FINISHING TOUCHES
“I get more compliments on accessories than anything else,” are the words of Iris Apfel, the famously flamboyant American interior designer and global fashion icon. In our Cup & Show-inspired fashion editorial, see how the latest shapes and styles from local accessory powerhouses help form the blueprint of fashion for the season ahead.
Bags
In a limited set of seasonal colourways, new shapes and silhouettes for spring from Deadly Ponies balance easy use with interesting energy, to fit what you need for a day trackside.
(Hero image: Michaelee wears the Elliatt Tilly tiered maxi dress available to rent from designercollection.co.nz and Deadly Ponies bag.)
Millinery
From Christchurch milliner and creative-at-heart Susi Meares (Seventh & Figg), headpieces and hats are both practical, playful and add the perfect finishing touch to racing fashion.
Footwear
From Mi Piaci’s spring/summer ‘26 collection, The Art of the Garden Party is a celebration of occasion dressing reimagined. Sculptural, dimensional florals and tactile textures build the perfect base for this garden-inspired editorial.
Photography CHARLIE JACKSON @charlierosecreative.
Talent CAMILA and MICHAELEE of PORTFOLIO MODEL AGENCY.
Editorial direction and styling NINA TUCKER.
Wardrobe and styling assistant SAVANNAH LAMAR.
Hair and makeup TESSA TAYLOR.
With thanks to CURATOR’S HOUSE.
