Who is your winning look?
Juliet Cuerden & Matt Tinney at Kia Quokka Day at Ascot Racecourse. Picture: John Koh / The West Australian
Bold florals, vibrant reds and a playful take on neutrals were front and centre at Kia Quokka Day's fashion on the field as a stylish crowd vied to take out the top spot.
The judges — stylist Teagan Sewell, Channel 7's Matt Tinney, Suited founder Simon Crossland and Broochella founder Juliet Cuerden — had some tough competition on their hands, awarding Victoria Hutton and Peter Kerr with the top accolades.
Kia Quokka Day is WA's richest ever race day, with Jokers Grin capturing this year's $5m Quokka.
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