2025 Competition | Fashions on the Field

Fashions on the Field

Get ready for the 2025 Fashions on the Field—Digital Competition opens 5 September!

Bold fashion, daring accessories, and a whole lot of flair await. Whether you're a style jockey or a first-time contender, it's your moment to saddle up and show the world that race day fashion is an art form.

THIS YEAR'S CATEGORIES

Find out more about each category and other essential competition information via the category pages below.

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Lillian Frank AM MBE Millinery Award

Fashions on the Field returns to the centre-stage on Front Lawn!

Fashion is at the heart of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, and this year, Fashions on the Field returns to its iconic spot on the Club Lawn. With a new enclosed stage near The Birdcage, get ready for an unmissable display of style and glamour that’s sure to steal the spotlight!

MORE ABOUT A REIMAGINED CARNIVAL

2025 Fashions on the Field Key Dates

Competitions occur on-course throughout select Spring race days and 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival

Friday 5 September	2025 Fashions on the Field Digital Competition opens
Saturday 13 September	Crown Makybe Diva Stakes Day On-course competition
Saturday 4 October	TAB Turnbull Stakes Day On-course competition
11:59PM AEST Sunday 5 October	Melbourne Cup Carnival Fashions on the Field Digital Competition and Creative Awards close
Monday 20 October	Digital finalists for the Best Dressed and Best Suited Competitions announced
Saturday 1 November	Victoria Derby Day Daily finals for Best Dressed and Best Suited and Emerging Designer Award Grand Final
Tuesday 4 November	Lexus Melbourne Cup Day Daily finals for Best Dressed and Best Suited and Lillian Frank AM MBE Millinery Award Grand Final
Thursday 6 November	VRC Oaks Day Daily finals for Best Dressed and Best Suited and Grand Final for Best Dressed and Best Suited Competitions