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2024 COMPETITION

Channel the effortless sophistication of fashion icons, graceful silhouettes and sleek lines. Whether you’re inspired by understated elegance of the past or the refined simplicity of contemporary trends, embrace the tradition of racewear fashion, knowing that true style never goes out of fashion. 

This year's categories

Find out more about each category, how to enter online and other essential competition details via the category pages below.

Key Dates

DIGITAL COMPETITION OPENING SOON

Wednesday 25 September Melbourne Cup Carnival Fashions on the Field Digital Competition and Creative Awards close
Saturday 19 October  National and International Digital finalists for the Best Dressed and Best Suited Competitions announced

Saturday 2 November

Penfolds Victoria Derby Day*

Daily finals for Best Dressed and Best Suited and Emerging Designer Award Grand Final

Tuesday 5 November

Lexus Melbourne Cup Day* 

Daily finals for Best Dressed and Best Suited and Lillian Frank AM MBE Millinery Award Grand Final

Thursday 7 November VRC Oaks Day*

Daily finals for Best Dressed and Best Suited and Grand Final for Best Dressed and Best Suited Competitions

*Competitions occur on-course throughout Melbourne Cup Carnival 2024

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