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Racing Fashion Weekly

You are invited · Sat 27 June 2026

Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival

The Curragh Racecourse, Ireland

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Women: Dresses with heavier material/longer in length recommended due to wind. Men: Smart casual to dressy attire encouraged. Millinery: Hats encouraged for fashion competitions. Style: Summer Florals

Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Formal
Millinery
encouraged
Prize money
Return flights to Dubai for two people, 5-night luxurious hotel stay AND €1,000 spending money to enjoy at Dubai Duty Free

Women

Ireland premier Classic. Elegant summer racing style.

Required

  • Smart elegant dress
  • Appropriate footwear

Encouraged

  • Hats and fascinators
  • Irish designers
  • Summer elegance

Leave at home

  • Casual wear
  • Denim

Men

Formal racing attire.

Required

  • Suit or smart separates
  • Collared shirt
  • Polished shoes

Encouraged

  • Tie
  • Quality tailoring

Leave at home

  • Casual wear
  • Shorts

Formal enclosures

Dresses with heavier material/longer in length recommended due to wind

General admission

Smart casual to dressy attire encouraged

Styling notes

Summer Florals

Weather

Late June - 16-22°C. Irish summer - prepare for all conditions.

Check the official details before you go: hri.ie ↗

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