The Biggest International Stage Fashionista’s have Ever Seen!
From the Dubai World Cup Website: Jaguar is proud to be associated once again with the Style Stakes competition at the 2014 Dubai World Cup. The Jaguar Style Stakes, a must for any self-respecting fashionista, is one of the region’s most hotly anticipated events for fashion trend setters, with the winner securing a 2014 Jaguar F-Type for a year. The judging panel brings expertise from Dubai’s Fashion and Media industry, Alanoud Badr (Fashion Designer, Consultant & Stylist), Jessica Kahawaty (Miss World Runner Up 2012), Joelle Mardinian (TV Presenter & Beauty Expert) and Nicola Gibson (Jaguar MENA Marketing Manager). The Jaguar Style Stakes judges will critique some of UAE’s most stylish men and women competing for a place in the below categories: • Best Dressed Lady • Best Dressed Man • Best Dressed Couple • Best Hat • Most Creative Hat • Longines Most Elegant Lady This year the Best Hat and Most Creative Hat categories will be judged side by side at the same time, bringing to the stage an exciting line up of colourful millinery. The judges will once again be looking for original pieces displaying distant creativity and attention to detail in each head piece. Longines Most Elegant Lady will be exclusively handpicked from the impressive lineup within the Best Dressed Lady category, by our Longines judge. The winner will be presented with a Longines Conquest Classic watch. The watch has a diameter of 29.5 mm, featuring 12 diamonds on a mother of pearl dial and 30 diamonds embedded in the watch casing. The stakes will be higher than ever within this category.
Pre-Registration:
Entrants will get a chance to register online in advance, saving time on the day. Limited entries will be available for advance registration. On the day, registration will be available between 2:00pm and 3:50pm on Level 1 – Gate A, Gate C, Gate D and the Jaguar Style Stakes arena, with the competition starting at 4:35pm in the Jaguar Style Stakes Arena in Apron Views.
Please click on the link below to access the Pre-Registration Entry Form:
Jaguar Style Stakes Pre-Registration Form
Registration:
Registration forms will be available on Dubai World Cup day (March 29, 2014) from all Jaguar Style Stakes registration desks located on Level 1 – Concourses at Gates A, C, D and at the Jaguar Style Stakes Arena. All entrants must be 21 years of age or above to enter. The winners must be over 25 years of age and UAE residents to qualify for the Jaguar F-Type prize. 
Jaguar Style Stakes Schedule:
| 4:35pm | Best Hat / Most Creative Hat |
| 5:00pm | Best Dressed Man |
| 5:25pm | Best Dressed Couple |
| 6:05pm | Longines Most Elegant Lady |
| 6:05pm | Best Dressed Lady |
All participants must be present at the Jaguar Style Stakes Arena, 15 minutes prior to their registered category. Judges will be on the lookout for style, originality, attention to detail, as well as appropriateness of the outfit for the race day. Below are useful tips from internationally renowned stylist, Mandi Kingsbury on what the judges are looking for: • Hats/fascinators are essential for ladies • Style and originality • Grooming and deportment • Coordination of ensemble • Enjoy the invigorating colour palette of Spring: Coral, Lime Green, Summer Blues • Elegant close toe heels or sandals • Dramatic clutches are a must-have but should not be too heavy or Chanel inspired bags to sling around your neck • Statement necklaces with a simple dress, if you are brave enough to carry it
Below are useful tips indicating what the judges are looking for and what is considered inappropriate: • Bare heads (hat or fascinator is essential) • Revealing attire (i.e. miniskirts/dresses, plunging necklines, bare midriff, or clothing made of see-through materials, visible underwear) • Evening gowns • Arriving late • Sunglasses on stage • Jeans or trainers • Clothing that resembles nightclub wear • Under 21 years of age – all entrants must be at least 21 or older 
Why wouldn’t you enter ladies and gents? This is a perfect opportunity to show off your fabulous outfit and have a fabulous time at a fabulous race day?? (Enough fabulouses??) 🙂 Stay tuned for more!!