Each Spring racing season we eagerly anticipate the key headwear trends for the race track, and with over 30 top millinery brands in our store we get a handy sneak peek at the trends designers are setting before anyone else.    

So here's our guide to what every fashion lover needs to know about headwear this season to create your winning outfit trackside. 

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1. Turbans & Headwraps

The big trend of the season is definitely the turban or headwrap, don't be seen trackside without one. It's an easy and flattering way to add a bit of style to your outfit. Go for a full turban and jumpsuit for an elegant twist, or try a bright turban headband to inject some fun.

Louise Macdonald has the turban elegance mastered and Benoit Missolin knows exactly how to turn up the fun with his playful turban headbands. Shop the turban trend here.

2. Crowns                   

Crowns have been a racetrack staple for the past few seasons, but the trend has been recently invigorated on the catwalks of Dolce & Gabbana and shows no sign of slowing down yet. Why not mix it up and go rose gold with this beautiful lemon leaf crown by Lelet NY.

Lelet NY and Stephanie Browne have a great range of metal crowns. Shop our entire crown range here

3. Beaded and Embellished Headbands       

Gone are the days of stark minimalism, Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana have said more is more, especially on a headband and who are we to argue? Pair a lush velvet with as many sparkles as possible. 

Angela Menz, Allport Millinery and Alicia Dash x Lady of Leisure have all the beads you need!

4. Boater Hats             

Ever since Karl Lagerfeld sent his models down the catwalk in boater hats at Chanel a few season's ago the trend has been unstoppable. Go shallow or tall crown, short or wide brim, all options are in the game. This elegant Derby Day classic by Allport Millinery is the perfect way to wear the trend.  Shop all our boater hats here 

5. Halos

We can see your halo and baby it's big! The 60's influenced headwear trend is huge this season, whether you go for a solid Hepburn inspired halo or a more angelic aura to your head, this is the look that will get you attention. 

Rebecca Share and Murley & Co are queens of this style. Shop our full range of halo headpieces here   

6. Pearls

The shimmering pearl is the trim you need to know about this season, it's the perfect finishing touch to any elegant headwear look. Suzy O'Rourke and The Human Chameleon have pearl embellished headpieces fit for any queen. 

Shop pearl embellished headpieces here

7. Wide Brims

It pleases us no end that there is a love affair emerging with the wider-brim, proper hats are making a come back! 

There's something about the elegant silhouette of a brim which can't be beaten. Stephanie Spencer and Louise Macdonald have amazing wide-brim options or Shop more winning wide-brim hats here

8. Red

Hurrah, red is back! Whether it's a red dress or a red hat, this season be bold as the colour is hot. 

We have sizzling red options for all wardrobes, take this amazing Harvy Santos option or shop our full range of red hats here

9. Blush Pink

This season may your pinks be soft, blush, dusty and pretty this season, this beautiful hat by Sylvy Earl is the perfect way to wear the trend. For more soft pink millinery options shop our range here. 

10. Rose Gold 

The soft metallic which rose to popularity last season is going strong this season too. Pair it with blush pink or cream for the ultimate Oaks Day look. Shop our range of rose gold headpieces here