The mad hatters of Spring Racing
Need help choosing a hat or fascinator for Spring Racing? Take a look at some of the colourful styles people have adapted over the years.
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Penny Murray of South Melbourne wears a hat made from drink cups at the Melbourne Cup 1974. Photo: Fairfax Archives -
![Molly Kasnel at Oaks Day 1988.]()
Molly Kasnel at Oaks Day 1988. Photo: Fairfax Archives -
![Nigel Brennan of Yarra Junction at the Melbourne Cup 1979.]()
Nigel Brennan of Yarra Junction at the Melbourne Cup 1979. Photo: John Lamb -
![A punter wears a floarl inspired hat at the Spring Carnival 1979.]()
A punter wears a floarl inspired hat at the Spring Carnival 1979. Photo: Fairfax Archives -
![Melbourne Cup 1979. Peter Schauble of Parkville with a hat made out of computer tickets.]()
Melbourne Cup 1979. Peter Schauble of Parkville with a hat made out of computer tickets. Photo: John Lamb -
![Punters at the 1986 Melbourne Cup 1986.]()
Punters at the 1986 Melbourne Cup 1986. Photo: Mark Wilson -
![VRC Spring Racing Carnival 1983. Beer on tap hat.]()
VRC Spring Racing Carnival 1983. Beer on tap hat. Photo: Fairfax Archives -
![Floral replica of the Melbourne Cup hat, Melbouren Cup 1966.]()
Floral replica of the Melbourne Cup hat, Melbouren Cup 1966. Photo: Fairfax Archives -
![Dagmar Styck (Dame Edna) and Teresa Rodriguez. VRC Spring Racing Carnival 1990.]()
Dagmar Styck (Dame Edna) and Teresa Rodriguez. VRC Spring Racing Carnival 1990. -
![Melbourne Cup head wear, 1989.]()
Melbourne Cup head wear, 1989. -
![A reflective look at the Cup. From left: Teresa Rodrigues and karen Simowsen. Melbourne Cup 1991.]()
A reflective look at the Cup. From left: Teresa Rodrigues and karen Simowsen. Melbourne Cup 1991. Photo: John Lamb -
![Berman White with his racing hat at the races at the 2006 Melbourne Cup.]()
Berman White with his racing hat at the races at the 2006 Melbourne Cup. Photo: Sebastian Costanzo -
![Silvana Lovin, wearing a hat made from hair, poses during the Fashions on the Field parade at the 2002 melbouren Cup.]()
Silvana Lovin, wearing a hat made from hair, poses during the Fashions on the Field parade at the 2002 melbouren Cup. Photo: REUTERS -
![Amanda Phipps with her hat from Hong Kong designer Tooi at the 2008 Melbourne Cup.]()
Amanda Phipps with her hat from Hong Kong designer Tooi at the 2008 Melbourne Cup. Photo: Rebecca Hallas -
![Fashions on the Field- Contestants in fashions on the field, Oaks Day 2010.]()
Fashions on the Field- Contestants in fashions on the field, Oaks Day 2010. Photo: Justin McManus -
![Angela Menz enjoys the 2011 Melbouren Cup.]()
Angela Menz enjoys the 2011 Melbouren Cup. Photo: Jason South -
![Carolyn Heany enjoys the 2011 Melbouren Cup.]()
Carolyn Heany enjoys the 2011 Melbouren Cup. Photo: Jason South -
![Melbourne Cup day at Flemington - Myer Fashions On The Field, 2011.]()
Melbourne Cup day at Flemington - Myer Fashions On The Field, 2011. -
![Lisa Tan at the melbouren Cup 2007.]()
Lisa Tan at the melbouren Cup 2007. Photo: Simon Schluter -
![Canberra milliner ANGELA MENZ, 27, won the 2011 Myer Fashions on the Field at Oaks Day.]()
Canberra milliner ANGELA MENZ, 27, won the 2011 Myer Fashions on the Field at Oaks Day. Photo: Justin McManus -
![Milliner Collction Fashion show at Flemington racecourse.]()
Milliner Collction Fashion show at Flemington racecourse. Photo: Jason South -
![Milliner Collction Fashion show at Flemington racecourse.]()
Milliner Collction Fashion show at Flemington racecourse. Photo: Jason South -
![Tiya Adem with her winning hat at the 2003 Melbourne Cup Fashions on the Field.]()
Tiya Adem with her winning hat at the 2003 Melbourne Cup Fashions on the Field. Photo: Rob Banks
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