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Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
ParisLongchamp, Paris
Parisian Chic – refined and elegant, hats encouraged
You are invited · Sat 5 Sept 2026
Chelmsford Stakes Day
Royal Randwick, Sydney, Australia
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Spring racing begins. Fresh spring florals and elegant racing attire.
what to wear
The dress code
- Dress standard
- Formal
- Millinery
- encouraged
- Season
- Spring
- Prize money
- Group 2 Chelmsford Stakes
Women
Family Day with smart casual elegance. More relaxed than Cup or Oaks.
Required
- Smart day wear
- Enclosed shoes
Encouraged
- Fascinator or hat
- Playful patterns
- Bright colours
- Family-friendly elegance
Leave at home
- Denim
- Thongs
- Activewear
- Casual shorts
Men
Smart casual to formal. Jacket recommended but not essential in GA.
Required
- Collared shirt
- Tailored trousers
- Enclosed shoes
Encouraged
- Sports jacket
- Tie optional
- Polished casual
Leave at home
- Shorts
- Thongs
- Singlets
Weather
Late November - typically 20-26°C. Warmer day, sun protection important.
Part of
Sydney Spring Racing Carnival
Sat 5 Sept 2026 to Sat 12 Dec 2026 · Royal Randwick & Rosehill Gardens
Sydney's spring carnival culminating in The Everest—the world's richest turf race at $20 million—and the $10M Golden Eagle.
Contemporary Sydney style—airy, playful, and fashion-forward. The Everest features "Touch of Blue" theme with white and light blue accents encouraged. Bold, expressive fashion welcomed. Florals for spring, romantic silhouettes.
Fabrics: Airy fabrics, romantic silhouettes, fashion-forward pieces
- Touch of Blue
- contemporary style
- fashion-forward
- spring florals
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.
