Monochromatic stripes. Leopard prints. Colour blocks. Geometrics.  Stripes & spots. Colour mashups.

Prepare for Bold is Beautiful at this year's Melbourne Cup at the Emporium Hotel.

With bold very much the style de jour for this year's Melbourne Cup, Brisbane's multi-award winning Emporium Hotel will celebrate the race that stops a nation with fashions presented by Australia's leading design duo George Gross and Harry Who, with the event hosted by leading chef, Alastair McLeod.

Australian fashion royalty in George Gross and Harry Who will present a stunning showcase of their new season designs, and style that pays homage to trackside at Flemington. Guests will enjoy a custom created three course menu, a welcome cocktail on arrival and a deluxe four hour beverage package while all the racing action is broadcast live. Alastair McLeod, one of Australia's leading chefs and a famed hosts will present the event.

"We're thrilled to announce Bold is Beautiful as the theme for our 2013 Melbourne Cup event, and to be presenting the day with names like George and Harry, and of course the much loved Alastair McLeod as host. It will be an exciting event, filled with colour and elegance," said Emporium Hotel General Manager Peter Savoff.

"Melbourne Cup at the Emporium Hotel is one of the leading events in Brisbane, and this year we will raise funds for the Mater Foundation," he said. "Guests should be prepared for an afternoon of fine Champagne, delicious food, fabulous entertainment and a few surprises."

WHAT:        Bold is Beautiful - Emporium Hotel presents Melbourne Cup 2013 
                    With George Gross and Harry Who and hosted by Alastair McLeod

DATE:         Tuesday, November 5 2013 from 12noon until 4pm

PRICE:       $195 per person or $1900 table of ten

INCLUDES: 3 course menu, 4 hour deluxe beverage package, welcome Mumm Champagne cocktail on arrival plus lots of giveaways - in support of Mater Foundation.

BOOKINGS:     Emporium Hotel - Phone: (07) 3253 6999 or events@emporiumhotel.com.au

                        Numbers are limited and bookings are essential so Book now!          

Emporium Hotel - 1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, Qld 4006 (07) 3253 6999 www.emporiumhotel.com.au

Winner: Best Luxury Accommodation, Queensland Tourism Awards 2012, 2009, 2008

Winner: Best Deluxe Hotel Accommodation 5 Star+, Queensland Hotels Association Awards for Excellence 2012

Winner: Trendiest Hotels in Australia, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2012

Winner: Best Boutique Hotel in Australia, HM Awards for Hotel Excellence 2012, 2011, 2010 & 2009

Winner: Best 5 STAR Hotel, Silver Award, AAA Awards for Excellence 2011

Winner: Best Hotel Caterer, Restaurant and Catering Awards for Excellence QLD 2010

Winner: Best Small Luxury Hotel in Australia, Gourmet Traveller Travel Awards 2010 & 2009

Winner: Best Boutique Hotel, Queensland Hotels Association Awards for Excellence 2009

Finalist: Best Hotel of the Year, HM Awards for Hotel Excellence 2012

Finalist: Best Luxury Hotel, Australian Tourism Awards 2010

Named one of the world's best new hotels in the International Condé Nast Traveler's Hot List 2008