Helena Christensen to join Lexus Australiaat LANDMARK by Lexus

International supermodel, photographer and fashion icon Helena Christensen will attend Howden Victoria Derby Day on Saturday 31 October as an exclusive guest of Lexus at LANDMARK by Lexus in the Birdcage Enclosure at Flemington Racecourse.

One of fashion’s most enduring and influential figures, Helena rose to global prominence in the 1990s, gracing the covers of leading publications including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and ELLE. Beyond her modelling career, she is an acclaimed photographer and creative entrepreneur whose artistic vision, enduring influence and appreciation for craftsmanship have cemented her status as a global style icon.

Helena's creative perspective and appreciation for craftsmanship align seamlessly with this year's LANDMARK by Lexus theme, A New Dawn; a celebration of possibility, creativity and new beginnings inspired by the Japanese concept of Akebono, the moment before sunrise.

Helena Christensen said: “I’m so excited to be joining Lexus at LANDMARK for Derby Day. Fashion, art and design have always been such important parts of my life, so I can’t wait to experience how this year’s theme, A New Dawn, comes to life.”

Bringing that vision to life through fashion, Rebecca Vallance, Founder and Creative Director of the international luxury fashion brand Rebecca Vallance, joins Lexus as Fashion Collaborator for 2026. As part of a distinguished collective of collaborators shaping this year's LANDMARK experience through design, culinary craft and hospitality, Rebecca will create custom looks for herself and close friend Helena Christensen for Derby Day, while also curating the wardrobe of the LANDMARK by Lexus front-of-house team, bringing the house’s signature aesthetic and refined approach to occasion dressing to the experience.

Rebecca Vallance said: “We’re incredibly proud to be the Lexus Fashion Collaborator for the 2026 Melbourne Cup Carnival. It’s a partnership that allows us to bring the Rebecca Vallance design aesthetic to one of Australia’s most celebrated events, from custom looks to the Lexus hospitality experience. Having my dear friend Helena join me for Derby Day makes this year particularly special. We’ve created something beautiful for the occasion, and I can’t wait to welcome her to Melbourne and share the experience together.”

Blending luxury, fashion, design and hospitality, LANDMARK by Lexus continues to set the benchmark in the Birdcage, inviting guests into an immersive world shaped by this year's theme, A New Dawn.

This is Lexus Australia’s 24th year as a partner of the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) and its ninth year as Principal Partner, holding exclusive naming rights to the Lexus Melbourne Cup.