With vintage equestrian items on display and champagne all round, Gucci celebrated TV3 Derby Day in luxury on Saturday, kicking off their fourth association with Ellerslie and Auckland Cup Week…
With vintage equestrian items on display and champagne all round, Gucci celebrated TV3 Derby Day in luxury on Saturday, kicking off their fourth association with Ellerslie and Auckland Cup Week…
Offering guests the most spectacular view of the racecourse and overlooking the finishing line, the custom-designed Gucci Private Suite welcomed the who’s who of Auckland’s social circuit, including Gilda & James Kirkpatrick, Jaime Ridge and Josh Bloxham, Michelle Blanchard, and cast members from The Almighty Johnsons and The Blue Rose, hosted by Managing Director of Gucci Australia & New Zealand Helen Koo.
Pictured above left: Jaime Ridge, Mainette Broekman.
The Gucci Private Suite offered food by top Auckland restaurant, District Dining. The favourite dish of the day was a delicious herb gnocchi with parmesan foam and pea emulsion.
For those who needed some top tips, Andrew ‘Butch’ Castles, Director of Racing and Auckland Racing Club, shared his inside knowledge for guests.
Here are photos from Gucci at Derby Day at Ellerslie 2013…
Below: Gilda Kirkpatrick
Below: Emmett Skilton, Ben Barrington.
Below: Sally Ridge, Warren Fenning.
Below: Gavin Correia, Marty Mhando.
Below: Megan Robinson with the famous Derby Day trophy itself.
Below: Helen Koo, Michelle Blanchard
Below: Petrea Vela, Tori Vela
By Yumeko Leung, 2 March 2013
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