Abbey Lee brings luxury fashion to Melbourne's Derby Day as special guest

Abbey Lee, an Australian model and actor, is stepping in for Alessandra Ambrosio as the special guest at Derby Day in Melbourne. Unlike Ambrosio, Lee has not modeled for Victoria's Secret but has strong ties to luxury brands like Gucci and Chanel. Lee embraces the festive atmosphere of the spring carnival, recalling her childhood memories of the event. She has transitioned from modeling to acting, recently developing a passion for horse riding while filming a western with Kevin Costner. Luxury brands are returning to horse racing, with Roger Vivier creating exclusive headpieces for the event. Lee anticipates seeing how runway trends influence attendees' race-day fashion choices.