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Article: 2025 Buttonhole Guide for Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival

Spring Racing Buttonhole 2025

2025 Buttonhole Guide for Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival

You’d be forgiven for thinking that fashion at Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival is all about the ladies. The women of Melbourne shine in a plethora of glamorous outfits and headpieces which are planned months in advance. But the Carnival is steeped in tradition and one way for well-dressed Melbourne men to nod to this history is to wear a floral buttonhole marking the significance of each race day. Whether you’re celebrating at home or at the track, don’t make a floral faux pa… 

Let our guide to Spring Racing Carnival buttonholes tell you exactly what flower to pin to your lapel this Carnival season.

Turnball Stakes Day – White freesia


Caulfield Guineas Day – Lavender


Blue Sapphire Race Day – Blue iris


Caulfield Cup Day – White rose


Cox Plate Day – Cecil Brunner rose


Victoria Derby Day – Blue cornflower


Melbourne Cup Day – Yellow rose


Oaks Day – Pink rose


Stakes Day – Red rose

Place an order for buttonholes this Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival by clicking this link, calling our store on 03 9821 4613 or emailing flowers@victoriawhitelaw.com.au

 

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