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The Millinery Association of Australia takes great e

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The first Fashions on the Field (FOTF) competition p

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a was held at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne and for Fashion on the Field competitions.

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d As such they created this millinery guide and gives You simply can't have one without the other consent for the guide to be reproduced and shared i g trackside! in part of in full amongst its members, judges, G p

competition participants and hosts of Fashions on u u Many racing clubs across Australia run Fashions on the Field events. Its intent is to clarify what is i d h the Field events at their Group 1 or Country Cup seasonally appropriate with regards to millinery, e

[ race days. These offer both a fun day out and an gentleman's hats, appropriate fashions and differing i occasion to dress up and make friends. For those seasons and climate zones. h G who wish to show their style and flare for fashion this e u u

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With Australia having several climate zones ranging 'In the grammar of fashion, hats are from temperate to tropical, choosing appropriate the punctuation!' Stephen Jones, Patron g

seasonal millinery to complement your outfit can be of the Millinery Association of Australia. f confusing. The Millinery Association of Australia h

(MAA) offers this guide to assist FOTF entrants to e

select the right millinery to match seasonal outfits g and events. h

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Season or Weather? accessories when putting a look together, but a t fabulous piece of millinery can take an outfit to the d a

Spring/Summer e next level. It may be the one element that really n Australia is a large country with diverse climates, so u

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trying to classify fashions into four seasons simply n adhering to seasonal appropriate fabrics.

does not work for all regions. Thus, we have divided b g our millinery FOTF guide into two categories: v b Examples of spring/summer materials include: b r

Temperate - southern regions of the country Straw Braid h g

where there are four distinct seasons Sinamay Tulle i h g Tropical - northern regions where the climate Lace Leather

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g Jinsin Feathers h Confusion may arise if individuals in the same Silk Veiling

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millinery choices. Don't be tempted to bring out a a u sinamay or straw hat for an unseasonably warm n h

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Millinery by Cynthia w Millinery by Rose Hudson Jones-Bryson Millinery by Angie Jackman Millinery by Karin Goodman Fashions on the Millinery trims should be judged on their ability to compliment a hat or headpiece, how it balances the Field Guide:Tropical overall design, whether it suits the season, style and outfit being worn. ALL SEASONS - Year Round Which side of Suggested or recommended materials to use in the Head? trans-seasonal millinery include all those listed earier in this guide for spring and summer millinery. Materials such as straws and sinamay are acceptable Women’s millinery has traditionally always been worn for millinery designs at events held during on the right-hand side of the head. Depending on 'autumn/winter' months in northern states as it is hair parting, hair style and the preference of the recognised that temperatures are hotter in these wearer, creating balance for the entire outfit is a parts of Australia so seasonal rules do not apply. more important consideration than judging purely by which side of the head the piece 'should' be worn on. More information about millinery materials can be found on the following websites: Some women declare that they just can't wear hats www.torbandreiner.com because they don't feel or look good in them, but www.houseofadorn.com this often has more to do with the fit of the hat and www.buniquemillinery.com how it is placed on the head. www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au Hats generally look best when worn at a dramatic Millinery Trims angle, just above the eyebrow. If the hat has a brim a sense of intrigue and romance is created if the brim When it comes to millinery, there's a vast array of cuts through the line of sight. This can be seen in the materials that can be used as trimmings on women's first few photos above. (and men's) hats.

Traditionally hats have always been decorated with 'How a hat makes you feel is what a ribbons, flowers, feathers and veiling but the types hat is all about.' Philip Treacy, Milliner and styles of trims used today is really only limited by one's imagination. Millinery

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h Judging Fashions It’s wonderful to see individuals up on stage 'owning it' and allowing their personalities to shine through as Al l Seasons

Due consideration must be given to seasonally they competein Fashions on the Field events around g appropriate millinery, fashion and accessories as the counrty. style, current trends, originality, imagination, p creativity and attention to detail is paramount. Poin ts for FOTF judges to consider: u Appropriate colours for the season h Judges should evaluate an individual's overall Correct seasonal fabric choices [ presentation, deportment, grooming as well as In keeping with competition themes i attention paid to their millinery and accessories to G ie. Derby Day add the finishing touches to their outfit. And of course AMAZING millinery! u i P h d o t o s e

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Judging Millinery a r g Aln l Seasons When it comes to judging millinery, current trends to invest in for that outfit. Note how the hat or h d should be observed. Are brims wider or narrower headpiece is adorned or ‘trimmed’. Do the flowers,

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centimeters to someone's height, but it is important Also note how the millinery has been designed, e to consider whether the percher hat is in proportion whether it has good proportion and has balance. u f u

to the rest of the outfit? Is it the right style choice? Finally, does it suit the wearer? A participant may be h r

Does it suit the season? In other words, is the wearing the most beautiful Dior brim - styled hat, g S millinery balanced? but if she is petite such a wide brim may overpower t h

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Judging Millinery a few more tips p t The stylish male Fash…ions on the Field entrant is a Men should be encouraged to wear hats when u a

gent who considers the extra details when planning entering Fashions on the Field competions as it adds n his outfit. He needs to wear something that looks style and a point of difference to their outfit. Hats h [ d

fantastic to indulge his ‘passion for fashion’ and he can also add personality, give confidence to the

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Each competitor is judged based on their originality Depending on the season hats can be made from u u i

and interpretation of current fashion trends, straw, felt (fur or wool), leather, suede and fabrics d h

appropriateness of the suit (or jacket and pants) for such as tweed, tartan or linen. Gents have many hat e [ the climate and the individual's attention to detail. style options to choose from including: i h

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individualise personal style and have fun. Grooming Trilby Bowler i r g d and deportment are also are also essential. Flat cap Top hat h

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