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30 July, 2024
Raising fashion stakes at Cairns Cup Carnival
THE Cairns Cup Carnival is raising the fashion stakes in 2024. The highly-contested fashions of the field will be one to remember, with spring and vintage themes across two weekends.
This year the Cairns Jockey Club, with long-term fashion partner Myer Cairns, is upping the ante with a fresh vintage theme that will test the local fashion competitors on August 17 and 24.
In 2024, the Red Beret Hotel Cairns Cup Carnival’s Myer Cairns Style Stakes were themed to inspire an even higher standard of entries than in previous years and $30,000 is up for grabs in prizes.
Springtime is the theme contested for contemporary lady of the day, classic lady of the day, best dressed and stylish couple of the day on August 17.
August 24 will be less about spring and more about charm. The theme, A Vintage Affair, will provide an exciting twist, and five more categories are up for grabs, including stylish lady of the day, classic lady of the day, stylish gentleman of the day, couple of the day, and millinery award.
Cairns Cup Carnival ambassadors Tina and Brett Cahill have offered valuable fashion tips to contestants this year.
“We’re both really excited as the ambassadors this year for the Cairns Jockey Club’s announcement that Myer Cairns will be coming back on board as one of our major sponsors this year,” Ms Cahill said.
“We’re also excited to announce our theme this year which will be vintage, so we want everyone to think of pearls, broaches, just that classic feel that you can have a modern feel and vintage it out with a broach.
“For our vintage theme we’re not looking for florals, more lace, broaches, pearls, classic pencil skirts, burgundies, that really vintage look,” she said.
“For the men you want to go for that very classic vintage look with a classic fitted suit, vintage hats and canes,” Mr Cahill said.
“A cane would definitely be a good accessory for men and a scarf could really make for a vintage outfit,” Ms Cahill said.
“It’s fantastic to have Myer involved, today we’re dressed by Myer and they have got an amazing stock here and plenty to choose from so we’re excited for everyone to check it out.”
To register for Myer Cairns Style Stakes or nominate an entry, visit https://bit.ly/3Wwfcs9
