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The Dubai World Cup is the pinnacle of occasions to show off your finest threads and fanciest hats.
Meydan Racecourse, the setting for the prestigious Dubai World Cup, will serve in lieu of a fashion runway in Milan or Paris to showcase their gorgeous and elaborate headwear.
Chic racegoers turn Meydan into a kaleidoscope of colour.
Below, we round up the best designs from leading milliners from around the world.
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Sally Caswell Millinery [USA]
Sally Caswell Millinery's exquisite headwear and headpieces are lovingly crafted by hand in New York City. Each hat is different from the next. They are made with the utmost care and attention to detail using time-honoured methods to achieve a contemporary aesthetic.
Sally has a Master's degree in art history and went on to pursue millinery. Her creations reflect both her passion for and expertise in the arts, and she draws inspiration from a wide range of sources.
Caswell enjoys collaborating with each customer to design a unique accessory.
Lauren J Ritchie [AUSTRALIA]
The Melbourne-based Milliner has established herself as a forerunner in the millinery industry thanks to her distinctive hats and headwear, known for her superior craftsmanship and bold, graceful lines.
She designs and makes hats and other headwear in her workshop in Melbourne's central Manchester Unity Building for occasions like race days, weddings, and special events.
Lauren has entered and won a number of international competitions for her headwear, including the 2020 Backyard Ascot Competition sponsored by Millinery Hub.
She has been invited to take part in the Flemington Oaks Day Millinery Award, MIMC, and the Parkins Fabric Award.
Lauren's work Balancing Act placed second at the 2022 Millinery Australia Design Award.
John Boyd Hats [LONDON]
Established in 1947, John Boyd Hats, situated in London's hip Marylebone neighbourhood, is known for its exquisitely crafted bespoke and ready-to-wear ladies' hats. After having worked closely with John Boyd himself, Sarah Marshall, a member of The British Hat Guild now runs the prestigious millinery house.
The upcoming Spring/Summer 2023 collection from John Boyd Hats is a celebration of summer, and it will feature gorgeous Italian silk organza and vintage veiling in the form of delicate bows and ribbons, as well as magnificent floral blossoms.
Their collection range from classics like pillboxes and berets to more outlandish styles with elaborate floral embellishments, perfect for any customer and occasion.
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Vivien Sheriff [ENGLAND]
The name ‘Vivien Sheriff’ has become synonymous with fashionable and sophisticated headwear for formal occasions like weddings and horse races.
From Paris Hilton to the Duchess of Cambridge, Vivien Sheriff creations are seen on the red carpet quite often.
This luxury millinery has accumulated an appropriately impressive client roster, including members of the British Royal Family and celebrities from the worlds of film and music, thanks in large part to its pioneering of a renaissance in bespoke and striking designs that can be found in some of the world's best luxury retailers like Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Galeries Lafayette, and Bergdorf Goodman.
Rachel Henry [ AUSTRALIA]
From the most haute fashion to the functional everyday hats, Rachel Henry creates them all.
Having always been curious about fashion and headwear, she discovered millinery as a way to express her artistic side.
For three consecutive years, Millinery Australia has recognised Rachel expertise, craftsmanship, and eye for design by awarding her with the annual Design Awards and Most recently for 2023, Rachel has received an exclusive 1 of 10 invitations for The Royal Ascot Millinery Collective in collaboration with Fenwick's of London.