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Vintage Photos Of The Royal Ascot

From flapper dresses to dapper suiting.

By Harper's BAZAAR UK Updated: 25 June 2018

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In honour of the start of the Royal Ascot, take a look back at retro trackside fashion.

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Guests at the Epsom Derby in 1922

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The Duke of Westminster and Coco Chanel at Chester Races, 1924

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Royal Ascot, 1926

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Royal Ascot, 1928

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Royal Ascot, 1933

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Chantilly Races, 1924

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Royal Ascot, 1936

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Royal Ascot, 1938

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Rita Hayworth at the Epsom Derby, 1949

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Rita Hayworth at Royal Ascot, 1950

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Royal Ascot, 1951

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Royal Ascot, 1953

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Elizabeth Taylor at the Epsom Derby, 1957

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Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother at the Epsom Derby, 1958

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Jean Shrimpton at the Melbourne Cup, 1965

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Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco at Royal Ascot, 1966

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Royal Ascot, 1969

From: CR Fashion Book

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