flagshipSun 4 Oct 2026
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
ParisLongchamp, Paris
Parisian Chic – refined and elegant, hats encouraged
You are invited · Sat 2 May 2026
Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, Kentucky, United States
flagshipHats required
Derby Chic – extravagant hats, pastel palettes, southern elegance
Theme colours
- pink
- red roses
- pastels
- seersucker
what to wear
The dress code
- Dress standard
- Black Tie / Morning Dress
- Millinery
- required
Women
The most exciting two minutes in sports. Spectacular hats and Southern elegance.
Required
- Derby dress
- Spectacular hat
- Elegant footwear
Encouraged
- Large brimmed hat
- Bold colours
- Florals
- Pink and pastels
Leave at home
- Casual wear
- Small fascinators (go big!)
- Denim
Men
Southern gentleman style. Seersucker suits and bow ties tradition.
Required
- Suit or sports coat
- Dress shirt
- Dress shoes
Encouraged
- Seersucker suit
- Bow tie
- Pastel colours
- Pocket square
Leave at home
- Casual wear
- Jeans
- Sneakers
Weather
First Saturday in May - 18-26°C. Louisville spring, can be warm and humid.
Check the official details before you go: kentuckyderby.com ↗
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.
