This story was one of the top stories from 2024 and was originally published in December.
Fashions on the Field was a winner in Werribee, as fashionistas and potential icons came from near and far to showcase the best of their wardrobes.
Local Gent of the Day Daniel Barber proved that persistence pays off.
“It’s been a long time, four years I’ve been entering the fashion show and finally got the victory which is very sweet,” he said.
Donning a green MJ Bale suit, Gent of the Day Graham Walter has his festive season sorted.
I’ve just bought it recently and I thought, well green is for Christmas and matched it all with blue.”
Runner-up Michael McAlpine’s mountaineering expedition to Peru last year might be the definition of living up to your name, while his pale pink binoculars and beret were very much in vogue.
Sometimes the best thing about bein’ a woman is the prerogative to have a little fun, as the ladies showed when they walked out to Shania Twain’s ‘Man! I Feel Like a Woman.”
A big part of being a woman is being true to yourself, as Local Lady of the Day runner-up Julie McBride proved when showing her neck piece.
“I’m quite into chunky, alternative-type jewellery, so it’s still a little piece of authenticity of myself, so this is actually a daily wear.”
Sharing the podium with her was winner and local Michelle Robinson, who put her sewing skills to use the night before so her hat would match her dress.
Her clutch, which could be best described as a non-descript shell, was a testament to inspiration coming from anywhere- even online.
It’s almost like a shell, but I really like the texture and the colours – it’s got a few different tones of pink in it.”
Kelly Clarky was Lady of the Day, and she could be spotted a mile away in her orange dress.
It would come as no surprise it was a classic case of a rerun.
“I just wanted something bright, I wore this for the Melbourne Cup, changed a few little accessories and wanted to re-wear it because I love the colour, it’s nice and bright,” Ms Clarky said.
