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Crowning Glory

Crowning Glory: A Milliners’ Celebration of All the King’s Colours

We are delighted to be partnering with Go Epsom, The British Hat Guild and The Jockey Club to showcase a unique fascination of hats inspired by the royal racing colours. Created by some of the biggest names in UK millinery, each of the 22 hats is fashioned in combinations of scarlet, purple, black and gold, the colours of the royal racing silks, to celebrate the Coronation.

The hats are being exhibited over the Coronation weekend at the QIPCO Guineas Festival in Newmarket (5^th – 7^th May) and The Derby at Epsom Downs (3^rd – 4^th June). One or more of these one-off pieces could be yours as they are being auctioned to raise money for Brain Tumour Research.

Don't forget to share on social media using #AllTheKingsColours

The auction is now live. Place your bids and good luck!

Regality

By Alexandra Harper Millinery London

In a striking royal purple, this hat nods to millinery and design history.

Royal Purple

By Bee Smith Millinery

The bow shapes on this purple piece emulate the button knot detail of the King’s racing silks.

Ruby

By Beverley Edmondson Millinery

The richness of the royal red is accentuated by luxurious textures.

Orb

By Camilla Rose Millinery

Regal gold decoration creates movement and energy emulating galloping horses.

Royal Guineas Stakes

By Edwina Ibbotson Millinery

Featuring all the King’s racing colours, diamanté crystals add an extra sparkle to this creation.

Amaryllis

By Ellie Vallerini Hats

Natural, flowing forms in nature inspire this sinamay and silk creation.

Midnight Star

By Giulia Mio Millinery

Inspired by a starlit sky, this hat is decorated with handmade organza roses and golden wire leaves.

Cords

By Hat Plait

The delicate gold decoration preserves a historical millinery skill of spinning straw into beautiful threads.

Aurum

By Jenny Roberts Millinery

A statement piece inspired by the gold braiding on the King’s racing silks and his love of the countryside.

Royal Wave

By John Boyd Hats

A playful and fun piece suitable for the races and to celebrate the Coronation in style.

Sawasa

By Judy Bentinck Millinery

A gold and black piece inspired by 17^th century cultural exchanges between Asia and Europe.

Agnes Boater with Crystal Detail

By Justine Bradley-Hill Millinery

In a stunning purple, this hat has been crafted from silk, veiling and crystals.

Mini Beret

By Karen Henriksen Millinery

An eye-catching bold beret with contrasting textures and colours.

Desert Crown

By Lisa Tan Millinery

A regal and crown-like halo design inspired by the Coronation of King Charles III.

Queen of Hearts

By Lomax & Skinner Millinery

Feathers, playing cards and gold veiling adorn this whimsical Alice in Wonderland inspired piece.

Regal Red Polkas

By Martha Lynn Millinery

Bold red polka dots adorn this eye-catching, fashionable piece.

Sovereign

By Rachel Trevor-Morgan Millinery

This regal red hat is inspired by the King’s love of all things botanical.

Seville

By Rafa Peinador

Featuring traditional style embroidery, this hat is inspired by women dressed for a fair in Seville.

Superlative Splendour

By Sahar Millinery

Fusing Sahar’s Persian and British heritage, majestic gold leaf detail allows the wearer a spirit of mischief.

Aura Flora

By Sally-Ann Provan Millinery

This hat features handmade origami flowers, open work wire leaves and gold Swarovski crystal pearls.

Glimmer

By Stephen Jones Millinery

A fun yet elegant piece using modern materials to create a classic shape.

Height of Fashion

By Vesna Pesic

Inspired by hats worn by Queen Elizabeth II in the 1950s and named after the late Queen’s horse.