The Ned Fashion in the Field

NZ Cup Day 2024

2024 Cup Week Categories

Cup Day - Saturday 16 November
The Tea House Lawn 
11.00am Registrations Open
12.30pm First Runway

Supreme Winner sponsored by The Ned     
The Ned Wine Marlborough Winery Trip for 4 for 2 nights.
Includes:
•    Lunch and dinner 
•    Winery tour 
•    Leefield Station experience 
•    Wine tasting with owner/wine maker Brent Marris 
Plus:
•    A years supply of The Ned wine 
•    True Grit Hair Voucher  
•    A Magnum of Wine from The Ned
The Supreme winner will represent Canterbury at Ellerslie in The Ned Prix de Fashion on March 8th,2025

Classic Racewear
•    Gorgeous earrings featuring 9ct White Gold with Brilliant Cut Diamonds totaling .75ct. Valued at $3525 from Youngs Jewellers
Plus:
•    A Magnum of Wine from The Ned

A showcase of traditional racing style, dresses must be below the knee, exposed midriffs and cut outs that expose skin are not appropriate. Must be constructed of spring appropriate materials and millinery is a must.

Contemporary Racewear
•    Merivale Mall $500 Voucher 
Plus:
•    A Magnum of Wine from The Ned

This is your opportunity to push the boundaries of racing fashion, experiment with new silhouettes, materials, and avant garde styles. Millinery is a must.

Best Dressed Man
Scenic Hotel Group Niue Getaway for 2
Includes:
•    Return Fares for 2 from Christchurch
•    7 Nights accommodation and breakfast for 2 at Scenic Matavai Resort Niue
•    7 Day car rental
•    Niue island tour for 2 
Plus:
•    A Magnum of Wine from The Ned

Our best dressed man needs to be wearing a well-tailored/ fitted suit. Suits should not be of a casual style, a hat is preferred but not required. Accessories, shoes, and hairstyles should be taken into consideration.

Carnival Debut
Queenstown Getaway by Stephanie Murray Mortgages
•    3 Nights at the Queens Park Boutique Hotel including breakfast, evening canapes, and drinks. 
•    3-day luxury car hire with Touchdown Rentals
Plus:
•    A Magnum of Wine from The Ned


This category can only be won by competitors who have not won another Fashion in the Field Competition, outfits can be classic or contemporary.

Millinery Award
$200 voucher for ready to wear or bespoke millinery from Monika Neuhauser Millinery
Plus:A Magnum of Wine from The Ned

Headwear should consist of spring/summer appropriate materials. This is not a runway category, contenders will be picked from the Best Dressed Woman runway and the top three paraded when the category winner is announced.

Finishing Touches
•    Dyrberg/Kern $500 Voucher 
•    A Magnum of Wine from The Ned

Eye on the Crowd
•    True Grit Cut, Colour, Style and Treatment Vouchers for 6 months of services.
•    A bottle of Wine from The Ned

This is for our amateur ladies who want to get on the stage and have a bit of fun! Our Eye on the Crowd spotters will be out looking for the best Riccarton Park has to offer and invite them onto the catwalk. This will have its own runway presentation.

Judges are looking for the best in hair, makeup and accessories, deportment on the runway should also be taking into consideration. This is not a runway category, contenders will be picked from the Best Dressed Woman runway and the top three paraded when the category winner is announced.

TAB Mile (Ladies Day) Wednesday November 13th 
The Tea House 
2.00pm Registrations Open
3.00pm First Runway

All our Wednesday Categories are gender neutral

Best Dressed
Lynn Woods $500 Voucher 
Plus:
A Magnum of Wine from The Ned 
Finalist entry for Supreme Category on Cup Day - Nov 16th

Showcase your own personality with head to toe attention to detail. A hat or other headgear is required and outfits shall be constructed from spring/summer appropriate fabrics. Accessories, shoes, makeup, and hairstyles should be taken into consideration.

BEST SUITED
Merivale Mall $300 Voucher 
Plus:
A Magnum of Wine from The Ned

Wear a well-tailored, fitted suit that exudes sophistication. Suits should not be casual in style. While a hat is preferred, it is not required. Pay attention to accessories, shoes, and hairstyles to complete your look.

Millinery Award    
Mad as a Hatter $150 Millinery Voucher
True Grit Hair Voucher 
A Magnum of Wine from The Ned

Headwear should consist of spring/summer appropriate materials. This is not a runway category, contenders will be picked from the Best Dressed, Suited, and Eye on the Crowd runways and the top three paraded when the category winner is announced.

FINISHING TOUCHES 
Dyrberg/Kern $250 Voucher 
A Magnum of Wine from The Ned

Judges are looking for the best in hair, makeup, jewellery, and accessories, deportment on the runway should also be taking into consideration. This is not a runway category, contenders will be picked from the Best Dressed and Suited runways and the top three paraded when the category winner is announced.

EYE ON THE CROWD
True Grit Cut, Colour, Style and Treatment Vouchers for 6 months of services.
A Magnum of Wine from The Ned

This is for our amateur ladies who want to get on the stage and have a bit of fun! Our Eye on the Crowd spotters will be out looking for the best Riccarton Park has to offer and invite them onto the catwalk. This will have its own runway presentation.