Melbourne Cup fun and fashion!

Belting out the hits! Taylor Dayne in the Sensis Marquee.

The bold and beautiful came out to play on Melbourne Cup day! This is one of my favourite days in Victoria as I love how everyone gets dressed up in colourful style and heads along for a good time. The atmosphere is always festive, fun and friendly. In racing news, Rekindling took out the race and provided owner Lloyd Williams with a record-breaking sixth win in the $6.25 million feature. Over 90,000 people where at Flemington Racecourse for the race that stops the nation, I was on the scene to capture all the fabulous action, let’s take a look…

The Melbourne Cup Carnival continues with Kennedy Oaks Day on Thursday 9 November and concludes with Emirates Stakes Day on Saturday 11 November.

Tickets are available for purchase from Flinders Street, Southern Cross and North Melbourne train stations or buy online from www.flemington.com.au

Imagery: Craig Lawson/Mr Fashion Man. Feel free to share the pics if you could just credit and tag me would be ace!

November 8, 2017 0

Derby Day action and style!

Melissa George arrives at the Kennedy marquee.

The stars came out to play as Derby Day kicked off the Melbourne Cup Carnival in fabulous style on Saturday 4 Nov. Dress code is the slick combination of black and white. Over 87,000 people in attendance joined in the festive spirit of the day. I was on the scene to capture all the stylish action, let’s take a look…

Josh and Elyse winners of The Block 2017.

neww — Natalie Imbruglia singing Torn in the Sensis marquee

edit — Ian Thorpe arriving with boyfriend Ryan Channing

The Melbourne Cup Carnival continues with Emirates Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday 7 November, Kennedy Oaks Day on Thursday 9 November and concludes with Emirates Stakes Day on Saturday 11 November.

Tickets are available for purchase from Flinders Street, Southern Cross and North Melbourne train stations or buy online from www.flemington.com.au

Imagery: Craig Lawson/Mr Fashion Man

November 6, 2017 0

First Look: Birdcage 2017

Singing and dancing up a storm aboard a 59-foot luxury yacht in the Mumm Champagne birdcage marquee.

It was glamorous! The media were invited to attend the official unveiling of Flemington’s lavish Birdcage Enclosure yesterday. This iconic precinct is the playground of celebrities and society high-flyers during the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Invitations are always the hottest tickets in town.

I was there to capture all the fashionable action, let’s take a look at how it all went down…

The gorgeous Taylor Dayne gave us an intimate performance ahead of her Melbourne Cup performance in the Sensis Marquee!

Beetroot crusted lamb in the Sensis marquee.

Ruby Bellinger with her snake in the Kennedy marquee.

Raspberry jelly with spiced crumb, passionfruit glaze and coconut foam in the Kennedy marquee.

Model Shanina Shaik welcomes guests to the Mumm yacht.

Dry ice cocktails in the Mumm Champagne marquee.

Gorgeous actress Zoe Ventoura in the Neale Whittaker-designed Lavazza marquee.

Red velvet ice cream with sugar rock salt & Lavazza Espresso lolly pop with dark chocolate. In the Lavazza Marque.

Ready for race day! Neale Whitaker in the Lexus marquee.

Dessert bar by Caroline Khoo in the Lexus marquee.

Inside the Emirates marquee as the airline brings to life its signature First Class and Business Class luxury experience.

The lavish detail in the One Oliver Street marquee.

The Melbourne Cup Carnival begins on Saturday 4 November with AAMI Victoria Derby Day, and continues with Emirates Melbourne Cup Day onTuesday 7 November, Kennedy Oaks Day on Thursday 9 November and concludes with Emirates Stakes Day on Saturday 11 November.

Tickets are available for purchase from Flinders Street, Southern Cross and North Melbourne train stations or buy online from www.flemington.com.au

Imagery: Craig Lawson/Mr Fashion Man

November 3, 2017 0

Launched: 2017 Melbourne Cup Carnival!

Get set for a racing, fashion and food extravaganza!

The 2017 Melbourne Cup Carnival kicked off in fabulous style at The Park, Flemington Racecourse today.

Hosted by Channel 7’s Jason Richardson and Myer Ambassador and Channel 7’s Rachael Finch, the launch event introduced guests to key racing identities, fashion experts and the finest food offerings to over the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Victoria Racing Club (VRC) Chairman Amanda Elliott said the four-day Melbourne Cup Carnival will showcase the very best of Melbourne.

“This unique week in our great city brings the best of racing, fashion, food, wine and entertainment to the attention of the world, and showcases Victoria like nothing else can.

“The Melbourne Cup Carnival juggernaut will roll on in 2017 as racegoers are treated to a week of wonder at Flemington, and Melbourne’s pulse quickens every day in anticipation of the great week,” said Mrs Elliott.

To get a taste of what is ready to roll, guests enjoyed the delights at Bar Schweppes and the Flemingo Croquet Lawn, hung out with Nova in The Park, experienced virtual reality racing at TAB, and had glamour touch ups at the COSMOPOLITAN Glam Pit.

There was plenty of delicious discoveries on offer from 400 Gradi, 8bit, Dexter, Hector’s Deli, Rice Paper Scissors and Zero Gradi, with thirst quenching showcases by Lavazza, James Squire, James Boag, Absolut, A’Tivo (pictured), Schwepps, Wolf Blass, and The Pony Bar.

This year, menswear gains a bigger spotlight! As the Myer Fashions on the Field competitions will be held over two days for the Men. For the ladies, get your looks ready as there will be three days of Women’s competition, the Designer award and the Millinery award, as well as the Emirates Stakes Day Fashions on the Field competition. All together in to win a massive prize pool valued at more than $340,000.

Tickets are available for purchase from Flinders Street, Southern Cross and North Melbourne train stations or buy online from www.flemington.com.au

Imagery: Craig Lawson/Mr Fashion Man

October 30, 2017 0

OUT NOW! Summer style guide!

🔥🔥🔥 The weather is warming up! My Summer Style Guide is out now in Men’s Muscle & Health Magazine! Pick up a copy for the full report!

October 24, 2017 0

Underground vibes at MFW Menswear

Keeping it fresh! This year’s Garage Menswear show took us under the Town Hall at Melbourne Fashion Week. The rustic venue gave way for an edgy showcase of the new season looks. Keeping with the diversity theme of this year’s event there were several female models rockin’ the clothing on the runway and hey this makes sense as I’ve had plenty of my girlfriends raid my wardrobe!

Let’s talk trends. The bum bag is having a moment and it’s certainly a handy accessory for us mobile phone lovers. No hanging onto a bag means those hands are free to organise that next Tinder date on the run. But with the bum bag, do not wear around the waist, wear it on the diagonal across the chest and you’ll be on point. Military hardware made for masculine details and I’ll be trying out this one myself. Also, it looks like the cool mix of a suit teamed with sneakers is here to stay, as it just looks so goddam stylish and I’m sure we can all agree is really comfortable.

Let’s take a look at the action…