Ascot Ladies' Day: Big Hats and High Stakes

Ladies and gents were out in their finery on Thursday, to make their mark at Ascot Ladies' Day. It's a celebration of the biggest and bravest hats in the fashion world, and a chance for betting lovers to try their luck at the races.

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6 months ago

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Lifestyle, Sports

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Fashion, Sports

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United Kingdom

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SHOTLIST: ASCOT, BRITAIN, JUNE 20, 2013 SOURCE: AFPTV SOUNDBITE 1 Jeanie Wiliams (woman) Fashion Designer (English, 12 secs): "Ascot Day, Ladies, it's all about ladies and the day, yes? So it's very important that ladies recognise that they are women, real ladies!" SOUNDBITE 2 Larisa Katz (woman) Fashion Designer (English, 8 secs): "This hat is made out of cake packaging and the jacket that I'm wearing is a 3D printed jacket." SOUNDBITE 3 Cassandra Brown (woman) Marketing manager (English, 11 secs): "I think babies always bring people together, and I think in the last few years - especially with Kate Middleton - everyone's got behind the royals a bit more, so it's a good thing for the nation. " -VAR exterior of entrance to Ascot -MS of people walking into the race course arena -VAR women's hats -VAR of people in racing stands -CU of TV screen showing race -MS of screen showing Queen's arrival -MS of horses l-------------------------------------------