Britain’s most anticipated and valuable event of race meeting is Royal Ascot which is respected across the world and appeals many of racing’s premium horses to participate for prize money of millions of pounds, with six world-class races on the card each evening (Ascot.co.uk, 2019). It not only features globes best racing horses but also the finest of fashion apparels and hats money can buy (Ascot.co.uk, 2019).
Royal Ascot correspondingly synonymous with tailored elegance, being inundated and presented with beautiful fashion also the most splendid millinery constructions in the world of hats, while a plenty of dining options makes it the perfect event for entertaining and socializing (Ascot.co.uk, 2019).
All five days offer their own diverse charisma, each is short-lived of anticipation, shade, and dividends of the same magnificent atmosphere. Each is distinctly Royal Ascot (Ascot.co.uk, 2019). This year’s event not only included the colour but also, countless treasured moments. Starting from Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle’s reappearance to the public eye to the Majesty’s grand entrance, the annual celebration was an unforgettable and fashionable affair we would not forget (Harper’s BAZAAR, 2019). There’s no question that wearing a hat is a must at Royal Ascot. The race’s official dress code for ladies in the royal inclusion even requires that a fascinator simply will not do- a true Hat is essential. Keeping that in mind, this blog will exhibit some highlights of most loved toppers from this year’s Royal Ascot.
As Sarah Burton said, “Hats certainly are the stars of the show at Royal Ascot and guests continue to embrace them as part of the theatre and tradition of the occasion,” (CNN Style, 2019). There is always anticipation on who is wearing what, but everyone’s focus of attention is always the on Her Majesty the Queen’s selection, with bookies taking bets on what colours she would be wearing each day. This year’s fashion extravaganza, led by a regiment of royals, has not disappointed anyone (Harper’s BAZAAR, 2019). On Tuesday, Queen Elizabeth II led the royal parade in a cornflower blue hat with Angela Kelly dress. Whereas Queen Maxima of Netherlands stole everyone’s heart with her over the top or if I may say the show-stopper floral headpiece.
The Duchess of Cambridge chose a pale blue Philip Treacy hat with floral adornments for opening day at the races. The Princess Royal on left chose a very neutral feathered hat whereas, the Countess of Wessex on right wore a pink wide-brimmed hat with green accents (Harper’s BAZAAR, 2019). The Countess of Wessex selected matchy-matchy look at Ascot this time. Her wide-brimmed topper exactly harmonised with her dress, all the way down to the bold floral print (Harper’s BAZAAR, 2019).
For the third day of Royal Ascot the queen chose to dress in an embellished pale blue dress with black loafers. As these three toppers confirms on the left, red was on-trend at Opening Day this year. Many hats were seen giving the sense of elegance and sophisticated which made it to the highlights of the Royal Ascot.
Ascot’s day number is a major highpoint of fashion at the event, which was evidenced by over the top hats at the different days. The fourth day of Royal Ascot 2019 was flued up by Queen wearing a punchy pink collection, which was only made to stand out by the magenta feather trails devoted to her Majesty’s hat.
Milliner Philip Treacy was also seen escorting Demi Moore on the fourth day of the races, both were spotted wearing his own spiffy toppers creation (Town & Country, 2019). His, was a definite top hat, hers a lopsided rim hat with a flower enhancement placed under one side (Town & Country, 2019). On the other hand, Natalie Dormer actress of Game of Thrones was spotted in a green floral Peter Pilotte dress, Jimmy Choo heels, Shaun Leanne jewellery, a Cafuné handbag, and a bespoke peach Jane Taylor Millinery topper (CNN Style, 2019). Every year number of Royals, celebrities and public figures appear with an individual sense of style in hats and fashion which makes the Royal Ascot, the most glorified event of the year.
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Town & Country. (2019). The Most Fabulous Hats at This Year’s Royal Ascot.
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CNN Style. (2019). Royal Ascot 2019: The most impressive hats on show. [online] Available at: https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/royal-ascot-hats-2019/index.html [Accessed 24 Oct. 2019].
Harper’s BAZAAR. (2019). The Royal Family’s Best Hats at Trooping the Colour 2019.
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Harper’s BAZAAR. (2019). All of the Photos You Missed from the 2019 Royal Ascot.
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