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The Sustainable Style Awards

The July Festival

Dress to Feel Your Best with Sustainability in Mind

 

The Sustainable Style Awards are returning to Ladies Day, Thursday 11 July at The July Festival 2024!

 

Start planning your sustainable outfit for 2024 and book your ticket today to secure the best price!

 

There are over £8,000 worth of prizes to be won! There will also be goodie bags for the Top 10 most sustainably dressed.

 

To have a closer look at this years wonderful Style Awards prize partners, head here to view more:

Style Awards: The incredible prizes – worth £8,500! – Newmarket’s best-dressed will win (velvetmag.co.uk) 

 

We will be announcing our Style Awards judges very soon, but in the meantime, check out our handy judging criteria to help you with your outfit planning.

How to enter

Here's the timings you'll need to know if you wish to particpate in this years Sustainable Style Awards:

 

  •  Entries open at 11.50pm
  • Entries close at 3.00pm
  • Top 10 Finalists contacted between 3.15pm – 3.30pm
  • Top 10 finalists collect of goodie bags at 3.45pm
  • Top three presented at 4.15pm

 

2024 Prizes

Prize total £5,012

 

Neon Leo - £1,000

   Any Queens of Archive dress to own (they range from £260 to £330)

   A 12-month luxe rental package (value £600)

   A Neon Leo tote bag filled with goodies (value £70)

 

Neem London - £1,000 voucher

 

University Arms -  £700

   Overnight stay for two + dinner with bottle of wine (in a Suite)

 

Amelia Scott - Up to the value of £437

   Winner can choose one piece for £259, then two pieces for £89

 

Fitzbillies - £300

   Family Weekend Bakery Box £99

   Fitzbillies Book £20

   2x Fitzbillies Mugs £25

   Brownie Box £19

   Bake-At-Home Bun Box (for the freezer!) £40

   Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two voucher £72

   NEW Red Velvet Cake In A Tin £25

 

To the Fairest - £300

   Eau de Parfum 50ml x 1

   Satin Body Oil x 2

   Scented Candle x 2

   Gift Bag

   Discovery Session (online) with founder

 

Newmarket 875 - £500 voucher

 

Thatch & Roses - £150 bouquet

 

Chocolat Chocolat - £70 Luxury Hamper

   Medium Chocolate Bouquet

   Letterbox of 12 Assorted Chocolates

   Letterbox of 9 Summer Cupcake Chocolates

   Strawberry Eton Mess Shards

   Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans

   Milk Chocolate Buttons

 

Ben’s Yard - £300 ‘Create A Day Out’ voucher

 

Nyetimber - £95, 1 x 1500 ml Classic Cuvee

 

Haydock Park - £160, 2x Premier tickets for Betfair Sprint Cup Day (7 September 2024)

 

Prize total £2,148.50

 

Neon Leo - £425

   Any 2 pre-loved items to buy from our website (up to the value of £75)

   A six-month luxe rental package (value £300)

   A Neon Leo tote bag filled with goodies (value £50)

 

Neem London - £250 voucher

 

University Arms - £180

   30-minute treatment with Afternoon Tea for two

 

Amelia Scott - Up to the value of £267

   Winner can choose three pieces for £89

 

Fitzbillies - £200

   Fitzbillies Afternoon Tea for 4 £75

   Fitzbillies Book £20

   Chocolate Cake In A Tin £25

   Bake-At-Home Bun Box (for the freezer!) £40

   2x Fitzbillies Mugs £25

   Tote Bag & Tea Towel £18

 

To the Fairest - £200

   Eau de Parfum 50ml x 1

   Satin Body Oil x 1

   Scented Candle x 2

   Gift Bag

   Discovery Session

 

Newmarket 875 - £250 voucher

 

Thatch & Roses - £100 bouquet

 

Chocolat Chocolat - £35 Small Luxury Hamper

   Small Chocolate Bouquet

   Strawberry Eton Mess Shards

   Letterbox of 12 Assorted Chocolates

 

Ben’s Yard - £200 ‘Create A Day Out’ voucher

 

Nyetimber - £41.50, 1 x 750 ml Classic Cuvee Multi-Vintage

Prize total £1,044.50

 

Neon Leo - £100
   1 x luxe rental garment (either a 4/8/20 day rental) (value £70)
   A Neon Leo tote bag filled with goodies (value £30)

 

Neem London - £100 voucher

 

University Arms - £150
   3-course dinner for two + bottle of wine

 

Amelia Scott - Up to value of £178
   Winner can choose two pieces for £89

Fitzbillies - £100
   The Cambridge Hamper £90
   Brownie Box £19

 

To the Fairest - £100
   Eau de Parfum 50ml x 1
   Scented Candle
   Gift Bag

 

Newmarket 875 - £100 voucher

 

Thatch & Roses - £75 bouquet

 

Ben’s Yard - £100 ‘Create A Day Out’ voucher

 

Nyetimber - £41.50 750 ml Classic Cuvee Multi-Vintage

What are the judges looking for?

  • The Style Awards judges are looking for racegoers who have made an incredible effort with their head-to-toe look for their day at the races. All racegoers over the age of 18+ are welcome to enter for free on the day.

  • The judges will be looking for creativity, originality, and attention to detail, but most of all, sustainability. 

  • Are you wearing a pre-loved outfit? Or giving a new lease of life to your favourite accessory? Here's what the judges will be looking for on the day:
  • 1: Where is your outfit from?
    2: Where are your shoes from?
    3: Pick one accessory you are wearing – where is this from?

    Points will be awarded based on the following (higher points = higher chance of winning! Maximum of 12 points to be awarded)
    0 – Brand New
    1 – From your wardrobe/worn before
    2 – Borrowed/Rented
    3  - Purchased 2nd hand – e.g Depop, Vinted, Ebay
    4 – Brought from a Charity Shop

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Meet The Judges - 2024

Alice Ryan

 

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Alice Ryan has been a journalist for 25 years and a magazine editor for 15. Her interest in fashion is both professional and personal: while her job requires her to keep up with the trends, her passion for clothes and their ability to empower and transform dates back to her teens (when she took out her first Vogue subscription - she subscribes to this day). Her fashion hero remains Alexander McQueen: combining refined, restrained tailoring with a singular punk spirit, his designs are a tightrope-walk between reality and fantasy. A lover of preloved and vintage pieces in particular, Alice is looking for outfits which tell a story - and showcase their wearer's personal style.

 

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MANDY WEETCH 

 

NEON LEO FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

 

Mandy Weetch began her career in fashion in the 1990s before transitioning to music PR in the 2000s, promoting artists including Paolo Nutini, Travis, JLS, The Darkness, Paloma Faith, and Lemar (to name a few). With a passion for dynamic colours, prints and fashion, Mandy, alongside business partner Abi North, founded Neon Leo. 

 

Mandy's style is defined by bold and vibrant fashion, embracing femininity and color. She believes that fashion has the power to uplift and transform one's mood, promoting authenticity and self-expression. Ahead of the 2024 Boodles July Festival Style Awards, Mandy is on the lookout for a fashion-forward, unique, and, of course, preloved or rented ensemble. Good luck to all participants! 

 

Neon Leo was founded in 2022 by business partners Abi and Mandy. Niche in it’s journey to offer exceptional fashion rentals and preloved clothing, Neon Leo reflects the growing preference for slow and sustainable fashion. Notable milestones include providing their wardrobe for a photoshoot with sustainable jewellery brand Scream Pretty, opening a physical store at No 7 Market Row in Saffron Walden, and achieving the title of Best Women’s Fashion Retailer for Muddy Stilettos, Essex. Neon Leo has recently celebrated its one-year anniversary with exciting projects lining up, including a second cover shoot for July’s Velvet Magazine and working alongside Velvet as the sustainable fashion partner for the Style Awards at The Boodles July Festival at Newmarket Racecourses.

 

VISIT WEBSITE

 

ABIGAIL NORTH

 

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NEON LEO FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

 

Abigail started her working career in advertising - she worked alongside print media clients in planning their branded creative campaigns. She moved into the art space and helped UK based urban artists with their socials and marketing strategies. Forever obsessed with fashion and trending looks, Abi fulfilled her lifelong dream of opening a slow fashion boutique Neon Leo with partner Mandy Weetch - wanting to give women a positive shopping experience that is both trend led and sustainable. 

 

Abi’s style is functional elegance with a trend-led flair. Making jeans work for any occasion, she loves accessorising wardrobe staples to give outfits a contemporary, fashionable twist. Abi is on the lookout for someone who showcases themselves with confidence and has created a head-to-toe look sustainably, without compromising on style. 

 

VISIT WEBSITE

CHRISTOPHER HEENEY

 

 

 

NEEM LONDON Head of Visual Merchandising

 

Christopher has dedicated 15+ years to the fashion industry as a visual merchandiser, honing his craft and establishing a reputation for excellence. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with some of the most prestigious and globally recognised brands, including Puma, Louis Vuitton, Tommy Hilfiger, and Timberland. You can see some of his creations on Bond street, Westfield, and Rodeo drive. His expertise in designing captivating and innovative store environments has taken him around the world, where his work has consistently enhanced the retail experience and brand identity of these high-profile companies.

 

Previously, Christopher served as the International Visual Merchandising Manager for several of these renowned brands. He oversaw the VM strategies across multiple countries, ensuring a cohesive and compelling brand presentation worldwide. His ability to tailor visual merchandising approaches to diverse markets significantly contributed to the global success of these brands.

 

Currently, Christopher holds the position of Head of Visual Merchandising at Neem London, a sustainable menswear brand that believes in slow fashion and environmental responsibility. He is responsible for shaping the visual identity of the brand, ensuring that every store reflects Neem London's commitment to sustainability. Christopher continually pushes the boundaries of what is possible in visual merchandising, striving to inspire both consumers and other industry professionals to embrace a more sustainable and responsible approach to fashion.

 

VISIT WEBSITE

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