Style and originality will once again take centre stage when Fashions on the Field returns to Launceston Cup in February.
While traditionally held on Launceston Cup day, this year aspiring fashionistas will put their best foot forward on Sunday, February 21 as part of a separate COVID-safe event.
Modelling agency owner and organiser Sue Rees said the event would take on a completely new look and be held in the marquee at the Ladbrokes Racing Centre, in conjunction with the annual Fashions for Fillies.
"This is the first time due to COVID-19 restrictions the Fashions on the Field and the Fashions for Fillies will be held on Sunday, February 21, both happening in the marquee under the palms," she said.
"This will be a great fun day of dining, fashion and racing.
"An added bonus for those dining at Fashions for Fillies [is] they will have the privilege of watching the Fashions on the Field entrants parading in front of the judges in the marquee."
This year's Launceston Cup will be run on Wednesday, February 24.
However, to ensure social distancing measures, Ms Rees said the decision had been made to host Fashions on the Field before the main event.
As usual, the fashion event will incorporate categories for men's and women's racewear, with entrants to be judged on style, appropriateness, attention to detail, interpretation of fashion trends, grooming and deportment.
To enter email your name, address and phone number to sueandpeter1@bigpond.com. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, no entries will be taken on the day.
Bookings are also open for the luncheon, for $75 per person. This includes gate entry, reserved seating, bar service, tote facilities, lunch and welcome bubbles on arrival.
No door sales will be available - call 63 261 070 or email admin@turfclubtas.com for bookings.
Event terms and conditions
1. Entrants must be 18 years of age or over, as of the day of the event.
2. This year the Fashions on the Field will be held on Sunday, February 21. Please assemble outside the Fashions for Fillies Marquee site situated under the Palms (on your left after you enter the course) at 2.45pm sharp for 3pm commencement. You will be called into the marquee just prior to your section beginning, you will be given a number before you take the runway please at all times make sure the judges can see your number.
3. Please note no millinery section this year.
4. The winner will be announced at the end of each section.
5. Prizes are as per overleaf and will be issued at the event.
6. The travel vouchers must be redeemed at the Tasmanian Turf Club Inc. The Vouchers are valid until December 31, 2021. No travel expenses outside of the vouchers will be covered.
7. Prizes are not transferable, non exchangeable and not redeemable for cash.
8. Staff of The Examiner Newspaper are not eligible to enter.
9. The promoter is The Tasmanian Turf Club Inc.
10. The judge's decision is final and binding.
11. The Tasmanian Turf Club shall select the judging panel and no correspondence will be entered into. Entrants are ineligible to win the Women's Classic Racewear First Prize or Men's Classic Racewear First Prize more than once in any five year period.
12. All photographs of entrants taken at the Launceston Cup Fashions on the Field become the property of The Examiner Newspaper and may be used for future advertising and publicity purposes. No correspondence will be entered into.
13. Contestants personal details are collected for the primary purpose of administering the Fashions on the Field competition but may also be used for marketing purposes. For full details of Fairfax Media's privacy policy go to fairfaxmedia.com.au/privacy .
14. Entry in The Examiner Fashions on the Field deems acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
Judging Criteria
WOMEN'S RACEWEAR
Style and Originality
Appropriateness of the outfit for the Launceston Cup and the individual Attention to detail with accessories
Understanding interpretation of the current fashion trends
Grooming and Deportment
Suitability of the outfit for the race day
MEN'S RACEWEAR
Style and Originality
Appropriateness of the outfit for the Launceston Cup and the individual
Attention to detail with accessories (ie hat, lapel flower etc.)
Understanding interpretation of the current fashion trends
Grooming and Deportment
Suitability of the outfit for the race day
Jessica Willard
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