She’s gone from a stylish Melbourne hipster to certified fashion icon through her first season judging Masterchef Australia.
Melissa Leong has worn all of the biggest brands during her time on the show, rocking everything from affordable fast fashion to luxury frocks most of us can only dream about.
One of the first looks that caught attention was her bright orange-red Ted Baker mini-dress, which was worn during one of their early outdoor shoots.
Fashion icon! Masterchef Australia judge Melissa Leong’s most stylish ensembles revealed. Melissa is pictured wearing a black polka-dot top and skirt by Husk
Melissa paired the colourful dress with a $39.95 wide-brimmed straw boater hat by Piper, tying the ribbon around her chin for a vintage look.
Melissa and her stylist Charmaine De Pasquale clearly have a love for Ted Baker, styling multiple looks from the designer across the first half of the season.
Embracing 1970s style, Melissa donned a beige Alice McCall jumpsuit worth $495 in late April, which featured large puffed sleeves, a bold collar and a broderie floral design.
Unique: One of the first looks that caught attention was her bright orange-red Ted Baker mini-dress, which was worn during one of their early outdoor shoots
Retro: Embracing 1970s style, Melissa donned a beige Alice McCall jumpsuit worth $495 in late April, which featured large puffed sleeves, a bold collar and a broderie floral design
To break up the cream-tones Melissa styled a chunky tan-coloured belt with a tortoise-shell clasp from Seed Heritage, which retails at $59.95.
Melissa also opted for more casual ensembles, including $295 the wide-leg jeans with contrasted white stitching from Alice McCall, which she paired with a simple black three-quarter sleeve top.
Other highlights from Alice McCall include an intricate floral and leaf embroidered blouse and sheer floral blouse which she paired with a black leather skirt.
Stunner: Other highlights from Alice McCall include an intricate floral and leaf embroidered blouse
She frequently wore the sustainability-focused brand KITX – including a stunning neon green midi-dress and an orange cold-shoulder ensemble.
The Melbourne-based chef also supported small businesses in her home city, such as Order of Style, which provided many of her patterned frocks.
Last month, Melissa revealed one of her Torannce dresses, which reminded fans of one of her favourite drinks.
She frequently wore the sustainability-focused brand KITX – including a stunning neon green midi-dress
‘It was pointed out to me that I look like boba tea tonight. As an Asian, this thrills me to no end,’ she wrote on Instagram at the time.
The mid-length polka dot beige dress featured the brand’s iconic puffed three-quarter sleeves. Melissa highlighted the vintage-inspired look with a red lipstick and matching red dangling earrings.
Melissa’s looks frequently brought a vintage flair, often donning red, white and black frocks with retro cuts and polka dot prints.
‘It was pointed out to me that I look like boba tea tonight’: Last month, Melissa revealed one of her Torannce dresses reminded fans of one of her favourite drinks
She stood out in a ruffled red midi-dress by Husk, worth $559.
Melissa paired the bright frock with black chunky belt, but didn’t shy away from bold colour by matching her lipstick to the dress.
As Melbourne local, it’s no surprise Melissa also opted for plenty of black.
Fan favourite: Melissa’s looks frequently brought a vintage flair, often donning red, white and black frocks with retro cuts and polka dot prints. She stood out in a ruffled red midi-dress by Husk , worth $559
Melissa channeled her inner goth in a black dress with subtle floral detailing, which she paired with a dark burgundy lip.
Many fans commented on her bright and bold earrings, which were curated from accessible fashion brands Zara, Lovisa, Gorman, Hey Polly, as well as designers like Mimco.
She also support local jewellery designers, including Hey Polly, Fred & Ginger and Double Scoop.
Channeling her inner goth: As Melbourne local, it’s no surprise Melissa also opted for plenty of black
Melissa previously told 10Play she loved fans were loving her style and understood she was a multi-faceted person.
‘I am flattered that so many people have resonated with my style and that beauty and fashion standards in the media continue to grow in their inclusivity and reflection of the real world,’ Melissa said.
She added: ‘To be considered part of the fashion zeitgeist is fun, but it will never steal my focus from my qualifications as a food writer, presenter and communicator.’
MasterChef: Back to Win continues Sunday at 7:30pm on Channel 10
‘To be considered part of the fashion zeitgeist is fun, but it will never steal my focus from my qualifications as a food writer, presenter and communicator,’ Melissa told 10Play earlier this year. Dress by KITX