THE VICTORIA DERBY DAY COLLECTION

Victorian Derby Day: What to Wear & Dress Code

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.