Riesling trails, hidden villages, extraordinary local fare and the distant gallop of horses – getting lost in the Clare Valley is as cathartic as it is thrilling, as you never know what lies behind the next lush row of vines. Poised on a hilltop, gazing over vineyards and pockets of red earth that remind you that you are truly immersed in country Australia, the Hill Livestock Clare Easter Races attracted thousands of locals and tourists looking to embrace the authentic experience of this great verdant valley.
The eclectic crowd was a mix of picnickers and marquee-goers, gathered in high spirits to leave more memories upon Clare’s ancient land in a colour palette not dissimilar to the surroundings. Following the pattern of the sun, the trackside fashion displayed the milky tones of a cloudy dawn, golden shards of midday, vivid sunset reds, dusky pinks and the blacks reminiscent of a moonless midnight. Think frills, billowing sleeves, flirtatious hemlines and a sense fresh femininity accompanied by flowers and refined feather headpieces.
Giving her prized outfit a touch of old-world glamour, Fashion at the Races Winner Laura paired her elaborate white lace Asilio sleeved dress with a restyled Adorn Collection Millinery felt brim hat, completed with shoes by Novo. Take in the sweeping vista of the Valley with some note-worthy street style…
