Cup Day, Melbourne 2025
Cup Day always sneaks up, even when one knows it's coming. By the time one glances at the morning papers, half of Melbourne seems to have found a hat, a horse, and a reason to take the day off.
Race Day Style
Sartorial codes, traditions, and modern interpretations of racecourse dress, from morning coats at Ascot to linen suits in Louisville.
The Four Days of the Melbourne Cup Carnival: Dress, Decorum, and Distinction
ach November, the lawns of Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne become a theatre of sport, ceremony, and style. The Melbourne Cup Carnival extends across four days, each with its own rhythm, colour, and unwritten dress code. To attend the Carnival well is to understand its sequence
Dressing for the Queen Anne Enclosure at Royal Ascot
As Royal Ascot draws near, most attention turns—as it always does—to the Royal Enclosure, with its morning coats, silk toppers, and well-starched ceremony. But for many racegoers, the Queen Anne Enclosure offers the perfect balance: formal, sociable, and elegant without being overly theatrical.
Royal Ascot Fashion Through the Decades: Sartorial & Social Evolution
Royal Ascot is more than a racing event—it’s a ritual of dress, decorum, and tradition. From silk top hats to sculptural millinery, Royal Ascot fashion reflects broader shifts in British society. While the core dress code endures, each decade has brought new interpretations.
Hats at Royal Ascot: Notes on Form, Etiquette, and Makers
For many women attending Royal Ascot, the question of what to wear begins—and often ends—with the hat. It is the most visible expression of dress at the event, shaped not only by tradition but also by official rules.
The Royal Enclosure at Royal Ascot
The Royal Enclosure is the most traditional and formal area of Royal Ascot. Accessible by invitation or membership only, it reflects a long-standing association with the royal family and the ceremonial side of British sporting life.