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Inspiring Hats in Emirates Melbourne Cup Day 2009 Carnival

— November 4, 2009 — Fashion
Ladies attending Emirates Melbourne Cup Day seemed more interested in hats and fashion than horse racing. With their spectacular hat designs and dresses, ladies competed with each other in the chic and stylish department.

In this event, hats took an important place as accessories and were shown off widely. This can be a good example of how hats can be daily accessories since they look really chic and upscale. Style does not have to be as bold as some pieces shown in these pictures, but a little more distinct than a moderate hair band could highlight the whole outfit.

Apart from the hats, dresses also caught my attention. As these ladies demonstrate, there are plenty variations of beautiful origami-like dresses.  Designers aspired to create bold, elegant and glamorous dresses by using pleats, cut-outs and sculptural structures either as a detail or all over the dress.
Trend Themes
1. Fashionable Hats as Daily Accessories - Inspiring hat designs from Emirates Melbourne Cup Day show that hats can be daily accessories by adding some edge.
2. Bold and Glamorous Dresses - Designers can aspire to create bold, elegant, and glamorous dresses by incorporating pleats, cut-outs, and sculptural structures.
3. Competition in Chic and Stylish Fashion - Women can compete to highlight their chic and stylish fashion sense like the ladies in Emirates Melbourne Cup Day event by showcasing unique designs and accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Accessories - The fashion and accessories industry can explore creating fashionable hats as daily accessories and incorporating bold and glamorous dresses with unique designs and accessories.
2. Event Management - Event management professionals can create events that highlight and incorporate unique and stylish fashion designs and accessories.
3. Textiles and Materials - The textiles and materials industry can innovate by developing and producing unique materials for hat and dress designs that incorporate pleats, cut-outs, and sculptural structures.
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