A Carnival of Colour hat auction

Place your bids on 9 bespoke hats designed to benefit Brain Tumour Research

To celebrate our 15th anniversary, we are delighted to be partnering with The British Hat Guild and The Jockey Club to exhibit an exclusive collection of 15 haute couture hats, which are being auctioned to help find a cure for all types of brain tumours.

Designed by a host of exceptional British-based milliners, including Stephen Jones OBE, Lisa Tan, and Jane Taylor, who has been worn by everyone from Beyonce to Pippa Middleton, these one-off masterpieces have been created to reflect a carnival theme.

Gogglebox’s Lisa Baggs (left) showcased “Venice” by Lai Hats, while Kelsey Parker, widow of boyband The Wanted’s Tom Parker who died of a glioblastoma (GBM), wore “Pretty Polly” by Lisa Tan Millinery. They were joined by pals Samie Elishi from Love Island, Kelsey-Ann Bowden, Gemma Whittaker alongside Cara Delahoyde-Massey, also from Love Island, and stylist Sarah Parker.

A Carnival of Colour is being exhibited at QIPCO Guineas Festival, Newmarket Rowley Mile Racecourse (3rd – 5th May) and The Betfair Derby Festival, Epsom Downs Racecourse (31st May – 1st June). One or more of these showstoppers could be yours and the money raised through the auction will help fund the fight to stop brain tumours from devastating lives.

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The auction is now live and will close at 9:30pm on Monday 10th June. Place your bids and good luck!

If you would like to purchase a hat at the recommended retail price (RRP), please contact Charlie Allsebrook at Charlie.Allsebrook@braintumourresearch.org or 07591 206624.

  • Walking on Sunshine by Awon Golding (RRP £965)

    The exuberance and positivity of Spring is realised in this lavender purple parasisal beret with 360 veil and floating crinoline bow.

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  • Red Rooster by Dillon Wallwork Bespoke Hats (RRP £575)

    Reminiscent of a Chinese ribbon or Maypole dance, this fuschia pink sinamay creation is completed by a side sweep of scarlet red crinoline.

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  • Jezebel Rose by Edwina Ibbotson Millinery (SOLD)

    Marrying bright carnival vibes with feminine elegance, this duchess silk satin creation is elevated by a facial veil with hand painted flowers. 

  • Waltzer by Emily-London (RRP £685)

    A silk turban in a playful hot pink with a burst of colourful feathers which evoke the colours and movement of the carnival spirit.

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  • Joy by Fernanda Lewis Millinery (SOLD)

    Designed to bring joy to the wearer, this emerald green straw base features a one-of-a-kind rescued bow, and will suit many face shapes.

  • Sorcha Anna by Gráinne Maher Millinery (RRP £1,200)

    A pink metallic, leather teardrop hat with large glassy flower, hand enamelled with multiple feathered quills and spikey veiling detail.

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  • Comet by Jane Taylor Hats (RRP £950)

    A red recreation of Jane’s signature cocktail hat as worn by VIPs and members of the Royal family, enhanced with a sculptural twist.

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  • Confetti by Julian Garner Headwear (SOLD)

    A wide halo band, hand-dyed to create an ombre effect trimmed with handmade straw twirls and Swarovski Crystals.

  • Pretty Polly by Lisa Tan Millinery (SOLD)

    Woven with rainbow lurex threads, this wide-brimmed, midi-sized boater is a shimmering depiction of celebration.

  • Venice by Lai Hats (RRP £800)

    This dramatic piece captures the theatricality of the Venice Carnival with swirling coloured quills and feathers to frame the face.

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  • Revel by Sophie Beale Millinery (RRP £325)

    A sparkling percher-style headpiece that reflects the shimmer and flamboyance of carnival time, where celebrations go on long into the night.

  • Arc-en-ciel by Stephen Jones Millinery (RRP £690)

    This piece is a party in a hat, where the carnival theme has been encompassed in this fun, colourful cloud of whimsy.

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  • Golden Lady by Victoria Grant (RRP £490)

    Celebrating the female form and elegance with this sun-gold silk cocktail beret with lace.

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  • Jamboree by Vivien Sheriff (SOLD)

    Encapsulating“all the fun of the fair”,this is an explosion of hand-dyed goose and pheasant feathers in vintage carnival colours set on a dramatic base.

  • Cocktail Explosion by William Chambers Millinery (SOLD)

    This fabulously fun cocktail hat boasts hand-crafted flowers made from drinking straws and crystals, inspired by the colourful costumes from carnivals across the world.