Spring Fashions

Riccarton Park will again host two great days of Fashion on the Tea House Lawn in 2023.
The first competition on Wednesday 15 November and then The Ned Spring Competition on Saturday 18.

Fashion Coordinator - Zane Tate

Judges and Prizes to be announced soon

Results 2022

Wednesday Fashion - Working Style

Women's Winner to receive an entry level custom suit up to the value of $1299 from Working Style and entry into  the semifinal 10 on Cup Day - Maria Wright
Women's Runner Up to received an entry level custom shirt up to the value of $299 from Working Style - Kirsten Morland
Hamper and Flowers from NZ Wedding Magazine - Millinery Janet Bramham
Sergio's Best Dressed Man - Zane Tate

Judges
Amanda Vine
Stephanie Murray
Jacqueline Roper

The Ned Spring Fashion in the Field - NZ Cup Day, Saturday 12 November

Judges 

Ann Armstrong - International Fashion Photographer and Blogger and Racing Enthusiast
Kia Sullivan - Photojournalist and Fashionista
Gareth Hide - Previous Winner of multiple Men's Fashion Events

Overall Women's Winner - Susi Meares

Receives a trip for 4 to Marlborough for 2 nights including lunch, dinner, winery tour, Marisco Vineyards experience, wine tasting with Brent Marris the Owner/Wine Maker. Plus a year’s supply of Ned, a six pack delivered to her home each month

The Ned will also provide a Magnum of Ned Rose for each of the 10 finalists

High Fashion - Youngs Jewellers - Kirsten Morland
A pair of 9ct diamond cluster earrings valued at $2200.

Ladies Racewear – IBK Photography -  Gemma Kirk
Luxe In the City Package
Indulge in all the best spots around Christchurch be featured in Cantabrian Magazine and capture a memory to last forever.
Package includes:
IBK Glam Photoshoot Package
Including: Hair by Holly @ Haar Designs
Nicola Quinn Beauty & Day Spa Package
Shoes from The Shoe Curator
Dinner for 2 at Hotel Polo Bar & Restaurant (value $120)
Featured fashion profile on Cantabrian Magazine
A Night Stay Penthouse Apartment 16
Total Value: $4,000

Maiden of the Carnival - Stephanie Murray Mortgages - Tanaya Jeffcott
Wins 3 nights at the Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel including Remarkables room, complimentary Breakfast, Evening canapes and drinks. Along with 3 Day luxury car hire with Touchdown rentals. Valued at $2,500.

Local Lady – Scenic Hotel Group - Maria Wright
5 night's accommodation at a Scenic Hotel in New Zealand (exceptions apply)Millinery - Monika Neuhauser & MJ Hatz - Jo Laurenson
$250 voucher for Monika Neuhauser
$400 voucher for MJ Hatz

Men’s Fashion - Sergios Menswear   - Samuel Lael Schwartfeger
$1500 personally fitted outfit
$200 Sergios Menswear Voucher Runner up - Zane Tate
The Ned provide 3 Pinot Noir Magnums for the first 3 men

What to wear on raceday

Knowing the difference between day wear and evening wear

• Race day Fashion is very simple but elegant day wear. Not a lot of skin showing, and modesty is the key.
• Plan your outfits in advance. Judges will be awarding points according to coherence and thought that has gone into the outfit, together with the knowledge of appropriateness of the outfit.
• Avoid anything too tight, revealing or midriff-baring , dresses need to fall at the knee or lower and keep in mind that the races are a daytime event.
• A headpiece is always important to coordinate with your outfit. Think carefully of how your hair sits with your headpiece or hat. Typically for a headpiece, long hair is pulled away, pinned or in a ponytail so that it works with your hair. Remember, you are trying to achieve an overall effect – the hat should be part of the outfit.
• This is a time to embrace the best of spring! There is no wrong or right when it comes to a beautifully coordinated outfit.
• You will be getting judged on a points system this year on cup day.
• Points will be given on the appropriateness of your outfit, day wear, tidy shoes, clutch, hair/ millinery, and overall outfit.
• You will never get judged on your age, your size, or your looks. Here at Riccarton Park we would like to encourage women and men of all shapes and sizes to enter the fashion competition and support each other through this process.
• For our gentlemen - dress to impress! A well-tailored/ fitted suit and wearing your shoes without socks is fine. Keep it stylish and smart with tie or patterned pocket squares. You may also consider a cool hat to go with your suit. Overall a clean and polished look.