Ascot hats - The absurd and amazing

    Fashion designer Isabell Kristensen shows off a rather splendid strawberry and green butterfly hat.

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    Amanda Holden has a touch of the showgirl about her in this red feather number.

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    This purple cloth flower hat is good for keeping the sun off one's face - but has a habit of attracting butterflies.

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    Lorraine Chase looks delightful in a floppy flower creation.

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    Sian Griffiths wears an explosion of white netting and green ferns.

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    A dinner plate decorated with a collage of bright butterflies makes the perfect hat.

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    This conical hat seemed like a good idea - until someone fired a load of arrows into it.

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    This dish shaped hat is the perfect way to keep the sun off one's face.

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    No one can say this lady hasn't put a lot of thought into her colour-co-ordinated outfit.

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    This lady opts for an side explosion of red feather flowers. Click on for more creative hats from previous years at Ascot...

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