Melbourne Cup Style Guide 2026
Journal
October 7, 2026
In Glorious Technicolour
If any date on this year's social calendar calls for bright colours, spectacle and flair, it’s Tuesday, 3 November. Join us in a much-needed flight of fancy and draw inspiration from our women’s and men’s edits below.
Women's
Aje.
Vionette Gown in Rust - $799
Aje.
Vionette Gown in Rust - $799
Bec + Bridge
Conni Asym Midi Dress in Citron / Buttercream - $360
Camargue
Simone Rocha: Scalloped Sepal Hairband - $650
CAMILLA
Asymmetric Multi Frill Dress in Chamber Of Blooms - $1,300
Carla Zampatti
Crepe Feather Detail Bodice in Floss - $599
Lee Mathews
Jade Dress in Scarlet - $1,699
Maryon's
Odessa Headband in Silver - $210
Samantha Ogilvie
Staud: Karla Bag - $775
Scanlan Theodore
Flora Slingback 6 in Hibiscus - $800
SIR.
Strobe Gown in Butter - $690
The New Trend
De La Vali: Lurna Maxi Dress in Pear - $950
Zimmerman
Embroidered Boater in Natural Cream - $695
Men's
Bailey Nelson
Clovelly Sunglasses in Antique Tort - $249
Bailey Nelson
Clovelly Sunglasses in Antique Tort - $249
Calexico Man
Lardini Man Jacket Roma in 161AZ - $2,399
Mitchell Ogilvie
Fratelli Rossetti Leather Driving Loafer in Brown - $895
Nudie Jeans
Rasmusson Mens Rib Sock in Beige Melange - $35
P. Johnson Men's
Double Pleat Trouser in Bone Canvas - $495
Richards & Richards
R&R Shirt in Oxford Pink - $195
