In what is just another shining example of how innovative and forward thinking the Australian racing industry has become, as well as its awareness of how important a role fashion is playing in the strength of their entire industry, the VRC has again announced the MYER ‘Peoples Choice’ award for the Fashions on the Field event in 2013.
Ladies from all over the country, and indeed the world, are encouraged to take a portrait style snap of themselves in their best raceday ensembles and enter via the Facebook page provided by the Flemington racecourse. Last years competition was such a success, its sure to get even bigger for 2o13.
Simply enter the 2013 Myer Fashion on the Field Women’s Racewear People’s Choice, for your chance to win a ten day trip of a lifetime to the 2013 Melbourne Cup Carnival, with automatic entry to and compete for the coveted Myer Fashion on the Field National title on Crown Oaks Day –The Ultimate Style Day.
There are three crucial stages to the competition:
Stage 1: Submit your entry via Facebook from Monday 2 September until Monday 30 September 2013.
Stage 2: The top 20 finalists will be selected by an expert panel of judges and announced on Wednesday 2 October.
Stage 3: Public voting to determine the winner will take place from Wednesday 2 October until 5pm, Monday 21 October.
Every week one lucky contestant will be chosen as Myer’s Pick of the Week and will win a $500 Myer Gift Card. The winner’s entry will be posted on Myer’s Facebook page.
The 2013 Myer Fashions on the Field Women’s Racewear People’s Choice winner will be officially announced on Monday 21 October once the public votes have been tallied.
All applicants must be available to travel to Melbourne between Tuesday 29 October and Friday 8 November 2013.
And make sure you pay attention to their criteria to give yourself every chance possible to win the fantastic a ten day trip of a lifetime to the 2013 Melbourne Cup Carnival, with automatic entry to and compete for the coveted Myer Fashion on the Field National title on Crown Oaks Day –The Ultimate Style Day.
Contestant Criteria
- One entry per person permitted
- Contestants must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be available between 29 October and 8 November 2013
- Women’s Racewear must be worn, including headwear
- Photos submitted with the contestants’ entry must not be altered or digitally enhanced in any way
- Image must be portrait and display full outfit including shoes and headwear
- Contestants and/or their outfits are not permitted to promote commercially a brand, store or designer
- Contestants must not receive any compensation from a third party for entering this competition
- All prizes awarded to the contestant must remain the property of the contestant
- Contestants are not permitted to alter or add to their outfit in any way from the time they enter the online competition until the end of the National Competition
Judging criteria
A panel of judges based their votes on the following Women’s Racewear criteria:
- Style and originality
- Appropriateness of the outfit for the Melbourne Cup Carnival and the individual
- Attention to detail with accessories
- Understanding and interpretation of the current fashion trends
- Grooming and deportment. Suitability of the outfit for the raceday
This is just another fantastic competition that is attached to the illustrious spring racing carnival that is such a platform for the wonderful fashion and lifestyle that exists within Australia and their thriving racing industry.