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.
Melbourne Cup Carnival Competition Daily Schedule
Howden Victoria Derby Day
Daily schedule 10:30am: Registrations open 11:30am: Registrations close 11:40am: Promenades commence 12:25pm: Best Dressed Preliminary Finals 1:05pm: Best Dressed Daily Final 1:35pm: Emerging Designer Award presented by Vogue Preliminary Finals 2:15pm: Emerging Designer Award presented by Vogue Final 2:45pm: Best Suited Preliminary Finals 3:25pm: Best Suited Daily Final
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day
Daily schedule 9:15am: Registrations open 10:15am: Registrations close 10:25am: Promenades commence 11:10am: Best Dressed Preliminary Finals 11:50am: Best Dressed Daily Final 12:15pm: Lillian Frank AM MBE Millinery Award Preliminary Finals 12:55pm: Lillian Frank AM MBE Millinery Award Final 1:20pm: Best Suited Preliminary Finals 1:50pm: Best Suited Daily Final
Crown Oaks Day
Daily schedule 11:30am: Registrations open 12:30pm: Registrations close 12:40pm: Promenades commence 1:25pm: Best Dressed Preliminary Finals 2:05pm: Best Dressed Daily Final 2:35pm: Best Suited Preliminary Finals 3:05pm: Best Suited Daily Final 3:35pm: Best Dressed - Grand Final 4:05pm: Best Suited - Grand Final
THIS YEAR'S CATEGORIES
Find out more about each category and other essential competition information via the category pages below.
Fashions on the Field presented by Lexus 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 presented by Lexus 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
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2025 Fashions on the Field presented by Lexus 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
Howden 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
Crown Oaks Day Daily finals for Best Dressed and Best Suited and Grand Final for Best Dressed and Best Suited Competitions
