{"id":198309,"date":"2026-06-11T10:00:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T08:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxus-plus.com\/?p=198309"},"modified":"2026-06-10T15:34:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T13:34:32","slug":"luxus-magazine-how-did-the-hat-become-a-must-have-in-the-horse-racing-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxus-plus.com\/en\/luxus-magazine-how-did-the-hat-become-a-must-have-in-the-horse-racing-world\/","title":{"rendered":"[LUXUS MAGAZINE] How did the hat become a must-have in the horse racing world?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Longines Prix de Diane will take place this Sunday, June 14, at the Chantilly Racetrack. While this event is a must-see in the world of horse racing, it is even more so for the tribute it pays to elegance and its signature accessory: the hat. Let\u2019s take a look back at the history of the hat\u2019s presence on the racetrack.<\/h4>\n

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Elegance contest<\/h2>\n

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\"Prix
\u00a9 Florian LEGER<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\u201cDon\u2019t forget to wear a hat, the essential accessory for this chic and glamorous Garden Party.\u201d It\u2019s written in black and white. On the website for the Longines Prix de Diane, taking place this Sunday, June 14, the dress code is strict: \u201cpull out all the stops with a chic outfit\u201d and come equipped with your finest headwear. \u201cWhether it\u2019s designer, small, large, embellished, extravagant, original, or personalized\u2026 All styles are welcome and will fit perfectly into the event\u2019s atmosphere,\u201d it states.<\/p>\n

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Hats and a commitment to elegance have become essential to the race, so much so that an elegance contest has been organized on the Prix de Diane\u2019s social media channels. The winners who submit the best-looking photo will earn a spot among the finalists of this same contest, which will take place on race day.<\/p>\n

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To understand the origins of this accessory\u2019s deep-rooted tradition, we must go back to the second half of the 19th century, when the upper classes of society gathered for this social event. First held in 1843, the Longines Prix de Diane saw the emergence of this passion for hats from its very first editions. Beyond its primary function of protecting spectators from the sun, it established itself as a symbol of elegance and social status in the highest echelons of society.<\/p>\n

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Click here to read the full article<\/a> on Luxus Magazine.<\/p>\n

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Photo \u00e0 la Une : \u00a9 Pierre Costabadie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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