AFL WAG Annalise Dalins leads Derby Day celebrity arrivals in monochromatic corset look as stars descend on Flemington Racecourse in wild headpieces

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. 

Annalise Dalins led the celebrity arrivals 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.

Carrie Bickmore was all smiles despite 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. 

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.

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.  

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.  

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. 

Former tennis WAG Hannah Dal Sasso, 25, opted for a faux leather look as she arrived with her new boyfriend Rupert McLean 

One 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.

More to come.