‘I thought I didn't belong’: How this Filipino nurse triumphs in Melbourne Cup’s stylish race

Filipino nurse from Darwin Sherlon Garbo won the Melbourne Cup Myer Fashion Competition. Credit: Sherlon Garbo

Part of Australian culture, the traditional Melbourne Cup is eagerly anticipated, and some Filipino migrants, like nurse Sherlon Garbo from Darwin, actively participate.

Filipino Nurse Sherlon Garbo, who previously won the 2022 Myer Fashion Best Suited Competition wearing a man skirt, is set to attend the upcoming Melbourne Cup once again.
During the height of the pandemic, Garbo also emerged victorious in the 2020 Fashions on Your Front Lawn competition, using recycled clothing.
In 2023, thanks to his influence, Garbo's niece made it to the Top 3 Finalists in the Best Suited Competition.

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