Pip Edwards has shared a glimpse at her Melbourne Cup look as she prepares to rub shoulders with the social set at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday.The Sydney socialite took to Instagram on the morning ahead of the carnival with a glimpse at her wild headgear – an oversized turquoise hat reminiscent of Boy George’s iconic style.The hat, designed by milliner Embellish Atelier, featured a row of large crystals around the base. Pip uploaded a series of pouty posts as she modelled the design, wearing a black top ahead of changing into her race day gown. Elsewhere, Kate Waterhouse arrived at Flemington in a plunging, maroon Steven Khalil gown and matching hatinator. The influencer completed her look with a pair of quirky white gloves and maroon stilettos. Pip Edwards has shared a glimpse at her Melbourne Cup look as she prepares to rub shoulders with Melbourne’s social set at Flemington The Sydney socialite took to Instagram on Tuesday morning ahead of the festival with a glimpse at her bizarre headgear – an oversized turquoise hat Pip’s hat was reminiscent of Boy George’s iconic style Married At First Sight star Jules Robinson also dressed to impress, showing off her bright pink-and-purple bodycon gown on Instagram ahead of arriving at Flemington. The reality TV veteran completed her look with a pink hatinator, sunglasses, gold earrings and a tangerine handbag. Former Masterchef Australia judge Melissa Leong meanwhile showcased her eye-popping sideboob in a peach neoprene gown by Maticevski. She gave her look an extra oomph with a pop of red lipstick, while swapping a traditional fascinator for a white bow hairpiece. Australia’s most historic sporting contest, the $10.2 million Lexus Melbourne Cup will be run for the 166th time today as the nation pauses to celebrate the country’s leading cultural, sporting and social event at Flemington Racecourse.Run every year since 1861, it is known as the race that stops a nation, captivating and enthralling Australians unlike any other event – both on and off the track.Leading into the arrival of the Lexus Melbourne Cup trophy, the crowd’s excitement will be amplified with a special performance by global music icon Robbie Williams.This will be the biggest pre?Cup performance ever staged at Flemington, with Robbie delivering a host of his biggest hits alongside a full cast of backup dancers to supercharge the atmosphere. Pip uploaded a series of pouty posts as she modelled the design, wearing a black top ahead of changing into her raceday gown Pip also shared a glimpse at her turquoise J’Aton Couture gown and matching Valentino heels Elsewhere, Kate Waterhouse arrived at Flemington in a plunging, maroon Steven Khalil gown and matching hatinator The influencer completed her look with a pair of quirky white gloves and maroon stilettos Married At First Sight star Jules Robinson also dressed to impress, showing off her bright pink-and-purple bodycon gown on Instagram ahead of arriving at Flemington Former Masterchef Australia judge Melissa Leong meanwhile showcased her eye-popping sideboob in a peach neoprene gown by Maticevski She gave her look an extra oomph with a pop of red lipstick, while swapping a traditional fascinator for a white bow hairpieceThe famous Birdcage will play host to well-known faces including Lexus ambassadors and racing royalty Emma Freedman and Kate Waterhouse at Lexus, and Olympians Peter Bol, Harry Garside and Cooper Woods at Crown. Premiership players Hugh McCluggage and Connor McKenna will celebrate at TAB, media personality Scott Cam and Olympian Ariarne Titmus at Nine, and former Carlton star Marc Murphy and wife Jessie at G.H. Mumm.The Melbourne Cup Carnival Fashions On The Field competition, presented by Lexus, returns to Flemington’s famous front lawn with a striking new pavilion, with registrations for the Best Dressed and Best Suited categories open to all racegoers.Champion trainer Ciaron Maher will saddle a record seven runners, including race favourite Point of Law, who secured his place in the field with victory in the Geelong Cup.Another Maher-trained runner, Shockletz, secured her place in the field with victory in the Lexus Archer Stakes.Ireland continues to be a major force in the race, with dual Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Joseph O’Brien returning with one of the strongest international contenders, last year’s runner-up Goodie Two Shoes.Jockey James McDonald will ride Trustyourinstinct for the Irish trainer and will be hoping to continue his hot form from Howden Victoria Derby Day, where he rode a remarkable four winners, including the Group 1 Howden Victoria Derby and Group 1 TAB Empire Rose.McDonald tasted success in the Lexus Melbourne Cup in 2021 aboard the Chris Waller-trained Verry Elleegant.The 2024 Lexus Melbourne Cup hero, Knight’s Choice, returns to Flemington for trainers Sheila Laxon and John Symonds, with Robbie Dolan in the saddle, aiming to join an exclusive group of horses to win multiple Lexus Melbourne Cups.