Fashions on the Field 2024
Snake Gully Cup Fashions on the Field organisers have announced a major change to the competition categories for this year’s event, scheduled for Friday 15 November.
The four categories this year include:
- Best Dressed Local,
- Best Dressed Visitor,
- Best Suited,
- Best Headwear
Instead of the gender-based categories of previous years, all genders are encouraged to enter any category, based on the attire they prefer.
According to Fashions of the Field coordinator Gemma Crowe, this year’s event will celebrate individual style and creativity and will be a significant move forward for the Club. “Whilst we will still be looking for immaculate head to toe presentation, we’ve loosened the reigns so to speak on who can enter each category,” said Gemma. “Obviously the locals and visitors categories will be closely monitored based on geography, but other than that, each category is open to any gender or adult of any age so long as they meet the specific category requirements.”
The Best Dressed Local category is open to those who reside within the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council or Snowy Valleys Council. Best Dressed Visitor will be open to anyone outside these council areas.
“In the Best Dressed categories, the key focus for judges will be head-to-toe grooming and a look that stands out from the crowd – every aspect, from the hair, to the outfit, to the millinery, to the accessories, must all complement each other,” said Gemma. “Structured silhouettes are trending this season, along with ruffles and layers. Bold prints always make a race-day statement and this year’s colours are tending towards cherry reds, pale blues, butter yellows and lilacs.”
The Best Suited category is again open to all genders and entrants both local and from afar. “Structured suiting is still very popular, with many women preferring a pant suit over a dress for race day. We are also seeing a lot of men accessorising their suits with brooches, pocket squares and matching ties, so this category is going to be a real treat for the judges,” said Gemma.
Those entering the Best Headwear category need a statement headpiece. Complementary styling is what the judges will be looking for, so the headpiece must be carefully considered in the overall styling.
“We are delighted to welcome Sally Pitt as our lead judge this year. Sally is the Senior Client Marketing Manager for Christian Dior Couture so definitely knows a thing or two about style. We look forward to introducing Sally to the glamour and fun of Spring racing in Gundagai,” said Gemma.
Prize sponsors include accommodation partners DOMA Group, Flash Jack’s Boutique Hotel and Nimbo Fork Lodge; milliner Carmel Butler Millinery; along with cash sponsor Whisk and Dish Tumut.
Entrants can nominate themselves on the day with an on-course facility set up near the main stage, specifically for Fashions on the Field entrants.