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Royal Ascot 2014: The 5 craziest hats so far at this year’s event
Photography by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images See the top 5 wackiest hats from Day One of Royal Ascot 2014 »
Photography by Anwar Hussein/WireImage
Photography by Anwar Hussein/WireImage
Photography by Anwar Hussein/WireImage
Photography by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
Photography by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images
We love a day (or five) at the races, especially when it comes with the Royal Family and fancy British hats. With the world’s best jockeys and their stallions duking it out this week at Royal Ascot 2014, onlookers have been seriously eye-catching in traditionally over-the-top headgear. From a peacock to a champagne bottle and a gigantic rose, we’re giving you the 5 craziest hats from Day One of this year’s Royal Ascot.
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The Queen’s Plate Hats & Horseshoes party: 15 pictures of horse racing fans in stylish headwear
Photography by Michelle Nunes See the Queen’s Plate Hats & Horseshoes party photos »
Horse races and ladies in fancy hats make for a most stylish pairing. From the Kentucky Derby to the Royal Ascot to Canada’s very own Queen’s Plate, an afternoon at the race track demands a wide-brimmed hat. (Or, in the case of a fascinator, a hat as tall as it could be wide!) This past Sunday saw the 154th running of the Queen’s Plate and many of Toronto’s most fashionable crowd made the journey to Woodbine Racetrack, hats in tow. To celebrate the race, Woodbine’s annual Hats & Horseshoes party took over the grounds around the walking ring, bringing together food trucks, betting stations, a Grey Goose-sponsored VIP lounge and, of course, the aforementioned stylish racing fans. Milliner David Dunkley was also on hand with many of his couture creations available for partygoers to try on—or buy if they happened to arrive sans hat. Compared to previous Queen’s Plate races, this weekend it was quite apparent that fashion has become a huge focus. Yee haw!
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Queen’s Plate fashion: 10 picks for what to wear to Canada’s most stylish horse race
See our picks for what to wear to the Queen’s Plate »
Whether you’re equestrian obsessed, enjoy the excitement of racing or just want a reason to wear a Kate Middleton-worthy hat, the Queen’s Plate is where you should be this Sunday. Not only is it Canada’s oldest annual Thoroughbred race, it’s one with royal blessing. Queen Elizabeth has attended a number of times, as part of a tradition started by her father, King George IV. (Considering that you’ll never see the Queen look as happy as she does when she’s at a horse race, you know you’ll be in for a good time at Woodbine on Sunday!)
The other reason the Queen’s Plate is such a big deal is due to it being the first race in Canada’s Triple Crown—putting it on par with the biggest racing event in the United States, the Kentucky Derby. To celebrate, Woodbine is hosting a red carpet Hats & Horseshoes party at the Walking Ring, which is sure to draw Toronto’s most stylish set in their horse racing best. For the Queen’s Plate, this means big hats and fascinators, garden party dresses and prim shoes. To add even further style incentive to Sunday’s event, FashionMagazine.com will be there to crown the best dressed Hats & Horseshoes attendee. If you need some inspiration or are simply wondering what to wear to a horse race, read on to see our top picks for Queen’s Plate style.
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Heading to the Queen’s Plate horse race this weekend? Here are 5 winning picks for what to wear
Photography courtesy of Woodbine Entertainment They’re at the post! Sunday marks the 153rd running of the Queen’s Plate horse race, the first of three races in Canada’s Triple Crown stakes. Basically, it’s our version of the Kentucky Derby but with regal roots: Queen Victoria founded the race in 1860 and members of the royal family have attended over a dozen times. Unfortunately, Queen Elizabeth won’t be cheering from the stands this weekend (she’s a little busy with her Diamond Jubilee celebrations) but that doesn’t make the day any less prestigious.
Which brings us to the question of what to wear? The all-day festivities require an outfit that will take you from the garden party in the walking ring to cheering in the sun-drenched grandstands. We may not have a Chanel-owned racehorse running, but our bets are on Sunday being quite the to-do. As such, here are our top picks for what to wear. (Also, we’ll put in our official request now for Will and Kate to attend next year!)