The exotic colours and fashionable fillies are one of the main attractions (we think they are…) at the Cairns Amateurs.
Fashions on the Field enter, be part of the fun and fashion of this great event. There is a category for everyone…,best dressed couple, millinery, ladies race wear for all ages.
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Fashions on the Field categories in 2014:
LADIES DAY – FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER
Open Ladies Race Wear Criteria
- Aged 18 and over
- Style and originality
- Attention to detail with accessorising
- Headwear is essential and complimentary
- Grooming and deportment
- Incorporate current fashion trends
- Appropriateness of outfit for the individual, climate and Carnival.
Gold Class Ladies Race Wear Criteria
- Aged 50 and over
- Style and originality
- Attention to detail with accessorising
- Headwear is essential and complimentary
- Grooming and deportment
- Incorporate current fashion trends
- Appropriateness of outfit for the individual, climate and Cairns Amateurs Carnival.
Millinery Award
- Judged from entrants in both Open Race wear categories
AMATEUR CUP DAY - SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER
Ladies 25 and Under Criteria
- Aged 25 and under
- Contemporary and innovative style
- Attention to detail with accessorising
- Headwear is essential and complimentary
- Grooming and deportment
- Incorporate current fashion trends
- Appropriateness of outfit for the individual, climate and Carnival
Open Ladies Classic Race Wear Criteria
- Aged 26 and over
- Classical style
- Attention to detail with accessorising
- Headwear is essential and complimentary
- Grooming and deportment
- Incorporate current fashion trends
- Appropriateness of outfit for the individual, climate and Carnival
Open Men’s Race Wear Criteria
- Aged 18 and over
- Style and originality
- Attention to detail with accessorising e.g. cufflinks, handkerchief, lapel flower, hat
- Grooming and deportment
- Incorporate current fashion trends
- Appropriateness of outfit for the individual, climate and Carnival
Best Dressed Couple Criteria
- Aged 18 and over
- Style and originality
- Individual and coordinated fashion
- Attention to detail with accessorising
- Grooming and deportment
- Appropriateness of outfit for the individual, climate and Carnival
What to wear
As the Cairns Amateurs is a Spring Racing Carnival, the judges will be looking for elegant and stylish race wear to suit the season as well as the latest fashion trends.
The panel of preliminary and finalist judges will base their votes on the following criteria:
- Style and originality
- Interpretation of latest fashion trends
- Appropriate race wear for a Spring carnival at Cairns Amateurs
- Attention to detail with accessories such as shoes, handbag, jewellery, lapel flower
- Style, design and quality workmanship of millinery components including originality, concept of theme and wearability.
- High standards of grooming and deportment
How to enter
This year nominations will be accepted on the day prior to 11.00am as there is
Pre-registration online.
You need to arrive at the track and look for the Fashions on the Field Entrants Area in the Garden Party starting at 11.00am. Those who register online will need to bring their booking confirmation as all entrants need to confirm online registrations. Following this, there will be rolling heats on the Garden Party Catwalk.
From 1.00pm the Finalist Judging will begin. Up to eighteen finalists will be presented on the main catwalk during Finalist Judging.