Style tips to dress up for the Dubai World Cup
UAE’s fashion forward fashionistas will be putting their best hat forward at the upcoming Dubai World Cup, on Saturday. Some of the world’s most celebrated milliners who are creating waves in the world of hat making are creating stylish and unique hats fo
LIZA GEORGIA
Melbourne-based milliner Liza Georgia is known for her feminine and exuberant designs, infused with ’40s and ’50s glamour. Liza’s designs have been featured in the Design Style Stakes top 10 since 2011. From unique hats to bridal headwear and everything in between, Liza creates hats to suit the individual. Her collection is elegant and classical, with a twist of the unexpected! Georgia’s hats has bagged awards at the races here earlier – she won Best Hat title at the Jaguar Style Stakes 2014 at the Dubai World Cup. Her designs also reached the final rounds of Jaguar Style Stakes at Dubai World Cup in 2011 and 2012.
How has the trend of hat wearing progressed?
The trend has changed a lot since I started in the millinery scene – the materials have changed. Milliners are using more materials and not sticking to old school tradition.
How would you describe your typical client?
We make hats for men and women. However, men just walk in to repair a hat they’ve had.
How should you dress up for the races?
Classy and elegant.
What colours are in this season?
All colours.
Keeping the weather in mind, what should racegoers wear at this year’s Dubai World Cup?
You can never be sure with the weather so just wear what you have already planned.
ITAM BY KING’S SIGNATURE
Nigerian Kingsley Asim was only a teenager when he took to millinery, and his creative skills helped him transform old hats into spanking, new designs. He soon gained popularity leading him to start his own millinery line, ITAM by King’s Signature. His designs even made it to Veuve Clicquot Millinery Showcase in Nigeria. King’s Signature style is full of bold florals, bright colours and bohemian glamour. ITAM showcases headwear and accessories.
How has the hat wearing trend progressed since you came into the scene?
A lot. We are now able to inform women on how headpieces should be worn. The love for wearing hats has grown especially in the Arab world.
How would you describe a typical hat wearing client?
A typical client for me is one who buys hats from me and knows full well they are getting the right fit and good quality, their headpiece will make heads turn on race day.
Do you make hats for men and women?
Yes. About 20 per cent of our business is from men.
How should one dress up for the races?
A beautiful headpiece and a lovely knee length dress will turn heads.
CYNTHIA JONES BRYSON
Australian Cynthia Jones-Bryson, is an awardwinning milliner, known for her unique style. She is also the winner of the 2015 Emirates Melbourne Cup Carnival Millinery Award. Cynthia’s creations combine traditional millinery techniques, innovative styling and top quality - finally the finished products speak for themselves.
How has the trend of wearing hats progressed since you came into the scene?
It has certainly become more popular and I think ladies going to the races seem to put a lot more effort into getting a hat that suits their face. Millinery is definitely being appreciated more as a creative art form.
How would you describe your typical client?
All my clients and hats are individual and unique. I predominantly design for racegoers, whether it be fashion on the field, horse owners or the fashion conscious just wanting to look great on race day. I have also created a number of pieces for mother of the bride and dignitaries attending formal functions. I don’t make much hats for men; maybe a Trilby now and then. However, I’ve made a few historical pieces like Bicorns and Tricorns.
What colours are in this season?
Bright colours especially fuchsia; either on its own or with red or orange. The softer tones are represented as well. You will see lots of bright colours in my Dubai World Cup collection.
Keeping the weather in mind, what are your style suggestions for racegoers this year?
Dress comfortably.