Kiwi sisters take out the Fashion on the Field competition

WHILE the screams and cheers echoed trackside for the big race, two NZ sisters had a surprising win of a different kind.

Fashions on the field winner Olivia Moor (c), her sister Charlotte (r) who got third, and second runner up Yvette Hardy. Picture: AP Photo/Andy Brownbill.

IT WAS truly a family affair for the Melbourne Cup Fashions on the Field with two sisters taking out the competition with outfits designed by their mother.

Jewellery designer Olivia Moor came first in the competition with a burnt orange dress with white details and a tartan structural hat, all designed by her mum Alli.

The 2016 Melbourne Cup day of racing at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Winner of Melbourne Cup Myer Fashion in the Field Olivia Moor (L) with her sister Charlotte Moor who was 3rd runner up both from NZ. Picture: David Caird

“She’s so clever,” the 26-year-old said of her mum.

“She works in IT so it’s like a hobby.” Her sister Charlotte, 27, also came third in the competition with a pale blue design with puffy sleeves also created by her mum.

The trio actually flew to Melbourne for the competition from Auckland. “The three of us don’t actually get much time together so it’s nice for us to get together and do something that we all really enjoy,” Olivia said.

The 2016 Melbourne Cup day of racing at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Winner of Melbourne Cup Myer Fashion in the Field Olivia Moor from NZ reacts to the win. Picture: David Caird

Olivia will now go on to compete in the Victorian final of the Myer Fashions on the Field competition, alongside the Derby Day and Oaks Day winners. The Victorian finalist will then compete in the national final of the competition, alongside winners from Tasmania, Western Australia, South Australia, NSW and Queensland.

Melbourne Cup is usually a colourful affair, a stark difference to Derby Day’s black and white theme.

Winner of Melbourne Cup Myer Fashion in the Field Olivia Moor went for the winning colour of the day, which was red. Picture: David Caird

Pink and red were two of the most common choices for women on Cup Day, with numerous variations seen around the VIP sections and around the track.

MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - NOVEMBER 01: Jennifer Hawkins attends Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Melbourne Cup. Bec Hewitt. Picture: Julie Kiriacoudis

Last year’s winning jockey Michelle Payne was wearing a pale pink dress with long sleeves and a flower headpiece, while model Jodi Anasta went for a slightly darker pink dress with puffy selves and a purple bow ribbon in her hair.

Melbourne Cup 2016 via social media ... Jodi Gordon, "Cup Day baby" Picture: Instagram

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Michelle Payne poses at the Tabcorp Marquee on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images for the VRC)

Blue was also a popular colour, with the second placed fashions on the field entry on Tuesday wearing a blue stripped off-the-shoulder top with a navy skirt.

The 2016 Melbourne Cup day of racing at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Winner of Melbourne Cup Myer Fashion in the Field Olivia Moor (centre) with her sister Charlotte Moor who was 3rd Runner Up on right (both from NZ) and Yvette Hardy 2nd Runner Up from QLD. Picture: David Caird