Dress for the track
Not sure what to wear during Auckland Cup Week? The below information should help.
Dress Code
Ascot Stand, ALL hospitality areas & the Birdcage Bash
- Raceday attire / Smart casual (ie. no jeans, shorts, trainers or jandals. Men - a collared shirt is required).
- PLEASE NOTE: Most people oncourse will be in raceday attire (i.e. suits and dresses) and we do encourage a HIGH STANDARD of dress in these areas.
Ellerslie (Public) Stand & public lawn areas including the Ellerslie Infield
- Tidy casual dress is expected.
Dress in your finest!
Auckland Cup Week gives you the perfect excuse to get out and go shopping!
There will be a fantastic array of gorgeous racewear on display oncourse - from colourful summer dresses and stylish headwear on the girls to smart suits and clever shirt and tie combinations for the guys.
What should I wear to each of the days?
Telecom Derby Day
Fashion and racing are inextricably entwined and there is no more fashionable event than the Derby. The English Derby attracts the rich and famous, all dressed to the “nines” for a day of elegance, opulence, style and glamour with the traditions of the Earl’s black and white colours carried through in the theme of the day.
Stella Artois Auckland Cup Day
Stella Artois Auckland Cup Day is all about style, sophistication, glamour and elegance and this is reflected in the fashion oncourse. When dressing for the track think couture not cocktail – this is the day to dress in your finery!
SKYCITY Diamond Day
SKYCITY Diamond Day is Ladies Day and the perfect opportunity to let your hair down and and celebrate the end of a brilliant week! When considering your outfit think fun and frivolous but remember the golden rule – racewear must always be lady like!
Where do I shop?
Follow your heart to Newmarket (Auckland Cup Week's Official Fashion Partner) and play out your fashion fantasies. Synonymous with designer fashion, Newmarket boasts over 40 designer fashion stores including New Zealand’s top designers Zambesi, Karen Walker, & Kate Sylvester.
Newmarket should be your first pick to find that perfect raceday outfit and, interestingly enough, it boasts the country's largest concentration of shoe stores.
Cosmopolitan and chic Newmarket has something to satisfy every conceivable taste
Dress To Win
Smart dressing won't go unnoticed at Auckland Cup Week.
There are three fabulous fashion competitions during the week where you could win big:
