The 2026 Brownlow Medal red carpet is officially underway!
Jess Butler, partner of the Cats’ Max Holmes, is turning heads in a striking structured metallic gown by Jason Grech.
Jess Butler’s incredible metallic gown. Getty
Speaking to nine.com.au on the red carpet, Butler revealed her gown has an amazing ‘hidden’ detail.
“This skirt comes off! There’s a dress underneath, it’s pretty cool… there’s more to come,” she said.
On Instagram, Grech explained the gown was “folded by hand into architectural planes that rise from the waist and fall to the floor, framing a sharp plunging bodice and a clean, defined waistband.”
Butler with her partner Max Holmes, who went for a classic tux. Getty
Butler isn’t the only guest whose gown has a stunning plunging neckline.
Rozalia Russian gave fans a glimpse of her stunning outfit on Instagram ahead of her arrival, revealing her J’Aton Couture gown in a shimmering shade of taupe.
Rozalia Russian is shimmering in taupe. Instagram/@rozalia_russian
Stunning! Instagram
The first arrivals were Western Bulldogs’ Rory Lobb and his wife Lexi, who’s embracing two major fashion trends with her Con Ilio gown.
Lexi’s wearing deep brown, one of the dominant colours of 2026, with sheer black detailing and black ostrich feathers around the hem.
Western Bulldogs’ Rory Lobb and wife Lexi are looking elegant. Getty Images
A vision in brown and black. Getty
Feathers have had a huge moment at Hollywood events in recent days, so she’s certainly got a finger on the pulse!
Sabina Wheatley, partner of the Power’s Aliir Aliir, is in a black and white gown with a show-stopping ruffled skirt.
Sabina Wheatley is stealing the show! Getty
Just magnificent! Getty
Haley Castagna, the partner of Tigers star Jason Castagna, brought a healthy dose of sparkle to the red carpet in a sheer gown covered in shimmering silver strands.
Haley Castagna sparkled in this semi-sheer gown. Getty
Bella Petracca, the wife of Gold Coast Suns star Christian, is sparkling from head to toe in a beautiful silver gown.
It’s a particularly special Brownlow Medal for the couple, who announced they are expecting their first child.
Speaking of beautiful mums-to-be, AFLW player-turned-TV presenter Abbey Holmes is on the red carpet in a stunning shade of burgundy.
Holmes, who is pregnant with her second child, wrote on Instagram: “Thanks to my amazing glam team for making this mumma feel pretty”.
Abbey Holmes is in a beautiful off-the-shoulder burgundy gown. Getty Images
A look with a serious price tag
There’s always plenty of glitz and glamour at the Brownlow Medal, but one outfit will be doing a lot of the heavy lifting tonight.
Annalise Dalins, the fiancée of Collingwood star Josh Daicos, will be turning heads in almost $1 million worth of diamonds. And here we were thinking the event’s 18-carat gold namesake medal was the most coveted accessory.
The model and content creator’s Alin Le’Kal gown – the result of “five days of hard work and a lot of overtime”, according to the designer – will be teamed with 40 carats of custom Temelli diamond jewellery, including earrings and a ring.
Prepare for serious sparkle.
Speaking to 9News about her outfit ahead of the event, Dalins said: “I feel like I’ve really got to know myself over the last few years, and the dress really reflects that.”
Annalise Dalins will be sparkling in almost $1 million of diamonds on the Brownlow Medal red carpet tonight. 9News
The model is teaming her Alin Le’Kal gown with custom Temelli diamonds. 9News
Monday marks her fifth time at the Brownlow Medal, and this year is particularly exciting, with her future brother-in-law Nick Daicos the favourite to take home the title.
The event also comes two months before Dalins and Daicos tie the knot in November.
“I just keep thinking about what it means for us. It’s the start of a new chapter for us, and hopefully we’ll have our own family in the near future,” Daicos told nine.com.au.