
Are you the crème de la crème?
New Zealand's fashions in the field final and Ellerslie's most hotly-contested racewear competition, Nissan Prix de Fashion is the ultimate showcase of RaceDay fashion!
Style, sophistication and co-ordination of an outfit are a must for any contender aiming to win the title and take away the fabulous winner-takes-all prize package including a Nissan Juke to keep!

What do the judges look for?
- Appropriateness of the outfit for the RaceDay
- Suitability of the outfit for the weather conditions of the day
- Style and originality
- Attention to detail
- A headpiece is an essential component of racewear for the ladies - as is a suit and tie for the gents
- Understanding and interpretation of current fashion trends
- Grooming and deportment
- Someone who embodies the essence of Ellerslie
Entrants are welcome to use any fabric or materials in the construction of their outfit (including headwear), but are reminded that a competitor's ensemble should be appropriate for the weather conditions of the day.
Nissan Prix de Fashion Judges Panel
- Liz Puranam - TV3
- Jay-Jay Feeney - The Edge Radio
- Lorraine Cookson - Melbourne Cup Winner and Racing Personality
- Claire Hahn - Ellerslie Prix de Fashion past Winner, Stylist and Head Judge
View the Nissan Prix de Fashion Terms & Conditions HERE
Online registration has now closed. Please register on the day before 1.55pm at the fashion registration tent inside the course opposite the Ellerslie stand. Please note this event will be held inside.
Also check out the Nissan Fashion Village...
For more info or to purchase tickets
Calling all fashionable fillies and colts! If your day at the races is all about what to wear and who's wearing who - this is for you. Set on the Newmarket Lawn and surrounding the Nissan Prix de Fashion catwalk, this is the ultimate in TV3 Derby Day glamour!
SUPREME WINNER TAKES ALL PRIZE LIST
Brand new Nissan Juke vehicle
‘Complete Principals pamper package’
The complete Principals ‘High summer’ range of 2012.
$500 voucher to spend at ‘Lucy and the powder room’
$500 voucher to spend at ‘Stephen Marr’
Champagne Tiffin afternoon tea’ for 6 people at the Langham Hotel
6 x bottles of Champagne
Package from Mink Photography.
One hour pampering makeover and one hour professional studio shoot in the Mink Photography gorgeous Takapuna based studio with their award winning photographer Lester de Vere – the winner will also receive a 20” x 13” art mount PLUS a coffee table book with fifteen of their favourite images – and a dvd of the personal shoot to remember the special day.
Westfield 277 Wardrobe
A personalized shopping experience with a stylist at Westfield 277 for you and a friend and both go home with a new 277 wardrobe*.
*Includes $2,500 worth of Westfield Gift Cards and a 3 hour style session for two people valued at $500
Elizabeth Arden
A Years supply of luxury Elizabeth Arden skincare to the value of $5,000
The winner of the Nissan Prix de Fashion competition will also win a trip to the 2012 Melbourne Cup Carnival including; 4 night’s accommodation at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, two tickets to Emirates Melbourne Cup Day and Crown Oaks Day with hospitality in the Myer Fashions on the Field enclosure. The prize will also include transfers to and from the race course on Emirates Melbourne Cup Day and Crown Oaks Day. * flights not included.
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