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Taking place on Champions Day (7 March 2026), this winner-takes-all competition sees one winner walk away with a $15,000+ prize package courtesy of The Ned, as well as the coveted sash and the national racewear title.
The culmination of New Zealand’s fashions in the field competitions, The Ned Prix de Fashion is the national final, bringing together the cream of the crop to crown the country’s most stylish racegoer.
Entry into The Ned Prix de Fashion 2026 is by pre-qualification, with entrants needing to win a qualifying competition in order to secure their spot in the final.
Qualifying events take place throughout the country, all culminating in a final pre-qualifying competition – the Fashion Qualifiers here at Ellerslie on Champions Day (7 March 2026). This gives some lucky contestants one last ‘wild card’ opportunity to secure their place in The Ned Prix de Fashion.
Those contestants then take to the runway in a bid to catch the eye of an expert panel of judges, whose job it is to whittle the field down to just five Grand Finalists and, ultimately, select the Supreme Winner.
2025’s edition marked 20 years of The Ned Prix de Fashion – a milestone moment fittingly won by Danni Alfeld (pictured), representing Canterbury Jockey Club.
To enter The Ned Prix de Fashion you must either win a prequalifying event that takes place at a racecourse in New Zealand over the 2025/26 season or...
For those who have not won a prequalifying competition, there is one final opportunity to enter on the day on 7 March at Ellerslie as part of the day's Fashion Qualifiers round.
A selection of contestants will each be chosen as winners of this competition, earning themselves the final spots in The Ned Prix de Fashion and taking home a prize courtesy of the qualifying round's competition’s partner.
The winners of this competition in 2025 were (as pictured, L to R): Holly Lindsey, Alex Valle, Eleanor Campbell & Ciara Abel.
The Ned Prix de Fashion kicks off, featuring all the representatives from qualifying competitions.
Taking to the runway, contestants are scored by our panel of judges, with the top five points scorers announced as Grand Finalists.
2025's Grand Finalists were (as pictured, L to R): Sheree Sheehan, Danni Alfeld, Sarah Morris, Eleanor Campbell & Kylie Hayes.
From the Grand Finalists, points will again be awarded, with the overall top scorer announced as the Supreme Winner of The Ned Prix de Fashion 2026.
In 2025, that title went to Danni Alfeld, representing Canterbury Jockey Club, who took home the $17,000+ winner-takes-all prize package from The Ned, Tan In The City, and SkyCity Auckland - along with the bragging rights of being the country's national racewear titleholder for the year.
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Fashionistas, your very own precinct is returning to Champions Day, complete with the best seats in the house for The Ned Prix de Fashion – all set in a gorgeous garden-style space curated by The Ned and Auckland Thoroughbred Racing.
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Men aren't forgotten, with the day’s 3 Wise Men Menswear Award offering the winner a prize package care of 3 Wise Men.
Pictured here is 2025's winner Chris Lloyd (left) with runner-up, Patrick Seng (right).
A familiar face on and off the track, club ambassador Carena West brings a wealth of experience and passion to the world of racewear.
As a Club ambassador and the 2019 Myer Fashions on the Field National Final winner at Flemington, Carena’s credentials in racing fashion are as impressive as her raceday ensembles. But her connection to racing goes beyond the runway. Carena is also a Club member, winning owner, and accomplished horse rider, making her a true all-rounder in the racing world.
Off track, Carena keeps her plate full by running a successful activewear label alongside her sister and being a mum to her gorgeous daughter. We also LOVE her equal parts talent, style and hilarity Insta account.
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Seasoned racewear judge, an ambassador of Auckland Thoroughbred Racing and winner of The Ned Prix de Fashion in 2017, Hannah knows exactly what it takes to pull together a look good enough to wow the judges.
Hannah has a wealth of experience and genuine passion for racewear. Her ability to recognise both the finer details and the overall impact of a look always makes her an invaluable member of a judging panel.
Beyond her impeccable style, she’s known for her warmth and encouragement, ensuring every contestant feels confident and celebrated as they take to the stage.
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Christchurch-based stylist Lou Heller is a popular figure on Instagram – empowering thousands of kiwis in all things fashion.
In addition to her stylist career, Lou brings seasoned experience from having sat on fashions in the field panels in Auckland, Christchurch, 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.
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2020 winner of The Ned Prix de Fashion, Katie Flett, joins us as the other half of our South Island-based judges for this year’s competition.
A style ambassador for the Canterbury Jockey Club and a regular on fashions in the field judging panels, Katie brings a wealth of experience and a sharp eye for detail. She knows exactly what it takes to deliver a winning look – and what will make the judges sit up and take notice.
Known for her approachable, encouraging style, Katie has a knack for putting contestants at ease and celebrating individuality. We can’t wait to see her bring both her expertise and her signature enthusiasm to this year’s panel.
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Courtesy of competition naming rights partner, The Ned’s $15,000+ winner-takes-all prize will be published here as soon as it is confirmed.
2026’s terms and conditions will be published here closer to the competition date.
Please click here to view the 2025 competition terms & conditions.
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