Pip Edwards’ romance with boyfriend Nicholas Nogarotto is going from strength to strength, with the fashion designer revealing the couple are already making plans to celebrate Christmas with their extended families.The loved-up pair couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they arrived at the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday, before opening up about their relationship in a rare joint interview.Speaking exclusively to Daily Mail from the Don Julio marquee, Pip, 46, revealed she had been warmly welcomed into Nicholas’ enormous Italian family.Asked about their Christmas plans and how they would celebrate as a newly blended family, the fashion entrepreneur couldn’t contain her excitement.’Oh, it’s just fam. All fam. All family. The extended Italian family,’ she said.’I mean, I just gained 100 members of my family, apparently.’ Pip Edwards turned heads at the Melbourne Cup in a revealing, fashion-forward teal ensemble on Tuesday She put on a loved-up display with new boyfriend Nicholas Nogarotto before heading into The Birdcage The fashion designer completed her look with a matching, Boy George-inspired embellished turquoise hat and suede stilettos in the same hueAnd it appears Nicholas is equally smitten with the glamorous designer.Asked what makes his girlfriend so special, the businessman was full of praise.’I mean, she’s incredible,’ he gushed.’Incredibly loyal, beautiful, brave person.’Pip appeared touched by the compliment, sweetly adding: ‘He sees me.’The candid exchange offered a rare glimpse into the couple’s blossoming romance, which has become increasingly public in recent months.Earlier, Pip had told Daily Mail that things couldn’t be better between them.’We’re happy. I’m super happy,’ she said. Pip showed of her elaborate J’Aton Couture ensemble as she posed for steamy snaps with Nicholas Pip debuted her romance with Nicholas in April when they attended a VIP Prada partyAnd while the couple’s relationship was generating plenty of attention, Pip’s daring race-day outfit was equally difficult to ignore.The fashion designer turned heads in an elaborate J’Aton Couture creation that ensured all eyes were on her.Pip showed off her figure in a structured teal peplum top featuring a dramatic flowing train, which she paired with revealing sheer capri pants.She completed the fashion-forward ensemble with a matching embellished turquoise headpiece and suede stilettos in the same vibrant hue.While her striking headwear drew comparisons to Boy George, Pip was quick to set the record straight about her inspiration.Asked whether she was channeling the Culture Club frontman, the designer replied: ‘No. I’m channeling Erykah Badu.’She went on to describe the look as a meeting of musical inspiration and sculptural art, with its dramatic silhouette and different shades of blue. In May, an insider told The Daily Telegraph the relationship was going strong, with Pip reportedly ‘head over heels in love’. Join the discussionFashion frontrunner or turquoise overload? What do YOU make of Pip Edwards Melbourne Cup look?What’s your view?The designer later shared a photograph of herself and Nicholas during a romantic getaway to Tasmania, including a visit to Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art.Nicholas is a director at consultancy firm Freshwater Strategy and serves as a non-executive director of not-for-profit organisation Karitane.Prior to that, he spent 11 years as an executive director at global consultancy firm CT Group before departing in 2022.