A History of Melbourne Racewear with Fashion Historian Nicole Jenkins
Published on 07 August 2025
Long before ‘Fashions on the Field' began in 1962, Melburnians were dressing elegantly, colourfully—and sometimes
outrageously—for the annual racing season. Racewear has evolved alongside
racing itself, shaped by shifting fashion trends, weather, and global
influences. Join fashion historian and author Nicole Jenkins for an illustrated
talk exploring how London models, style revo