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Racing Fashion Weekly

You are invited · Sat 14 Mar 2026

Coolmore Classic - Chandon Ladies Day

Rosehill Gardens, Sydney, Australia

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Chandon Ladies Day celebrates feminine elegance. Sophisticated autumn palettes with touches of glamour.

Theme colours

  • champagne
  • rose gold
  • autumn tones

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Smart
Millinery
encouraged
Season
Autumn
Prize money
Group 1 Coolmore Classic

Women

Men

Styling notes

Ladies Day tradition. Fascinators and statement headpieces de rigueur. Pantsuits increasingly popular.

Part of

Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival

Sat 7 Mar 2026 to Sat 25 Apr 2026 · Royal Randwick & Rosehill Gardens

Australia's richest autumn carnival with $40+ million in prize money across the Golden Slipper, The Championships, and supporting features.

Autumn elegance at its peak: rich burgundies, wines, plums, and emerald greens for Golden Slipper. Gold metallic accessories tie into the theme. The Championships Day 1 follows Derby Day tradition with black-and-white monochrome.

Fabrics: Structured tailoring, felt and leather headpieces, wool blends

  • Touch of Gold
  • Black and White
  • autumn elegance
  • statement headpieces

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