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Howden Victoria Derby Day: What to Wear & Dress Code
- Saturday, 1 November 2025
- Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne Australia
Key points
- Black & White Colours
- Attendees generally opt for classic styling
- Fashion-focused
- Has a dress code
Details
- Derby Day kicks off the Melbourne Cup Carnival. While each day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival celebrates fashion and fashion makers, Derby Day is often viewed as a particularly special day thanks to the focus on milliners, fashion designers, fashion history, fashion craftmanship, and stylists.
- Derby Day is often synonymous with 'high fashion', classic styling, elegance, formal dressing, and is known for showcasing some major fashion moments.
- The black and white dress code seamlessly combines classic, elegant looks with fashion-forward styling.
- Attendees often go for classic looks, or mix traditional and modern styling in a timeless way. Racewear boaters, Racewear fedoras, Racewear Plate Hats, Fascinators, Veils, Crowns or classic Headbands are often a go-to choices for Derby Day styling.