Passion for fashion and horses shines in New York

Having grown up on a horse farm outside Brisbane, model Georgina Burke is no stranger to horses. Now living in New York City, the closest she gets to equines these days is on shoots with clients such as Ralph Lauren or as a friend of the VRC. Her two passions – horses and fashion – come together in this role, and she can't believe her luck.

The VRC caught up with Burke during the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour's recent stop in New York City. Burke shared her excitement for the 2024 Melbourne Cup Carnival and offered her fashion predictions. Expecting lots of bold colours and big hats, she also suggested that racegoers should not be afraid to wear something already in their wardrobe, emphasising the importance of good tailoring, the "key to every successful look."

The Victoria Racing Club have announced its prestigious Melbourne Cup Carnival Fashions on the Field competition is officially open to international entrants online for the second year running.

The globally renowned style event has become a cornerstone of Australia’s premier social and sporting fixture, the Melbourne Cup Carnival, since its inception in 1962 and the VRC is thrilled to once again bring the glamorous spirit of Flemington to fashion lovers the world over.

Alongside the competition’s global launch, the VRC is excited to reveal a record-breaking prize pool valued at more than $AUD370,000, making it the richest fashion competition in Australia, if not the world. 

The four categories including Best Dressed, Best Suited, Emerging Designer and the Lillian Frank AM MBE Millinery Award return for 2024.

The Best Dressed and Best Suited categories are now open to all with digital entries closing at 5pm on Friday 4 October 2024.