Though it is commonly known that the Melbourne Cup is also a fashion event, what with the beautiful dresses and the large extravagant hats, where did this tradition within the famous event of the Cup come from?

The first Fashion on the Field competition was held in 1962 to encourage females back to the racecourse. So now women flock in their frocks to Flemington and to one of Melbourne more famous fashion parades.

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