2013 Myer Fashions on the Field

In 2013, Myer Fashions on the Field returns with categories for Women’s Racewear, incorporating state finalists from the national competition, Men’s Racewear, the invitation-only Design Award and Millinery Award and the Online People's Choice Award. 

Women's Racewear competition overview

Throughout the year, Myer Fashions on the Field State Finals (Women's Racewear only) are held across the country in:

  • Tasmania
  • South Australia
  • New South Wales
  • Queensland
  • Western Australia

The winners from these competitions will compete at Myer Fashions on the Field Women's Racewear Competition on Crown Oaks Day at Flemington.

The Victorian winner will be chosen from the daily winners of each of the competitions held on:

  • AAMI Victoria Derby Day, Saturday 2 November 2013, at Flemington
  • Emirates Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday 5 November 2013, at Flemington
  • Crown Oaks Day, Thursday 7 November 2013, at Flemington.

On Crown Oaks Day, the three winners will then compete to determine who the Myer Fashions on the Field Victorian State Winner.

All State Final Winners then compete to become Myer Fashions on the Field Women's Racewear National Winner. 

2013 competition

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Congratulations to all of our 2012 winners!

Women's Racewear - State Finals

In 2012, State finals were held in Tasmania, South Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and Victoria with the Myer Fashions on the Field Women’s Racewear National Winner announced on Crown Oaks Day – the ultimate style day.

TASMANIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA 

QUEENSLAND

NEW SOUTH WALES

WESTERN AUSTRALIA 

VICTORIA

  • Flemington Racecourse
  • 2012 State Winner: Amanda Macor

Women's Racewear - Melbourne Cup Carnival

Victorian heats were held throughout the Melbourne Cup Carnival. A Daily Final was held on AAMI Victoria Derby Day, Emirates Melbourne Cup Day and Crown Oaks Day. Each daily winner competed in the Victorian Final on Crown Oaks Day. The winner advanced into the National Final and competed against the other State Finalists for the coveted national title.

AAMI Victoria Derby Day - Women's Racewear Heats and Daily Final

Winner: Lisa Wellings - dressed in a gold Toni Maticevski structured dress with sleeves, Wellings accentuated the outfit with an oyster and black coloured 30s inspired millinery, gloves and a chunky necklace.

First runner-up: Elise Crewes - wore a black and white asymmetric dress with a high collar and sweeping white millinery, finished her look with a pearl bracelet and earrings.

Second runner-up: Emma Gooding - dressed in a modern black dress, with silver beaded shoulders and waist accents, Gooding teamed her outfit with vintage jewellery and an extravagant black lace mask.

Emirates Melbourne Cup Day - Women's Racewear Heats and Daily Final

Winner: Lauren Andrews - navy and neon green tweed wrap dress, complemented by an olive coloured bag, patent navy heels and a royal blue headpiece by Kim Fletcher.

First runner-up: Amanda Macor - wearing a pastel blue structured shoulder dress with neon green accessories, including a persplex necklace and millinery.

Second runner-up: Alex Foxcroft - rose print cinched jacket over a tangerine pencil skirt and pale pink feather millinery and bag.

Crown Oaks Day - Women’s Racewear Heats and Daily Final, Victorian Final and National Final 

National Final

Winner: Amy Robson - wearing a cosmic print pencil dress with beaded neon green peplum accents. Robson continued the futuristic theme with a structured fluorescent green and black hat, perspex necklace, black leather gloves and strappy heels.

First runner-up: Amanda Macor - wearing a floral print and mint coloured dress cinched in with a silver belt, and complemented with silver accessories. Macor finished the look with raspberry coloured millinery and a beaded statement necklace.

Second runner-up: Emma Reynolds - wearing a white peplum top with a knitted black pencil skirt and black belt. Reynolds accessorised with white fingerless gloves, a black headpiece with a lime lace feature and a flower necklace.

Victorian Final

Winner: Amanda Macor - wearing a floral print and mint coloured dress cinched in with a silver belt, and complemented with silver accessories. Macor finished the look with raspberry coloured millinery and a beaded statement necklace.

First runner-up: Lauren Andrews - navy and green tweed wrap dress, complemented by an olive coloured bag, patent navy heels and a royal blue headpiece by Kim Fletcher.

Second runner-up: Lisa Wellings - dressed in a gold Toni Maticevski structured dress with sleeves, Wellings accentuated the outfit with an oyster and black 30s inspired millinery, gloves and a chunky necklace.

Daily Final

Winner: Amanda Macor - wearing floral print and mint coloured dress cinched in with a silver belt and complemented with silver accessories. Macor finished the look with raspberry coloured millinery and a beaded statement necklace.

First runner-up: Alex Hecker - wearing a metallic multi-colored three quarter sleeved wrap dress with a tie up bow. Hecker completed the outfit with copper toned millinery, necklace and nude heels.

Second runner-up: Maria Wright - dressed in a navy French lace top over a skirt and a coral headpiece with navy lace detail.

Men's Racewear - Melbourne Cup Carnival

Held on AAMI Victoria Derby Day, the Men's Racewear category regularly attracts over 150 well dressed male racegoers. The competition continues to grow and has seen a high calibre of entrants sporting a variety of suits, extravagant shirt and tie combinations and hats, proving that Fashions on the Field is not just for the ladies. There are no interstate competitions for the Men’s Racewear category.

AAMI Victoria Derby Day - Men's Racewear Heats and Final

  • Winner: Peter Tran - wearing a double-breasted Prince of Wales check suit in grey, with green and purple detailing and a crisp white shirt. Tran finished the winning look with a black trilby hate, black gloves and a black and white pocket square.
  • First runner-up: David Witko - wearing a grey suit with light blue check, a striped purple suit, purple tie and dark vest. Witko accessorised with a dark grey Akubra hat.
  • Second runner-up: Scott Fiora - wearing a double-breasted dark blue suit, whiteskirt and black and gold tie. Rounding off the top three, Fiora also donned a black trilby hat, grey pocket square and brown shoes.

Design Award

The invitation-only Design Award category provides designers a chance to showcase their racewear creations. The award encourages outstanding racewear design and also discovers emerging Australian racewear design talent. The Design Award is held on Emirates Melbourne Cup Day.

2012 Emirates Melbourne Cup Day - Design Award

  • Winner: Craig Braybrook with model Mary Vitinaros
  • 1st runner-up: Tony Steindl with model Jasmin Pfefferkorn
  • 2nd runner-up: Michelle Rae with model Madeline Georgiadis

Millinery Award

The invitation-only Millinery Award is a stand-alone competition that focuses the judges' attention purely on the hat or headpiece. It provides milliners a chance to showcase their work and contribution to racing fashion. 

2012 Crown Oaks Day - Millinery Award

  • Winner: Lynette Lim of Love Lotus - a red and white swirl pattern, disc shaped headpiece made from silk yarn. The design was inspired by a spinning top and modeled by Lauren Corbett.
  • First runner-up: Emma Yeo - black laser cut wood, woven mask style headpiece with tall black feathers, modeled by Alexsandra Cvetkovski.
  • Second runner-up: Liza Stedman - based on a pink warratah flower, the cloth made and structured millinery was modeled by Stephanie Shreeve.