ENGLISH TEXTS
dress or skirt with a rigid-based hat of at least 10 cm. Shoulders must be covered, and fascinators alone are prohibited.
DEBENHAMS, the fashion partner Launched at the Cheltenham Festival, this two-year partnership with Debenhams offers, in addition to various clothing collections specifically designed for race meetings, a beauty salon during the Epsom Derby Festival, the July Festival- now named Debenhams July Festival- in Newmarket, and the Coral-Eclipse in Sandown.
THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL, countryside elegance. The festival does not impose a dress code but encourages elegance and prioritizes comfort: it is recommended to wear warm and comfortable clothing to withstand cold and wet weather. The event is as renowned for racing as it is for the joy of dressing up. The traditional and elegant countryside style is strongly marked and identity-driven. Ladies Day celebrates vintage pieces during the Slow Fashion Awards.
THE QATAR GOODWOOD FESTIVAL Also a celebration of elegance and refinement. Like other major race meetings, it includes a Ladies Day focused on fashion.
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UNITED STATES
KEENELAND Racecourse A historic venue encouraging elegant attire to honor and continue traditions.
Women: elegant dress or stylish outfit( skirt-and-blouse or long pants). Dressy shoes or elegant sandals to enhance sophistication.
Men: sport coat and neat tie, with well-pressed dress trousers. A crisp dress shirt collar with a tie evokes a refined era.
THE KENTUCKY DERBY, the epitome of elegance, celebrates the best threeyear-old filly. It turns pink to fight breast cancer. In 2025, stylist Zanna Roberts Rassi was featured in the annual trend guide, reviewing trends from hats to shoes for both men and women.
SARATOGA racetrack Has a dress code by area; some zones have no dress code, while others require more formal attire. Hats are highlighted as an added piece of elegance.
PEGASUS WORLD CUP in Miami Combines fashion and racing, partnered with luxury fashion brand Neiman Marcus. A South Florida jet-set event, a leader in luxury and elegance.
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AUSTRALIA
Australian Turf Club Anchors racing in traditional style with a strong emphasis on elegance. In member-only areas:
Women: must maintain appropriate dress standards; jeans, leggings, denim jackets, parkas, torn clothing, crop tops, or shorts are prohibited.
Men: must wear a suit and tie with either a tailored jacket or blazer. Sneakers, sandals, shorts, jeans, collarless tops, or leatherwear are not allowed.
VOGUE AUSTRALIA’ s Spring Guide“ The fashion style of the Spring Carnival is an art form. As if the general rules weren’ t precise enough, each event imposes a radically different dress code.”
Penfolds Victoria Derby Day: monochrome theme( black and white), textures and proportions are key.
Everest Day: emphasizes blue( not required, but a tradition).
MELBOURNE CUP: bold and colorful outfits.
Stakes and Oaks Days: soft tones, pastels, and floral prints dominate.
THE MELBOURNE CUP Known as the race that stops the nation, it also features some of the finest fashion. Stylists and milliners view
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