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Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
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Parisian Chic – refined and elegant, hats encouraged
You are invited · Fri 15 May 2026
Darley Scone Cup Day
Scone Race Club, NSW, Australia
major
Country chic at its finest. Tweed, checked fabrics, felt hats. Muted autumnal tones: olive, rust, burgundy, chocolate, cream. Clean sleek lines with nods to country heritage.
Theme colours
- olive
- rust
- burgundy
- chocolate
- cream
what to wear
The dress code
- Dress standard
- Smart
- Millinery
- encouraged
- Season
- Autumn
- Prize money
- Listed Darley Scone Cup $200,000 1600m
Women
Men
Formal enclosures
Marquee/Functions: Dresses below knee, tailored trousers, millinery mandatory for women; jacket, tie, tailored pants for men.
General admission
General admission: Smart casual
Styling notes
80th anniversary in 2026. Horse Capital of Australia creates unique country-elegant aesthetic. Leather boots and accessories complement equine setting. Fascinators in felt and leather rather than feathers.
Part of
Scone Cup Carnival
Fri 15 May 2026 to Sat 16 May 2026 · Scone Race Club
NSW's largest country racing carnival celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2026 in the heart of Hunter Valley horse country.
Scone's "Horse Capital of Australia" status creates a unique country-elegant aesthetic. The theme blends racing glamour with pastoral sophistication: tweed, checked fabrics, and felt hats are signature looks.
Fabrics: Tweed, checked fabrics, felt hats, leather boots and accessories
- country chic
- pastoral sophistication
- muted autumnal tones
- equine heritage
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
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