Melbourne Cup day is all about colour but unexpected shades and complex details took centre stage for the best dressed racegoers.

Rozalia Russian, Steven Khalil dress and Melissa Jackson hat

Melbourne Cup Day may be all about colour, and content creator but podcaster Rozalia Russian is willing to debate anyone that nude fits the bill in her ruffled dress by Sydney dressmaker Steven Khalil.

“It’s a very soft and feminine way of doing a colour as well, especially for us Melburnians who are scared of colour.”

Rozalia Russian in Steven Khalil dress and Melissa Jackson hat. Credit: Eddie Jim

Rozalia Russian tilting her Melissa Jackson hat outside the Landmark by Lexus pavilion. Credit: Eddie Jim

The starting point for Russian and Khalil was a statement collar, a dash of My Fair L

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