Who had what it took to make the final field?
Fashions off the Field was the LAST chance for one lucky woman to pre-qualify for the regional final of The Ned Prix de Fashion 2021 - New Zealand's fashions in the field final that boasts a $20,000+ winner-takes-all prize package and the all-important title of being the country's best dressed racegoer.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER:
Nicola May of Auckland (pictured).
Who had what it took to make the final field?
Fashions off the Field was the LAST chance for one lucky woman to pre-qualify for the regional final of The Ned Prix de Fashion 2021 - New Zealand's fashions in the field final that boasts a $20,000+ winner-takes-all prize package and the all-important title of being the country's best dressed racegoer.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER:
Nicola May of Auckland (pictured).
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Fashion Qualifiers
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The Winners
Entry details
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Competition entry was free
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This was a photographic competition - there was no in-person judging
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One entry allowed per person (women only)
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Each entrant could submit up to five (5) images which had to include at least one full length shot and a close-up of a chosen aspect of their outfit's details
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Photos could be taken from an iPhone or similar and did not have to be taken professionally
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Entrants could also submit one (1) 15 sec video should they wish
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Contestants had to be at least 18 years of age and residing in New Zealand
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This was a points-based competition with no conferring among judges
Congratulations to (pictured and listed in alphabetical order based on surname)
Sara Allpress | Sasha Boyens | Yulia Marsh | Lily Simons
Meet the judges
Aleisha Mitchell (pictured)
The 2019 The Ned Prix de Fashion national winner (NZ) and two-time Hawaiian Airlines Fashions on the Field winner at Ellerslie, Auckland-based Aleisha has now turned her eye to judging FITF competitions. In her 'spare time', Aleisha - who has been well-known for making her own FITF outfits from scratch - juggles running a fashion advisory service for those looking to get into the industry, alongside a popular designer bag rental company and motherhood.
Lulu Wilcox
Lulu is no stranger to racing fashion, having been a Fashions in the Field judge at competitions around the country for several years now. She has a degree in costume design and is a professional stylist, commencing her career at MTV in Australia. Since then, she’s struck out on her own and has built her business to the point that she’s now one of New Zealand’s busiest stylists with notable clients such as NZ Woman’s Day and Australian Women’s Weekly. She’s also the talent behind some of New Zealand’s most well-known celebrities ‘looks’ as well as being the fashion eyes for Ellerslie’s famous "SkyWalk” event back in 2019.
Justine Seabrook
Introducing Justine Seabrook, a face many of you will be familiar with due to her position as half of one of New Zealand’s most well-known racing couples – she’s never missed a Karaka Million! With her husband heading up New Zealand Bloodstock, Justine is a regular attendee at the races both here in New Zealand as well as abroad and serves up immaculate looks every time. She has been a regular competitor in Fashions in the Field competitions in the past and now with her own styling business, she's turning her hand to judging this season.
Bridgette O’Sullivan
Having previously sat in the role of Auckland Racing Club Ambassador, Bridgette - wife to champion jockey/trainer Lance O'Sullivan (who won the 2021 Vodafone New Zealand Derby) - is well-known in racing and fashion circles for her effortless style and has MC'd and judged many a fashions in the field competition over the years.
Carena West
Being an Auckland Racing Club ambassador & VRC’s 2019 Myer Fashions on the Field National Final winner (Aus) isn't her only experience in racing with Carena also moonlighting as a Club member, winning owner and seasoned fashions in the field judge (she's a horse rider too!). In between attending racedays, Carena is kept busy with running an activewear label with her sister, a stylish Instagram account and motherhood.
Hannah Marinkovich
Auckland Racing Club ambassador & ARC’s 2017 Prix de Fashion national winner (NZ), Hannah - who mixes a day job with running a vintage designer jewellery business and an enviable instagram account - is well-versed in judging fashions in the field competitions.
Katie O'Neill (pictured)
ARC’s 2020 The Ned Prix de Fashion national winner (NZ), Canterbury-based Katie is no stranger to a sash having won plenty around both New Zealand and Australia. A busy mother-of-four who also enjoys riding her horses and spending time at the gym - you might be surprised to hear she's just as at home working hard on her dairy farm as she is on a FITF runway.
Want to find out more about what judges might be looking for in racewear competitions? Our website blog is a wonderful source of information.
