Kate Waterhouse debuted a bold new look at Crown Oaks Day on Thursday in Melbourne, stunning her fans in the process.
The 41-year-old racing heiress has said goodbye to the long-flowing and elegantly styled brunette locks that have become her trademark style.
On Thursday, Kate, who has become a firm fixture in The Birdcage over the Melbourne Cup Carnival, stunned fans with her daring new look.
The fashion influencer unveiled a striking new hairstyle – a chic clip-on fringe that perfectly framed her face and gave her a fresh, modern edge.
Her glowing complexion and radiant smile only enhanced the dramatic transformation, looking worlds away from her usual aesthetic.Â
The mum-of-two was barely recognisable as she debuted her bold appearance at Crown Oaks Day on Thursday – although she still had her trademark beaming grin.
Kate Waterhouse debuted a bold new look at Crown Oaks Day on Thursday in Melbourne, stunning her fans in the process
The racing heiress has said goodbye to the long-flowing and elegantly styled brunette locks that have become her trademark style. Pictured on Melbourne Cup day 2025
On Thursday Kate, who has become a firm fixture in The Birdcage over the Melbourne Cup Carnival, stunned fans with her daring new lookÂ
The fashion influencer unveiled a striking new hairstyle – a chic clip-in fringe that perfectly framed her face and gave her a fresh, modern edge
Her glowing complexion and radiant smile only enhanced the dramatic transformation, as she looked so different from her usual polished aesthetic
The mum-of-two was barely recognisable as she debuted her bold appearance at Crown Oaks Day on Thursday – although she still had her trademark beaming grinÂ
Kate rocked the blunt fringe as she posed in the Lexus marquee wearing a silver high-neck dress by Mariam Seddiq.
She accessorised with matching silver shoes and a bag, both adorned with red ribbons.
Although she did not wear a traditional hat for the race day, which is typically called ‘Ladies Day’, she instead drew attention to her new hairstyle with a headband.
Kate adorned herself with jewels, including statement earrings and several rings.
Her trend-setting fashion sense has cemented her status as a style icon on the track.
She is married to former NRL player Luke Ricketson and the pair share two daughters – Sophia Edie, 11, and Grace Gabriel, nine.
Oaks Day is neither the best known nor richest event in Australia’s jam-packed spring racing calendar – but when it comes to the sartorial stakes in the Birdcage, it could be the most significant.
Affectionately known as Ladies Day, Oaks Day gives celebrities and socialites alike the opportunity to shine trackside.
Kate rocked the blunt fringe as she posed in the Lexus marquee wearing a silver high-neck dress by Mariam Seddiq
She accessorised with matching silver shoes and a bag, both adorned with red ribbons
Although she did not wear a traditional hat for the race day, which is typically called ‘Ladies Day’, she stunned by instead highlighting her new hairstyle with a headbandÂ
Kate adorned herself with jewels, including statement earrings and several rings
Her trend-setting fashion sense has cemented her status as a style icon on the track
Affectionately known as Ladies Day, Oaks Day gives celebrities and socialites alike the opportunity to shine trackside
Bold, confident and inspiring looks are celebrated as are the more traditionally ‘feminine’ moments – think pink, floral and lace.
Kate has been a fixture at the races for many years now.
Speaking to Vogue Australia in 2018, Kate revealed what it takes to look and feel good at the races.
‘Feel comfortable, feel confident and you’re set to have a beautiful day!’ she told the publication.
She is known for her lavish lifestyle.
Kate and her husband Luke made headlines in 2020 when they splashed a whopping $17.8million on a mansion on Sydney’s north shore.
Located at sought-after Balmoral Beach, the luxurious spread boasts five bedrooms and amazing water views.
The racing heiress and the former sports star tied the knot in Sicily, Italy on June 28, 2012.
