FASHIONS OFF THE FIELD - If Looks Could Not Kill

Event Details:

What: t-rex races/fashion comps

The Compassionate Stakes features compassionate Canberrans, racing in giant inflatable T-Rex costumes to make cruelty ancient history!  Fashionistas can participate in Fashion Off The Fields competition, information about horses and animal racing will be available, a vegan sausage sizzle and baked goods will be available, prizes and entertainment abound.

Where: City Walk - Canberra (between the Merry-Go-Round & The Fish Shack)

Join hundreds of people in Canberra's City for the launch of this fun, feel good event! Find us near the Merry-Go-Round

When: Tuesday 5 November 12-4pm

T-Rex races will be held every half hour from 12.30 to 3:30pm

Fashion Off the Field

All  are eligible to enter Fashions off the field. Entrants can either  register online (below) or on the day between the times advised at the  Fashion Stage, unless otherwise approached by our expert Fashion Off the  Field official scouts.  

The categories for the 2019 Compassionate Stakes Day Fashions Off the Field are:  

Leopard - Stylish Spots

Get  spotted in our Fashion Off the Fields competition by putting together a  stunning ensemble with spots. Please, no fur, feathers, leather or silk  in your attire. Extra points awarded to entrants with cruelty-free  clothing.  Ribbons awarded to 3rd place, 1st place winner of Leopard category will be eligible for Top Dog category.    

 

 Zebra - Monochromatic Magic 

Some  things are black and white, like how we should be kind to animals - and  your gorgeous outfit!  Enter our Fashion Off the Fields competition by  putting together a stunning monochromatic ensemble. Black and White  only. Please, no fur, feathers, leather or silk in your attire. Extra  points awarded to entrants with cruelty-free clothing.  Ribbons awarded to 3rd place, 1st place winner of Zebra category will be eligible for Top Dog category.    

 

Penguin - Office Outfits & Striking Suits 

Are  you known for your show-stopping ensembles? Never understood the saying  "less is more"?   Enter our Fashion Off the Fields competition by  sharing your signature overtly over the top opulent outfit. Think colour  and creating that "wow factor". Please, no fur, feathers, leather or  silk in your attire. Extra points awarded to entrants with cruelty-free  clothing.  Ribbons awarded to 3rd place, 1st place winner of Penguin category will be eligible for Top Dog category.    

 

Peacock - Overtly OTT 

Are  you known for your show-stopping ensembles? Never understood the saying  "less is more"?   Enter our Fashion Off the Fields competition by  sharing your signature overtly over the top opulent outfit. Think colour  and creating that "wow factor" Please, no fur, feathers, leather or  silk in your attire. Extra points awarded to entrants with cruelty-free  clothing. Ribbons awarded to 3rd place, 1st place winner of Peacock category will be eligible for Top Dog category.    

 

Cockatoo - Head-turning headpiece 

Win glory with your  crowning glory!   Enter our Fashion Off the Fields competition with  your stunning headpiece. Please, no fur, feathers, leather or silk in  your attire. Extra points awarded to entrants with cruelty-free  clothing.  Ribbons awarded to 3rd place, 1st place winner of Cockatoo category will be eligible for Top Dog category.   

 

Top Dog - Overall Winner 

 Number One. The  best. Winner. The Champion. Sound like you? Win a category and be in the  running for the glory of the Top Dog award! The Top Dog competition  will be awarded to cruelty-free ensembles only. 

The Judges

Jessica Adelan-Langford - Adelan Langford Legal Consulting 

Alison Kaigan - Genki Finance

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Prizes

TO BE ANNOUNCED (But obviously, there will be the glory)

Eligibility

All sections of the Fashion Off the Fields competition are open to all, Men, Women and friends beyond the binary. 

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Entrants  are urged to plan their outfits with compassion in mind, please avoid  animal products (feathers, fur, silk, leather) - additional points will  be awarded to entrants with no animal products in their designs.  

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Entrants will be judged upon their creativity, styling and accessories, judges decisions are final.