SkyCity Boxing Day Fashion

Strike a pose!

It's the boys turn to strut their stuff on the runway this Boxing Day

Listen up gents, our famous Boxing Day menswear competition is finally back this year after a 3-year pause, so you better get those shoes shined, suits pressed and dress to impress.

In what is set to be a massive day of fashion, the Golf Warehouse Menswear Award will run concurrently with the Maman Fashions in the Field for the ladies and will no doubt separate the men from the boys.

Entering on the day is easy

Just visit our booth located on the Fashion Lawn (keep an eye out for the fashion signs) and fill in a registration form. You’ll then be given instructions as to when to present to the stage for your heat. The registration booth will open at 11am and you need to have entered before 1pm.

The Judges

Angus McDougall

Angus has cemented his place in New Zealand’s fashion scene as an official ambassador for New Zealand Fashion Week, where his impeccable eye for style and trendsetting looks have made him a standout presence.

A self-described beauty enthusiast and handbag connoisseur, Angus’s passion for fashion is matched by his deep appreciation for individuality and self-expression. From bold millinery to cutting-edge ensembles, he knows how to spot a look that turns heads for all the right reasons.

When he’s not immersed in the world of fashion, you’ll find him sharing his insights and inspirations with his loyal Instagram following, where his playful take on beauty and style continues to inspire.

Aleisha Mitchell

Having won both Fashions in the Field and Prix de Fashion at Ellerslie, Aleisha Mitchell is no stranger to the sash.

Often the designer / maker behind her winning outfits, she also knows exactly what it takes to create a winning outfit and those insights, combined with her experience on our racewear judging panels and career as a stylist, mean Aleisha’s bringing an expert eye to Boxing Day.

Lou Heller

Making her judging debut at Ellerslie in 2024 is renowned stylist, Lou Heller. In addition to her stylist career, Lou brings seasoned experience from sitting on fashions in the field panels in both Christchurch and Wellington, meaning she knows exactly what it takes to stand out on and off the track.

Renowned for her keen eye, thoughtful insights and effortless ability to pull a look together, Lou brings a fresh perspective to racewear styling.

Her passion for fashion is rooted in celebrating and empowering people to dress for themselves and we’re sure is something she will be looking for on the runway on Boxing Day.

Sarah Stuart

Living locally near Ellerslie, Sarah Stuart brings her sharp style expertise back to Maman Fashions in the Field.

With years of racewear judging experience, including on the panel of The Ned Prix de Fashion, and her work as a freelance stylist and ambassador for New Zealand Fashion Week and DFS Auckland, Sarah knows how to spot a winning look.

A well-known figure in New Zealand fashion, Sarah’s got her finger on the pulse of what makes for either a winning contemporary or classic raceday look.

The Prizes

  • Golf Warehouse Menswear Award Winner

    The winner of the Golf Warehouse Menswear Award will receive: 

    • $1,000 voucher from Golf Warehouse
    • x2 tickets into The Ascot Stand on Champions Day, 8 March 2025 (RRP $150)
    • A Stella Artois prize pack
    • A bottle of Diamond Heart wine courtesy of The Ned

     

  • Golf Warehouse Menswear Award Runner-Up

    The runner-up of the Golf Warehouse Menswear Award will receive: 

    • $500 voucher from Golf Warehouse
    • x2 tickets into The Ascot Stand on Champions Day, 8 March 2025 (RRP $150)
    • A Stella Artois prize pack
    • A bottle of Diamond Heart wine courtesy of The Ned

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