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Royal Ascot

ASCOT, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Ex England footballer Michael Owen (C) chats with jockey coach Colin Brown (L) and Johnno Spence prior to riding in a charity race at Ascot racecourse on November 24, 2017 in Ascot, United Kingdom.

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By Margaret Abrams
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 14: In this handout image provided by Cow PR, Ambers, a racehorse owned by Fox's Biscuits, is pictured wearing the world's first ever Ladies' Day hat for a horse alongside racegoer Elizabeth Beswick on June 14, 2011 in Ascot, England. Milliner, Stephen Jones has today created the first-ever hat for a horse to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Royal Ascot and its Ladies' Day tradition of extravagant headwear. The unique piece of horse couture has been commissioned by Fox's Biscuits to be elegantly worn by the biscuit manufacturer's own fine filly, Ambers - a racehorse named after the new biscuit range, Fox's Ambers. The hat represents Stephen Jones's first foray into filly fashion; whose designs are typically tailored for a who's who of the world's most famous Stars, including royalty. The revered fashion designer is also the official milliner for Royal Ascot in its tercentenary year. The horse's hat draws its inspiration from the timeless Ladies' Day headpiece made famous by Audrey Hepburn in the film My Fair Lady. With floral flourishes and lavender and amber feathers adding flashes of colour alongside luxurious satin, it is the epitome of equine elegance. From concept to construction, the hat took more than 30 hours of masterful millinery to complete and is valued at over £8,000. Commenting on the design, Stephen Jones said: "For three centuries Royal Ascot has been home to some of the world's finest horses and finest hats. But until now, nobody had ever created hats for the other important ladies of the day: the female racehorses. When I was approached to create a hat for a horse, it brought a smile to my face and seemed like a fun and unique way to celebrate 300 years of the world's most famous racing event.

The 10 Best Royal Ascot Hats From Over the Years, From 1969 to Today

Queen Elizabeths's 2018 ensemble looks like she's on her way to the Lilly Pulitzer store in Palm Beach.
By Margaret Abrams
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How Princess Eugenie Got Her Hat Groove Back

Princess Eugenie has cemented her place as Queen of Fascinators.
By Margaret Abrams
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5 Hair Suggestions for Prince William, From Crowns to Cowboy Hats

By Margaret Abrams

The Wildest Royal Ascot Hats, From Butterfly Clips to Flower Crowns

By Margaret Abrams
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend the prize ceremony of Royal Ascot Day 1 at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2018 in Ascot, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Meghan Markle Broke This Regal Rule at Royal Ascot

By Margaret Abrams
GUILDFORD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Queen Elizabeth II visits the Large Animals Clinical Skills Building where they saw horses and livestock during their visit to open the new School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Surrey on October 15, 2015 in Guildford, Surrey, England.

Queen Elizabeth Has Made More Than $9 Million on Horse Races

By Margaret Abrams
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 15, 2016 in Ascot, England.

The Queen’s Racecourse Drops Strict Dress Code

By Andre Walker
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