VancouVer Life
Winning
Wardrobe
By Jill Von Sprecken
Granville Island hat shop (page 46) has fascina-
tors, fedoras and frippery galore—the perfect
race-day finery.
once a hat has been decided upon, don’t
rein in the creativity. Vibrant dresses and
suits take over the track, and bold acces-
sories are encouraged. and once you’re
looking your best, be sure to enter the style
stakes awards for best-dressed bragging
rights. now that’s a winning streak.
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on Jul. 21, the city’s style-savvy are off to the races.
the kentucky Derby–style Deighton cup (page 77) is
devoted to fashion and frivolity (and horse racing, too, we
hear). But all bets are off when it comes to sartorial style—
expect to see over-the-top hats, fascinators and fedoras
alongside silk bowties, fancy frocks and three-piece suits.
looking to ace race day? then start from the top. a win-
ning ensemble begins with the hat. at Goorin Bros. (page
46), the array of accents includes cloche and floppy
styles for the ladies, and fedoras and flat caps for
the gents. Plus, they carry packable
styles, so you can take your top-
per home with you. cappelleria
Bertacchi (page 46) in Gastown
channels 1940s and ’50s style
in beautiful hats that are crafted
in tuscany. Feeling playful? the