New Zealand Cup and Show Week 2010
Dressing for the Track
Not sure what to wear during New Zealand Cup and Show Week? The information below should help.
Dress Code
Race day attire/smart casual
(i.e. no jeans, shorts, trainers or jandals.)
For men a collared shirt is required.
PLEASE NOTE: Most people on course will be in race day attire (i.e. suits and dresses) and we do encourage a HIGH STANDARD of dress in these areas.
Public Stand and Public Lawn Areas
Tidy casual dress is expected
Dress in Your Finest
New Zealand Cup and Show Week gives you the perfect excuse to get out and go shopping!
There will be a fantastic array of gorgeous racewear on display on course – 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?
Fashion and racing are inextricably entwined and there is no more fashionable event than the New Zealand Cup and Show Week. Racing attracts the rich and famous, all dressed to the “nines” for a day of elegance, opulence, style and glamour.
Race day attire is all about style, sophistication, glamour and elegance and this is reflected in the fashion. When dressing for the track, think couture not cocktail – this is the day to dress in your finery!
When considering your outfit, think fun and frivolous but remember the golden rule – race wear must always be ladylike!
Where do I shop?
Follow your heart to Ballantynes (New Zealand Cup and Show Week’s Official Fashion Partner) and play out your fashion fantasies. Synonymous with designer fashion, Ballantynes boasts many designers brands including New Zealand’s top designers.
Menswear
Sergio’s should be your first pick to find that perfect race day outfit. As major sponsor of this year’s Best Dressed Man, Sergio’s is the menswear store to find your perfect race day attire. Sergio’s also boasts the city’s most exquisite collection of high fashion men’s shoes and accessories. The cosmopolitan and designer labels will satisfy every taste.
Dress to Win
Smart dressing won’t go unnoticed at New Zealand Cup and Show Week. There are two fabulous fashion competitions during the week where you could win big.
