flagshipSun 4 Oct 2026
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
ParisLongchamp, Paris
Parisian Chic – refined and elegant, hats encouraged
You are invited · Fri 4 Sept 2026
Birdsville Races Day 1
Birdsville Racecourse, QLD, Australia
major
Outback chic with "Whackiest outfit" competition. The more creative, the better. "Anything goes" philosophy—colour, creativity, and character celebrated.
what to wear
The dress code
- Dress standard
- Smart
- Millinery
- encouraged
- Season
- Spring
Women
Men
General admission
Friday: Whackiest outfit competition. Creativity celebrated. Sandals over stilettos (the dust!).
Styling notes
Melbourne Cup of the Outback. Australia's most remote thoroughbred meeting draws 7,000+ to a town of 140. Orange is the new black—stands out against red desert.
for the day
Shop the look
Wendy Scully Millinery
Pink Pastel Texture Fabric Bandeau Headband
$410
Millinery By Mel
MBM5308
$265
Hello Curve
Meryl Plus Size Black Gold Midi Cocktail Dress
$329
Hello Curve
Elyn Plus Size Teal Off Shoulder Cocktail Dress
$269
Blue Bungalow
Alcatraz Beige Leather Slingback Mule
$129.95
Alias Mae
Parlez Black Leather
$229.95
Samantha Rose
Avera Bag
$75
Samantha Rose
Aloria Bag
$79
save the date
Coming up
majorSat 10 Oct 2026
Caulfield Guineas Day
Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne
Melbourne spring carnival begins. Sophisticated spring elegance with statement millinery.
flagshipSat 17 Oct 2026
Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Day
Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne
Major Group 1 day leading into Melbourne Cup Carnival. Spring elegance with sophisticated millinery.
