Archive · 22 Jun 2025
Millinery's Future: Royal Ascot vs. Indian Headwear
Imagine fancy hats at a horse race!
In England, Royal Ascot celebrates hats, and young designers are getting help from big brands.
In India, beautiful headpieces are part of weddings and traditions, but the people who make them need more support.
Designers are creating new hat styles, but they need a special event or program like Ascot to show off their work.
Some people think India should have its own big hat show to help these artists.
Royal Ascot highlights millinery with Chanel's support for young designers.
Indian accessory designers seek platforms to elevate their craft.
Indian artisans create head adornments for weddings and rituals, facing uncertain futures.
Designers are experimenting with headpieces but lack institutional support.
An Indian version of Ascot is suggested to showcase and support the craft.
- Who
- It involves designers, artisans, students, and fashion houses such as Chanel.
- What
- The article discusses millinery and headwear in the context of Royal Ascot and Indian accessory design.
- When
- The article references the Royal Ascot event in 2024 and ongoing challenges faced by Indian artisans.
- Where
- The main locations are Royal Ascot in England and Jaipur, India.
- Why
- To highlight the importance of supporting and promoting millinery and headwear design.
Current Support
Need for Indian Millinery Support
Platform for Headwear
Current Support
Royal Ascot is a global event with the support and recognition of brands.
Need for Indian Millinery Support
Indian artisans and designers lack similar institutional support.
Fellowship Programs
Current Support
Established in Royal Ascot with Chanel fellowship.
Need for Indian Millinery Support
No such fellowships or programs for Indian artisans.
- Royal Ascot Fellowship
- £10,000 bursary
- Partnership
- The King’s Foundation and Chanel
- Indian Designers
- Exploring headpieces
- Indian Headwear
- Signifies lineage and identity
- Ascot Collective
- Young talents paired with established names