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Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
ParisLongchamp, Paris
Parisian Chic – refined and elegant, hats encouraged
You are invited · Sat 30 May 2026
Queensland Derby Day
Eagle Farm, Brisbane, Australia
flagshipHats required
Theme: Black and White. Elegant monochrome following Melbourne tradition. Play with textures and patterns—stripes, polka dots, lace overlays—within the black-and-white palette.
Theme colours
- black
- white
what to wear
The dress code
- Dress standard
- Black Tie / Morning Dress
- Millinery
- required
- Season
- Winter
- Prize money
- Queensland Derby G1 $1M, Kingsford Smith Cup G1 $1M
Women
Black and white theme day. Monochrome elegance with sophisticated millinery.
Required
- Black and white attire
- Fascinator or hat
- Elegant footwear
Encouraged
- High-contrast styling
- Architectural millinery
- Structured silhouettes
Leave at home
- Colour (theme is black & white)
- Casual wear
- Denim
Men
Black and white formal attire. Morning suit or dark suit preferred.
Required
- Black or charcoal suit
- White shirt
- Black tie
- Polished shoes
Encouraged
- Morning suit
- Top hat (The Birdcage)
- White pocket square
Leave at home
- Coloured suits
- Casual wear
- Brown shoes
Formal enclosures
Men: Long-sleeve collared shirt (tucked in), tailored trousers, covered dress shoes. Suit jacket required for Members bars.
Styling notes
Black and white theme. Textures and patterns within monochrome palette.
Weather
Early November - typically 16-20°C. Classic spring racing conditions. Light jacket recommended for evening.
Part of
Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival
Sat 2 May 2026 to Sat 4 July 2026 · Eagle Farm & Doomben
Queensland's premier carnival with over $15 million in Group 1 prize money centered on Eagle Farm and Doomben.
Brisbane winters are mild (12-22°C) but call for heavier fabrics than summer: wool blends, structured tailoring, and layered looks. Bronze, copper, and rose gold are popular metallic accents.
Fabrics: Wool blends, structured tailoring, sequins, beading, embossed fabrics
- Black and White
- soft colours and florals
- Black White with Red
- winter 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
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