimmed hat. Former tennis WAG Hannah Dal Sasso, 25, opted for a faux leather look as she arrived with her new boyfriend Rupert McLean. Australian designer Rebecca Vallance was spotted in white with black gloves as she posed with Danish model and former Victoria’s Secret Angel Helena Christensen, 57 Former Neighbours star Olympia Valance, 33, stepped out in a white gown beneath a cream bodice, holding a small designer handbag Effie Kats co-founder and creative director Effie Katsaounis, 35, stepped out in a stunning black structured gown by Alin Le’Kal Jessie Murphy, 36, and her former Carlton star husband Marc Murphy, 39, were also in attendance The blonde beauty slipped into a white satin suit jacket over a matching slip skirt, finishing her look off with a wide-brimmed hatOne model, Bella Henry, 23, opted for a rocker-themed look, stepping out in a black mohawk cap to match her lace dress. The blonde beauty spoke with the Daily Mail about her chic outfit, revealing that it wasn’t Halloween-inspired.’I don’t think it played a part. My stylist Alicia just pulled some amazing pieces together with the designers and I think they are going for fun fashion,’ she said. Bella went on to say the mohawk was ‘the perfect piece’ for the windy and rainy weather. ‘Because it’s so heavy, it feels very weighted and secure so I’m not going to fly away,’ she said.Derby Day is the traditional curtain raiser to one of the world’s most famous weeks of racing, with more than 90,000 people expected trackside. The ritzy Birdcage will be packed to the brim with Australian celebrities and the high-society set all looking to enjoy the races – and free canapes. While Derby Day may be the strictest of all dress codes with its black and white scheme, it’s far from the only event during the spring racing carnival with a theme.Melbourne Cup is all about bright colours and patterns while Oaks Day, also known as Ladies’ Day, encourages women to wear ‘all things feminine’.The final day of the week, Stakes Day, is far more relaxed, and while some rules are in place, it’s nothing compared with the kick-off event of the season. Media and racing personality Kate Waterhouse, 42, arrived wearing J’Aton Couture which she paired with a matching clutch and heels from Jimmy Choo Melbourne socialite Sarah Lucas and her husband Chris Lucas wore matching black outfits for the big day Mikayla Crisp, 31, stepped out in a conservative cream look with her AFL star husband Jack Crisp, 33 Former tennis WAG Hannah Dal Sasso, 25, opted for a faux leather look as she arrived with her new boyfriend Rupert McLean One model opted for a rocker-themed look, stepping out in a black mohawk cap to match her lace dress. Pictured: Bella Henry and Hannah McKnight Bella Henry, 23, struck a metal pose as she showed off her odd headwear Joel and Britt Selwood were also in attendance, with the WAG flashing her designer handbag Seven News Melbourne star Rebecca Maddern, 49, slipped into a warm white dress with a frayed hem, adding several black accessories to the look Milliner Chantelle Ford slipped into a white corset over black slacks Eddie McGuire, 62, was all smiles in a three-piece suit, just a week after Nine dropped him from Footy Classified Footy WAG Emily Ryan King stepped out in a black gown which featured a trailing hem that transitioned into a cape