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Date to be announced · first Sunday of the Grosse Woche (2025: 31 Aug; 2024: 25 Aug; the 2027 meeting runs 28 Aug–5 Sep)

Style Challenge (first Sunday of the Grosse Woche)

Galopprennbahn Baden-Baden · Iffezheim, Iffezheim (Baden-Baden), Germany

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Baden Galopp's fashion contest, held under a new motto each year (2026: 'Old Money. Your Style.'; 2025: 'Dress like you are already famous'; 2024: 'Summer Glam').

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Formal
Millinery
encouraged
Season
Summer

Women

No dress code. For the contest the motto is 'guidance, not a strict requirement'; the jury also rewards personal style and says a single hat or accessory can be enough.

Encouraged

  • An outfit that interprets the year's motto
  • Fascinator, sun hat or panama

Men

No dress code; men may enter. Jacket recommended in the lounges.

Encouraged

  • Linen or light wool suit
  • Panama hat

Outfits built to this dress code

What to wear to Grosse Woche Baden-Baden

6 outfits for women and men, with the reason each one passes.

See the outfits

Styling notes

Read the motto when it is announced and build the outfit round one statement piece. Past winners leaned on a strong hat.

Weather

About 13–25°C.

History

In 2025 Sylvie Meis chaired the jury.

where you are standing

Enclosure by enclosure

Brenners Lounge / Rizzi & Co Fine Dining Club

Baden Galopp FAQ.

Women

No rule; elegant day dress is usual.

Men

Jacket recommended ('nicht fehl am Platz').

General areas (Sattelplatz, stands)

'Ob Lieblingsjeans oder großer Hut: beides hat seinen Platz.'

Women

No fixed dress code.

Men

No fixed dress code.

Fashions on the Field

  • Style Challenge main prize: the look that best interprets the year's motto
  • 'Wow Glow' special award presented by Aesthetify (Dr. Rick & Dr. Nick) for presence and charisma
  • 2026 jury: Désirée Nick, Dr. Rick & Dr. Nick, Clea-Lacy, Dschuly, Katharina Eppli and a Baden Galopp representative
  • 2026 partners/prizes from Aesthetify, Carasana, EPPLI, Europäischer Hof, Festspielhaus, Gentle Nero, Juwelier Leicht, Olivier Maugé Couture, Wagener, Wirtshaus zur Geroldsauer Mühle

Check the official details before you go: badengalopp.de ↗

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