Just one week out from the biggest day in Hawke's Bay Racing, fashion and the stylish set are prepared to shine.
This year it's not all about the ladies, with emphasis on male grooming and good dress sense meaning more local lads are expected to step up to the mark.
While a traditional suit is still popular with some, Hunt & Seek Fashion in the Field judges are just as likely to see coloured chinos and a structured sport jacket.
Blue is the colour du jour - from navy to light blue and all hues in between, says Thomson's Suits hire manager Ben Graham.
"We are seeing a lot of blue, it's huge in tailoring in particular."