Princess Anne attended the seconed day of racing in a new navy sinamay hat. The design features a slanted crown and wide brim, raised on one side. The underside of the brim is trimmed with machine sewn cream (what is that material?) and navy straw stripes, which are repeated as a hatband. The hat is trimmed with two large cream silk roses and a spray of navy and white feathers and curled quills.
In theory, I love a graphic navy and white hat for Anne, who is so well suited to the classic colour combination. However, with very wobbly striped trim, a machine pressed hat shape and oddly placed feathers, this ready-to-wear piece simply lacks finesse and fine finishing.
Milliner: unknown
Previously Worn: This hat is new
Mike Tindall repeated his black antique silk top hat. Zara wore a fluted saucer of layered pink and ivory sinamay, trimmed with an ivory silk abaca bow. Despite it’s small size and pale colour, it’s a hat with great impact and energy that makes a fantastic counterpoint to Zara’s patterned dress. It’s another great look for her this week.
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Milliner: Juliette Botterill. Dress by Anna Mason London. Styled by Annie Miall.
Previously Worn: This hat is new
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