The Royal Ascot, London’s summer horse racing events, have always been about the fashion. Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) has been along for the ride, capturing the strict dress code since 1910 with coverage in its “They Are Wearing” column throughout the decades.
From the archive, here is a look back at the fashion—especially those whimsical big hats—that caught WWD’s attention during the Royal Ascot festivities from the 1970s.
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From The Archive: Fashion Highlights from the 1970s Royal Ascot in London
Image Credit: Fairchild Archive Fashion at the Royal Ascot in London, 1972.
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From The Archive: Fashion Highlights from the 1970s Royal Ascot in London
Image Credit: Fairchild Archive Fashion at the Royal Ascot, London 1972.
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From The Archive: Fashion Highlights from the 1970s Royal Ascot in London
Image Credit: Fairchild Archive Fashion at the Royal Ascot in London, 1972.
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From The Archive: Fashion Highlights from the 1970s Royal Ascot in London
Image Credit: Fairchild Archive Fashion at the Royal Ascot, London, 1972.
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From The Archive: Fashion Highlights from the 1970s Royal Ascot in London
Image Credit: Fairchild Archive Fashion at the Royal Ascot, London, 1972.
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From The Archive: Fashion Highlights from the 1970s Royal Ascot in London
Image Credit: Fairchild Archive Fashion at the Royal Ascot, London, 1972.
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From The Archive: Fashion Highlights from the 1970s Royal Ascot in London
Image Credit: Fairchild Archive Hat styles at the Royal Ascot, London, 1972.
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From The Archive: Fashion Highlights from the 1970s Royal Ascot in London
Image Credit: Fairchild Archive Fashion at the Royal Ascot, London, 1973.
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From The Archive: Fashion Highlights from the 1970s Royal Ascot in London
Image Credit: Fairchild Archive Fashion at the Royal Ascot, London, 1973.
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From The Archive: Fashion Highlights from the 1970s Royal Ascot in London
Image Credit: Fairchild Archive Fashion at the Royal Ascot, London, 1973.
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From The Archive: Fashion Highlights from the 1970s Royal Ascot in London
Image Credit: Fairchild Archive Fashion at the Royal Ascot, London, 1974.
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From The Archive: Fashion Highlights from the 1970s Royal Ascot in London
Image Credit: Fairchild Archive Fashion at the Royal Ascot, London, 1974.
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From The Archive: Fashion Highlights from the 1970s Royal Ascot in London
Image Credit: Fairchild Archive Fashion at the Royal Ascot, London, 1974.
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From The Archive: Fashion Highlights from the 1970s Royal Ascot in London
Image Credit: Fairchild Archive Fashion at the Royal Ascot, London, 1974.
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From The Archive: Fashion Highlights from the 1970s Royal Ascot in London
Image Credit: Fairchild Archive Fashion at the Royal Ascot, London, 1974.
