The perfect blend of entertainment, socialising, sunshine and of course, fashion, Riccarton’s Cup and Show Week is one of the most exciting events in the country. It is also New Zealand’s most fashionable week, with attendees wearing their finest in the hope of winning one of the many fantastic competitions.

I have been fashion coordinator of Cup and Show Week for several years now, and absolutely love the role. It is always one of my favourite events, and I look forward to seeing everyone dressed to the nines. The various contests are a fun opportunity to show off your personal style, and there are some great prizes up for grabs. This season it’s all about big, bold colours – I’m hoping to see some yellows, reds, and blues out there. Don’t forget your hat!

This fun event is a fundraiser for the Neonatal Unit Trust, a dedicated organisation which provides support for parents of premature, new-born and sick babies. It is the 10 ^th Year anniversary and going to be a great day out.

One of the most exciting days of Cup and Show Week, the Couplands Bakeries Mile features some great racing and amazing fashion. This year Vanessa Green of Eye Magazine is sponsoring a fun, informal fashion competition.

The theme is black and white, so we expect everyone to be looking timelessly elegant! There will be a range of fantastic prizes, including an incredible EYE magazine pamper pack valued at $1000. Come and join the fun at Riccarton Park Racecourse

Cup Day – 14 November 2015

The biggest date on the racing fashion calendar, Cup Day is not to be missed. On this day the ultimate fashion competition, Fashion in the Field, takes place. There are a variety of categories and some amazing prizes to be won, including travel packages, jewellery, designer clothing vouchers, gift baskets and more.

Judges

Paul Dean – Sergio’s Menswear

Amanda Linnell – Managing Editor Viva Magazine

Mel Radford Brown – Portfolio Model Agency

Registrations on the day commence from 11am at the registration desk next to the Birdcage Bar. Heats are scheduled from 12noon with semi finals at the conclusion of each Heat. The Final is held in the Birdcage after Race 5 at approximately 2.40pm.

Prizes for Fashion in the Field

Ladies finalists will compete today for the following prize sections with the Overall Winner receiving through Mondo World Travellers, Hawaiian Airlines flights for two to Los Angeles staying five nights with Millennium Hotels and Resorts.

Our winner will also represent the region at Ellerslie in the Viva Prix de Fashion on Saturday 12 March 2016.  Her prize also includes flights through Mondo World Travellers to Auckland for two with three night’s accommodation courtesy of Millennium Hotels and Resorts.

The “Young’s” High Fashion award – Autore cultured pearl pendant necklace with an 18 carat white gold and diamond fleur-de-lis style bale valued at $4,500

The “Park Avenue Fashion’s” Style award – a $1000 voucher from Park Avenue

The “Celtine Beauty” Young Designer award (designers under 35) – a $1200 gift basket

The “Clarins” Accessories award – a $1200 gift basket

An “EYE Magazine” pamper pack valued at $1000

Sergio’s Best Dressed Man Award

The overall winner will receive through Mondo World Travellers flights for two to Brisbane staying seven wonderful nights at the Peninsular Beachfront Resort in Mooloolaba on the glorious Sunshine Coast. A $1000 voucher from Sergios and a dinner voucher for the Lone Star Riccarton.

Runner up receives a $500 voucher from Sergios

Make sure you impress the judges by dressing in your most stylish pieces!