Photos: Eye-popping hats at the Melbourne Cup

You can always count on a horse race to bring out the wildest and wackiest in hat fashion. At Australia’s Melbourne Cup this week, supermodels, socialites and regular folks alike all turned up in incredible head-toppers. Take a look.

Bethany Lindsay
Published Nov 03, 2013  •  Last updated Nov 05, 2013  •  < 1 minute read
  1. Chloe Moo (C) displays her outfit after winning in the Fashion in the Field competition at the Melbourne Cup in Melbourne on November 5, 2013.
    Chloe Moo (C) displays her outfit after winning in the Fashion in the Field competition at the Melbourne Cup in Melbourne on November 5, 2013.Photo by WILLIAM WEST /AFP/Getty Images
  2. Coco Rocha arrives during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 5, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.
    Coco Rocha arrives during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 5, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.Photo by Ryan Pierse /Getty Images
  3. Coco Rocha arrives during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 5, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.
    Coco Rocha arrives during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 5, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.Photo by Ryan Pierse /Getty Images
  4. Tom Waterhouse, Kate Waterhouse, Hoda Waterhouse, and Luke Ricketson celebrate as the Gai Waterhouse trained horse Fiorente wins the Melbourne Cup during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 5, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.
    Tom Waterhouse, Kate Waterhouse, Hoda Waterhouse, and Luke Ricketson celebrate as the Gai Waterhouse trained horse Fiorente wins the Melbourne Cup during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 5, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.Photo by Lisa Maree Williams /Getty Images
  5. Dita Von Teese attends the Myer marquee during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 5, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.
    Dita Von Teese attends the Myer marquee during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 5, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.Photo by Scott Barbour /Getty Images
  6. Danielle Spencer attends during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 5, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.
    Danielle Spencer attends during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 5, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.Photo by Scott Barbour /Getty Images
  7. Iskra Galic poses for a photo as she enters the Fashion in the Field competition at the Melbourne Cup in Melbourne on November 5, 2013.
    Iskra Galic poses for a photo as she enters the Fashion in the Field competition at the Melbourne Cup in Melbourne on November 5, 2013.Photo by WILLIAM WEST /AFP/Getty Images
  8. Tom Waterhouse, Kate Waterhouse, Hoda Waterhouse, and Luke Ricketson celebrate as the Gai Waterhouse trained horse Fiorente wins the Melbourne Cup during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 5, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.
    Tom Waterhouse, Kate Waterhouse, Hoda Waterhouse, and Luke Ricketson celebrate as the Gai Waterhouse trained horse Fiorente wins the Melbourne Cup during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 5, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.Photo by Lisa Maree Williams /Getty Images
  9. Kate Upton arrives during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 5, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.
    Kate Upton arrives during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 5, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.Photo by Ryan Pierse /Getty Images
  10. Sam Howard displays her outfit in the Fashion in the Field competition at the Melbourne Cup in Melbourne on November 5, 2013.
    Sam Howard displays her outfit in the Fashion in the Field competition at the Melbourne Cup in Melbourne on November 5, 2013.Photo by WILLIAM WEST /AFP/Getty Images
  11. Kuei poses for a photo as she enters the Fashion in the Field competition at the Melbourne Cup in Melbourne on November 5, 2013.
    Kuei poses for a photo as she enters the Fashion in the Field competition at the Melbourne Cup in Melbourne on November 5, 2013.Photo by WILLIAM WEST /AFP/Getty Images
  12. Kate Upton poses with the Melbourne Cup during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 5, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.
    Kate Upton poses with the Melbourne Cup during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 5, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.Photo by Ryan Pierse /Getty Images
  13. Dita Von Teese attends the Myer marquee during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 5, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.
    Dita Von Teese attends the Myer marquee during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 5, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.Photo by Scott Barbour /Getty Images
  14. Kuei poses for a photo as she enters the Fashion in the Field competition at the Melbourne Cup in Melbourne on November 5, 2013.
    Kuei poses for a photo as she enters the Fashion in the Field competition at the Melbourne Cup in Melbourne on November 5, 2013.Photo by WILLIAM WEST /AFP/Getty Images
  15. Chloe Moo displays her outfit after winning in the Fashion in the Field competition at the Melbourne Cup in Melbourne on November 5, 2013.
    Chloe Moo displays her outfit after winning in the Fashion in the Field competition at the Melbourne Cup in Melbourne on November 5, 2013.Photo by WILLIAM WEST /AFP/Getty Images
  16. Coco Rocha arrives during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 5, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.
    Coco Rocha arrives during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 5, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.Photo by Ryan Pierse /Getty Images
  17. A female race goer smiles while attending the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013. The Melbourne Cup is Australia’s richest and most prestigious horse race.
    A female race goer smiles while attending the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013. The Melbourne Cup is Australia’s richest and most prestigious horse race.Photo by Mal Fairclough /AP

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You can always count on a horse race to bring out the wildest and wackiest in hat fashion. At Australia’s Melbourne Cup this week, supermodels, socialites and regular folks alike all turned up in incredible head-toppers.

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