ENGLISH TEXTS
The hat, a haute couture icon Originally used for protection against the sun or rain, the hat quickly found its place in the world of fashion and became a must-have accessory on haute couture runways. Although gradually overshadowed by extravagant hairstyles, the hat never left the racecourses. It continues to shine at major events that celebrate elegance, such as the Prix de Diane Longines or Royal Ascot. Frédéric Séheux even seems to add a touch of luck to his creations:“ One year, I was approached by the entourage of runners at both the Prix de Diane Longines and Ascot to create a hat- and both horses won their race!”
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DID YOU KNOW?
The term“ mad hatter” is not a myth but is directly tied to the history of hat making. In the 18 th century, hatters treated felt with chemicals such as mercury to make their hats. Prolonged exposure to these toxic substances caused severe neurological damage, leading to mental health issues
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TO STRIDE OUT IN STYLE
By Cécile Adonias
DUBARRY, THE ELEGANT FIELDWEAR STEPPING ONTO THE RACECOURSE
Dubarry was founded in 1937 in Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland. Initially specializing in shoemaking, the product range, based on high-quality, durable, and elegant materials, has expanded over the years. Dubarry was the first brand in the world to obtain a GORE-TEX ® license for sailing shoes, an innovation that was later extended to other product lines. The Galway boots were launched in the 1990s as part of the evolution of the Huntsman model. They combine elegance thanks to their refined appearance using premium fullgrain leather, and excellent comfort, notably due to the GORE-TEX ® membrane. Both men and women find in this model a style that is chic and timeless, inspired by the Irish countryside, blending comfort, durability, and understated sophistication- equally suited for countryside walks, race day outings, or major Anglo-Irish jump racing events.
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by Laura Choquet
THE DUBARRY LOOK AT CHELTENHAM,“ COUNTRYSIDE SOPHISTICATION”
For women:
• A midi tweed skirt – Blossom Tweed Skirt- Burren
• A sophisticated shirt – Chamomile Shirt- White
• A structured tweed jacket – Bracken Tweed Jacket- Burren
• A wide-brimmed fedora – Frontier Felt Hat- Navy
For men:
• Corduroy trousers – Stride Cord Trousers, 87cm Inseam- Olive
• A checked shirt – Connell Tattersall Check Shirt- Mahogany
• A leather coat – Moore Leather Jacket- Walnut
• A tweed cap – Hemlock Tweed Cap
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