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Overview of Royal Ascot 2018

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 Here are all of the royal women’s hats we saw at Royal Ascot 2018. Click on each photograph to link to feature posts and animated discussion on each hat!

Day 1, Tuesday June 19

 

Day 2, Wednesday June 20

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Day 3, Thursday June 21 “Ladies’ Day”

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Day 4, Friday June 22

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Day 5, Saturday, June 23

 June 23, 2018 in Stephen Jones | Royal Hats

 

Ascot Day 5: Wrap Up

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 I’ve waited all day for photos of today’s carriage procession to be released… no luck so far. If they become available, I’ll update this post! The only other noble head I spotted in a hat was Lady Alice Manners in a dramatic black straw wide brimmed bergère hat.

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And finally, the following non-royal hats caught my eye at the races today:
Helen Mirren’s pink veiled straw perching pillbox with floral trim, the “Haze” design from Lock & Co.
British milliner Edwina Ibbotson in an aqua straw saucer with wrapping vine trim of her own design
Valerie Stark’s dramatic black Yves Saint Laurent upswept disc hat paired with a yellow dress
Felicity Kendal’s grey straw Jane Taylor hat trimmed in feathers & a net veil (see the back here)
Hermione Norris’ sleek cream Jane Taylor saucer with twisted bow detail
Shelby Tribble’s wide white straw upswept saucer by Sophie Hunter with lavish floral trim
Lizzie Hughes in Justine Bradley-Hill’s graphic black percher with birdcage veil and oversize flower trim
Lisa Gregg’s oversize blue saucer by Merve Bayindir with crin edge and delicate floral trim
Kelly Brook’s Philip Treacy percher hat with burgundy velvet base, silk flowers and birdcage veil
ITV’s Charlotte Hawkins in a cream straw Edwina Ibbotson design with mesh disk brim, bows and peach roses
Australian milliner Felicity Northeast in her own striking headpiece of concentric blue sinamay circles
And finally, PR excecutive Nazer Bullen, whose hats and ensembles have been absolutely stunning all week, with a wonderfully colourful and Rachel Trevor Morgan floral headpiece. This design just makes me happy.

 

And so we wrap up Royal Ascot for another year. Thank you to all the milliners whose work has thrilled us this week- your creativity, mastery and artistry leaves us royal hat admirers in awe.
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Ascot Day 4: Chatto Family

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Lady Sarah Chatto was at the races today along with her son, Arthur, and nephew, Charles, Viscount Linley. Lady Sarah repeated her cream straw saucer hat, pairing it with a characteristically classic and elegant cream pleated skirt, shell blouse and cardigan. Arthur and Charles looked very dapper in their black top hats.

Designer of Lady Sarah’s hat: Stephen Jones 
Previously Worn: April 7, 2017;  June 21, 2014; June 14, 2014; June 5, 2012; June 13, 2011; June 12, 2011
If and when better photos are released (perhaps Daniel Chatto also attended?), I will update the post. This, I believe, concludes all of the royal hats we saw this week- we’ll wrap up a number of other memorable hats seen today in the next post.
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Ascot Day 5: Peter & Autumn Phillips

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Peter and Autumn Phillips attended the final day of racing today as well. Autumn stood out in the crowd in a bright pink dress and hat. With a teardrop shaped straw base, the design features a circular straw ruffle centered with a silk flower. A curling ostrich quill completes the design.

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The first time we saw Autumn in this hat, it was worn with a green dress- a combination met with widespread approval. Today’s pairing with this pink frock ups the graphic impact of the ensemble- perhaps not something to do at the all-family royal events Autumn usually attends but that works really well for Ascot. Combining a bright hat and dress can be tricky but this ensemble is beautifully balanced with a neutral purse and shoes and minimal jewelry, which allows the hat’s statement to stand. I think it’s a great look for her.

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Designer: Juliette Botterill. It is the Rose Quill Percher from SS 2017
Previously Worn: June 17, 2017
Peter Phillips wore a black top hat that looks to be made of felt.

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Thoughts about these hats on the final day of racing today?
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Ascot Day 5: Queen Elizabeth

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Queen Elizabeth attended the fifth and final day of Royal Ascot today in her fifth new hat, one I think might be the most interesting and unique design we’ve seen on her in a long time. Made of gray, white and green snakeskin printed straw, the design follows simple lines with a flat brim and upturned kettle brim that raises diagonally to form a short upsweep on one side. The hat is trimmed with a pouf of green and white ombre feathers tucked behind the front right side of the upturned brim.

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I broke out in a great smile when I saw this hat, simply because it’s different than what we usually see on the Queen. I can’t think offhand of another printed straw hat in her wardrobe and its uniqueness is supported by its attractiveness. Is it the most exciting shape? No. Does it coordinate well with her bubble printed suit? I’m not convinced the slightly different shades of green on both pieces work together. But do I love the hat amidst these issues? YES! It’s such a departure for Her Majesty, I can’t help but embrace it.

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Designer: yet unconfirmed
Previously Worn: This hat is new
The Queen was accompanied again today by the Duke of York in his black silk top hat.
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I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this new hat!
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