Dressing for the summer’s volatile weather and lengthy list of social events is never easy, but it must be all the more difficult for a woman becoming increasingly visible in the public eye. One figure who has made this particular combination look easy of late is Harriet Sperling, the NHS pediatric nurse and girlfriend of…
Princess Anne has stuck to her signature style for decades now, often opting for her tweed coats and military jackets, but, when it comes to summer fashion, she’s still full of surprises. At Royal Ascot 2025, the Princess Royal has brought out some beautiful pieces that demonstrated perfectly how she’s always willing to try something…
Royal Ascot attendees on day two (Wednesday 18th June) (Image: Getty) Royal Ascot is synonymous with British fashion focusing on traditional elegance. It’s easily one of the biggest events of the summer calendar, and the Royal Family officially open the annual event each day. Women from around the world have put their best fashion foot…
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…
The summer social season in London peaks with the Royal Ascot, the premier horse racing event, spanning one week in June. The event brings together royals, friends and admirers to not only bet on horses but for a celebration of British sartorial splendor under a strict dress code. The Ascot, established in 1711 by Queen…