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What men actually wear to Royal Ascot, enclosure by enclosure

A plain guide to the men's Royal Ascot dress code, enclosure by enclosure: morning dress and the top hat requirement in the Royal Enclosure, suits in Queen Anne and Village, hiring versus buying, a...

Buying a couture hat from the United States: shipping, duties, returns and US dollar prices

American clients order from Maria Monica London every season. Prices show in US dollars, delivery to the United States is insured and arrives in three to five business days once dispatched, and bes...

Kentucky Derby hats: what to wear and how to order from London

The Kentucky Derby has no strict hat rule, but tradition is everything: a wide-brimmed hat or a bold headpiece in spring colour is the look at Churchill Downs. Here is what to wear, the colours tha...

Occasion hat trends for 2027: colours, shapes and materials to know

Our forecast for occasion millinery in 2027: the botanical colours, sculptural shapes and natural materials worth knowing, with how to wear each one at Ascot, weddings and beyond.

Royal Ascot 2027 dress code: what hats are allowed in the Royal Enclosure

The Royal Enclosure at Ascot asks for a hat or headpiece with a solid base of at least 10cm in diameter, and fascinators are not permitted inside it. Here is what the rules mean, what to wear, the ...