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At the Virginia Gold Cup It’s All About The Lid
At the Virginia Gold Cup It’s All About The Lid
The 98th edition of the Virginia Gold Cup kicks off on Saturday, May 6 at Great Meadow in The Plains for one of the nation’s largest steeplechase events. However, the competition involves more than horse races.
We’re talking about the lids, specifically for the ladies: bucket hats, straw Panama, fedora, large brim boater, the ever-popular fascinator, vintage style cloche or how about an oversized straw hat that looks like a fruit and flower basket.
Devon Zebrovious has won the Gold Cup hat contest so many times she’s no longer eligible to compete.
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Devon Zebrovious is a hat fashionista and has won the Gold Cup hat contest so many times she’s no longer eligible to compete. “The most important consideration for selecting the perfect hat or fascinator is to choose the one that best suits your outfit, as well as your personality,” she noted.
“Everything must tie together to present an overall look, but you also have to be confident in your selection. Wear the hat, don’t let it wear you.” Her own hat business, Cherry Blossom Millinery, now features lightweight straw hats with silk flowers and feathers.
The hat competition is the “Kentucky Derby of hat contests” according to Al Griffin, co-chairman of the Virginia Gold Cup Association. Categories include: most glamorous or elegant, best racing theme, funniest or most outrageous, best child’s hat and best men’s hat. Celebrity judges will decide whose hats are the most impressive and there will be prizes for the top three winners.
The hat competition is the “Kentucky Derby of hat contests” according to Al Griffin, co-chairman of the Virginia Gold Cup Association.
Photo by Middleburg Photo
Marion Maggiolo, owner of Horse Country Saddlery in Warrenton, sells all types of hats in her emporium. “A hat should fit the face, neither overpowering or too flat.”
Cherry Blossom Millinery, now features lightweight straw hats with silk flowers.
Photo by Nancymilburnkleckphotography
Gold Cup gates open at 10 a.m. The first of eight races begins at 1 p.m. Tailgate packages with tents and Members Hill tents are available, more online at www.vagoldcup.com/va/tickets. Details: www.vagoldcup.com.
