Archived Millinery To Inspire You For Royal Ascot 2025

With Royal Ascot 2025 fast approaching, it’s important to be planning the crowning touch to your race day look. At Somerset Millinery, we’ve delved into our archives to showcase a selection of past designs, offering elegant inspiration for this year’s outfit planning.

Our Spring/Summer collection features a refined palette of pastel shades, from soft blush and powder blue to delicate mint and primrose. You’ll find beautifully crafted boaters, perches and structured pieces, each one carefully designed to meet the Royal Enclosure dress code while capturing the spirit of the season.

Whether you're a seasoned Ascot attendee or planning your first visit, let these timeless creations guide your choice and add the perfect flourish to your ensemble.

Finished with a generous spray of hand-crafted silk dupion roses, this design brings a soft, romantic elegance to your Ascot ensemble. The delicate colour, as seen on Laura Tobin, makes it a standout choice for the Royal Enclosure.

A refined yet playful choice, this elegant headband features a sculpted flying bow crafted from fine woven pinokpok. Shown here in natural on Charlee Herd, it’s a beautifully understated option for a polished Royal Enclosure look.

Inspired by Lauren Price, choose a striking boater, hand-blocked in fine sisal straw and presented in one of this summer’s key shades. Finished with a duo of handmade orchids, it’s a confident and elegant choice for making a statement at Royal Ascot.

This one-of-a-kind design features a beautifully crafted silk rose, dyed by hand to complement the vintage veiling. A truly special piece inspired by a past Royal Ascot look, perfect for those seeking something unique for the Royal Enclosure.

A true show-stopper, this My Fair Lady–inspired design combines hand-dyed feathers and straw sinamay for a beautifully coordinated finish. Timeless and theatrical, it’s perfect for turning heads at Royal Ascot.

Pink Headband

Handmade from fine buntal straw, this elegant piece is finished with a cluster of silk dupion roses in a matching shade of soft pink. A graceful and feminine choice, ideal for a refined Royal Ascot look.

Blue Percher

Blocked on an original 1950s hat block, this pale blue design is crafted from fine sisal straw and finished with delicate spirals of crinoline in a matching shade. A beautifully vintage-inspired piece with a fresh, modern twist for Royal Ascot.

This striking percher in vibrant magenta is adorned with handmade silk orchids and threaded with soft loops of pink sinamay inspired by Sesame Ontumetse past look. Bold yet beautifully balanced, it’s a standout choice for a confident Royal Ascot look.

Discover the beautiful spring summer collection from Somerset Millinery now or discover our made-to-measure millinery service. offering a truly tailored touch, from colour-matched fabrics to hand-selected embellishments, each piece is crafted to be as unique as you are.

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