A star-studded judging panel for the Albury Gold Cup Fashions on the Field is sure to draw crowds to next Friday’s event.
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Bachelorette 2017 contestant Luke McLeod, Nine News presenter Jo Hall and Miss Universe Australia Olivia Rogers will be the most famous faces track-side, while Michael Knox of Skinlogics Albury is well-known on the Border.
Milliner Danica Erard will fill the fifth seat, bringing a wealth of the knowledge to the panel on March 23.
Fashions co-ordinator Sarah Crothers said the former Deniliquin woman was well-respected as the exclusive milliner for stars like Rebecca Judd.
“She’s absolutely sky-rocketed and it’s great to have her on board,” she said.
“Luke McLeod is staring in Bachelor in Paradise, which launches on Sunday and he’s also very charity-focused, so he’s someone we’ll see a lot more of.
“We’ve got quite a big judging panel this year, which will be really good.”
The panel will judge the Myer millinery, lady and gentleman of the day categories, plus ‘secret choice’ where a winner is picked from the crowd, returning for the second year.
Ms Crothers said it was important people took their time on the stage to ensure judges could fully appreciate outfits.
“It’s always nice to see the older, elegant styles, but from what’s been going on with the fashion festivals, there’s a lot of florals, prints and long sleeves, also bell sleeves are still in,” she said.
“It is Autumn, even though it doesn’t feel like it, and the judges will look for Autumn colours and fabrics.
“One of the main prizes is through the Race Club with a marquee package for 40 people, Danica is donating one of her pieces, we’ve got accomodation, wine and beauty products, and Myer Centrepoint being the major sponsor has contributed a lot.”
Registrations for Fashions on the Field will be open from 10.30am until 1.20pm and the competition will begin after race one at 1.25pm.