The Duchess of Edinburgh attended Day 4 of Royal Ascot in the most beautiful ensemble. Her pink sinamay saucer hat featured an overlay of pleated Italian organza which was folded into bow-esque trim beneath the raised side of the design.
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The custom chevron pleating on the organza creates the most incredible effect, elevating the simply shaped hat to something special. Jane Taylor has incorporated the work of several other artists in her summer collection – we’ve seen it with flowers and now this truly exceptional pleating. Such creative partnerships are amazing to see, however, I’m disapponted that this milliner does not always choose to acknowledge the contributions of others in her work.
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Designer: Hersilia design by Jane Taylor. Dress by Suzannah London.
Previously Worn: This hat is new
Thoughts about Sophie’s hat?
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This is my second favorite pink royal hat. My favorite will always be the glorious pink swirl worn by QEII. The pleats make this an amazing hat. The Duchess looks stunning wearing it and I hope she keeps this in her rotation of hats and that we see her wear it again.
Wow, that pleating is something different for a hat and I really love it. I, too, hope this gets repeated. Sophie looked very lovely for Day 4.
It would still be a pretty hat otherwise, but that pleating raises it to a whole new level! I’ve never seen anything like this on a hat. What a dazzling change from the usual trims!
This is a beautiful, elegant ensemble. Sophie looked stunning. Gorgeous hat.
The pleating is gorgeous and really makes the hat stand out even if it is a pale pastel shade! Very attractive.
Absolutely agree. A gorgeous hat.
Sophie looks beautiful from head to toe! Her hat is gorgeous from all angles! The contrasting pleating adds a lot of interest to the uniform color of the hat.
here here! I second that
Nice change from most hats. Good colour. Hope we see this pleating repeated.