21 crazy and extravagant hats paraded through Ascot races
Do you remember ever hearing about Ascot horse racing? Known as the "official" name of Royal Ascot Races, this is a hugely celebrated annual event that takes place on a famous five-day track on the outskirts of Berkshire County.
(Alan Crowhurst / Getty for Ascot Racecourse)Unusual Parade
However, almost more flashy than the competitions themselves - and the millionaire prizes, which total close to $ 70 million - is the parade of hats that the women (and part of the " homarada " too!) That attends the event provides .
From discreet to sculptural models, grandiose and eye-catching options, every year Ascot becomes a stage where crazy and extravagant accessories pass. Here's a look at some of the successful - and astonishing - races this year:
1 - Little blue horse
(Peter Nicholls / Reuters)2 - Geometric
(Daniel Leal-Olivas / AFP / Getty)3 - Patriotic and ... notice the manicure
(Daniel Leal-Olivas / AFP / Getty)4 - Discreet is not it!
(Daniel Leal-Olivas / AFP / Getty)5 - Butterflies
(Daniel Leal-Olivas / AFP / Getty)6 - Sculptural
(Paul Childs / Action Images / Reuters)7 - Recycling plastic spoons
(Chris Jackson / Getty)8 - Modernist
(Leon Neal / Getty)9 - In case of rain
(Chris Jackson / Getty)10 - If a wind hits ...
(Star Max / IPx / AP)11 - Spring
(Daniel Leal-Olivas / AFP / Getty)12 - Was it to starve?
(Stuart C. Wilson / Getty)13 - Discreet Top Hat
(Leon Neal / Getty)14 - Look at the bird
(Jack Taylor / Getty)15 - Tricolor
(Leon Neal / Getty)16 - Thematic
(Alastair Grant / AP)17 - Macabre
(Stuart C. Wilson / Getty)18 - Sunflower
(Alastair Grant / AP)19 - Tropical Inspiration
(Tim Ireland / AP)20 - Aeronautical
(Toby Melville / Reuters)21 - Wild
(Stuart C. Wilson / Getty)Queen Elizabeth opted for simplicity and good taste
(Alan Crowhurst / Getty for Ascot Racecourse)And look at the gathered people
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