February 2019
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Meet our Kangaroo Island Carnival winner - Alex Hecker
Meet, Alex Hecker. She was sashed with the 2019 Kangaroo Island Cup Best Dressed Womenswear title on Saturday 16 February. We spent some time with Alex after her win to get to know her (and her racing style) a little more. Tell us about your winning outfit. What were you...
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WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND THE OAKBANK EASTER RACES
As the days end sooner and we wake to mornings a little crisper, we can rejoice in knowing it’s finally here. Oakbank season. Gloriously sunny days in the lush Adelaide hills create the perfect environment for the Oakbank Easter Races. The five pillars of Oakbank are what keeps racegoers returning...
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ALL THE FASHION FROM THE KANGAROO ISLAND CUP
The SeaLink Kangaroo Island Racing Carnival ran from February 14 to 16 at the Cygnet River Racecourse in Kingscote, where the competition came to a climax on one sensational Saturday of regional racing. A true celebration of Kangaroo Island culture, the track was inundated with offerings from local food and...
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Smoulder Session: Master your race day smoky eye
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. A well-executed smoky eye is an infallible match for every racing occasion, because, let’s say it together, black goes with everything. The original neutral gives your eyes depth and structure, maximising your lash thickness and making your irises all the more alluring. Be sure to...
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Meet Naracoorte Cup winner - Brooke Walter
Meet, Brooke Walter. She was sashed with the 2019 Naracoorte Cup Best Dressed Womenswear title last sunday. We spent some time with Brooke after her win to get to know her (and her racing style) a little more. Tell us about your winning outfit. What were you wearing? Dress: Only...
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FASHION LOOKS FROM THE NARACOORTE CUP
The MiniJumbuk Naracoorte Cup drew in crowds of locals and visitors to celebrate both the biggest day at the Naracoorte Racing Club and the finale of the Taste the Limestone Coast Festival. Just an hour inland from the Coast’s charming beachside towns, Naracoorte boasts a historic livestock and farming industry,...
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Frequently Asked Questions on FATR
We hope you are enjoying this year’s Fashion At The Races competition season as much as we are. We are now nine qualifying events into the 2018-19 season, and we have loved seeing the bold and bright colours everyone is bringing to the competition thus far. We often get asked...
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Carnival Couture: Racing’s best bespoke fashion moments
Spring Carnival is so big for Australian designers, they are now dedicating entire collections to racewear, but with popularity comes an air of danger. Choosing a prominent ready-to-wear label can cause you to prowl a racing club much like a snow leopard trying to size up a rival in the...
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STREET STYLE LOOKS FROM THE STRATHALBYN CUP
In a mere 40-minute cruise from Adelaide, Strathalbyn’s boutique club entices racegoers to experience one of South Australia’s most picturesque destinations in style. The Northpoint Fleurieu Strathalbyn Cup has earned its reputation as one of the state’s greatest sartorial spectacles, enticing tourists and locals to embrace the iconic atmosphere of...
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Meet Strathalbyn Cup winner - Virginia Ross
Meet, Virginia Ross. She was crowned with the 2019 Strathalbyn Cup - Best Dressed Womenswear title last Sunday. We spent some time with Virginia after her win to get to know her (and her racing style) a little more. Tell us about your winning outfit. What did you wear to...