While the majority of people head to the races for well, the racing. There are some among us who unashamedly thrive on the trackside fashion. And there is no better place to showcase the latest styles and show ponies (excuse the pun) in all their fashion-forward glory than the Melbourne Cup at Flemington. 

This year however, there is even more cause to celebrate. Not only is it the first cup day since 2019 which will welcome its full spectator crowd of a pre-covid era, but Victoria Racing Club also marks its 60th year of Myer Fashions on the Field. In true form, the club celebrated this milestone with a black-tie gala (which included a champagne tower and confetti from the ceiling etc) and a nostalgic look of the club’s rich fashion history. Images and film highlights over the years played on screens around the venue putting a nostalgic lens on the event. 

But the Victoria Racing Club took this celebration a step further giving Fashions on the Field a complete glow up – making the format its most inclusive yet. So what does that mean? Well, for one thing, their categories are changing and being replaced with ‘Best Dressed’ and ‘Best Suited’ awards. This means instead of sticking to the traditional gender-based competitions, all genders are encouraged to enter either category, based on what kind of attire they prefer.