flagshipSun 4 Oct 2026
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
ParisLongchamp, Paris
Parisian Chic – refined and elegant, hats encouraged
You are invited · Wed 29 July 2026
Darwin Ladies' Day
Fannie Bay Racecourse, Darwin, Australia
major
Fashion competitions take centre stage. Tropical elegance with statement headpieces.
what to wear
The dress code
- Dress standard
- Smart
- Millinery
- encouraged
- Season
- Winter
Women
Men
Styling notes
Major fashion competition day. Bright colours, statement fascinators, tropical prints dominate.
Part of
Darwin Cup Carnival
Sat 25 July 2026 to Mon 3 Aug 2026 · Fannie Bay Racecourse
The Top End's premier racing carnival bringing dry-season glamour to Fannie Bay.
Darwin's dry season (25-32°C, zero humidity) creates perfect racing conditions. Lightweight linens, silks, and breathable fabrics are essential. Bright tropical colours, botanical prints, and statement fascinators dominate.
Fabrics: Lightweight linens, silks, breathable fabrics
- tropical glamour
- bright colours
- botanical prints
- relaxed elegance
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.
