What styles are people wearing for Royal Ascot 2025
With Royal Ascot 2025 just around the corner, the excitement is palpable. This year's hat trends are all about monochrome elegance and soft pastels, setting the tone for a season of sophisticated style. At the heart of this fashionable fervour is LaylaLeigh, a bespoke milliner crafting exquisite hats perfect for the races, weddings, and special occasions.
Ascot 2025: Embracing Monochrome and Pastel Elegance
Royal Ascot remains a pinnacle of British fashion, where headwear is not just an accessory but a statement. The 2025 season sees a resurgence of monochromatic palettes—think classic black and white combinations—and a delightful array of pastels, from baby blues to soft pinks. These trends offer a canvas for creativity, allowing racegoers to express individuality while adhering to traditional elegance.
LaylaLeigh: Crafting Timeless Pieces for Every Occasion
LaylaLeigh's Spring/Summer 2025 collection showcases a variety of best-selling bandeau styles and wide-brimmed hats, each designed with meticulous attention to detail. Whether you're attending the races, a wedding, or any special event, these hats provide the perfect finishing touch to your ensemble.
Explore the full collection here: LaylaLeigh This Season
Perfect for Mothers of the Bride and Groom
For mothers of the bride or groom seeking that perfect hat, LaylaLeigh offers a range of styles that blend tradition with modern flair. These pieces complement your outfit and add a touch of sophistication to your overall look.
Bespoke Services for Your Unique Style
Understanding that each client is unique, LaylaLeigh offers bespoke services to tailor hats to your specific preferences. Whether it's adjusting trims or creating a custom design, the team ensures your hat aligns perfectly with your vision. Please note that during busy periods, orders may take 10-14 days, so it's advisable to plan ahead.
Contact LaylaLeigh for a consultation: Contact Form or call directly at 07919095585.
Shop the Collection
Discover some standout pieces from the collection:
Tori – Black Teardrop Couture Hat with Crin Veil & Silk Flowers
Currently Sold – Available to Order by Request
Bold and dramatic, Tori is a one-of-a-kind couture creation featuring a sleek black teardrop base, draped with a soft black crin veil and adorned with oversized silk flowers at both the front and back. This sculptural statement hat brings elegance and edge together in perfect balance — ideal for race days, black-tie weddings, or fashion-forward occasions.
While this exact piece is sold, Tori can be recreated in your choice of colours. For bespoke enquiries or to place an order, please contact us directly.
Striking teardrop silhouette for a modern couture feel
Black crin veil adds softness and mystery
Oversized silk flowers for dramatic, full-circle detail
Available to recreate in custom colourways
Fitted with discreet elastic and comb for secure, comfortable wear
To commission your own version of Tori, contact our studio today.
Designed and handmade in Chichester, UK.
Amara – Gold Sinamay Couture Hat with Lace & Swarovski Crystal Detail
Dramatic and dazzling, the Amara is a statement couture hat designed for standout occasions. With its sweeping wide brim and shimmering gold sinamay base, this elegant showpiece is adorned with delicate lace and hand-placed Swarovski crystals — delivering refined glamour with every turn.
Ideal for weddings, race days, or any event where opulence is in order, Amara catches the light and captivates attention without ever overpowering. Custom colour options are available upon request, allowing you to tailor the look to your wardrobe.
Crafted from luxurious gold sinamay for structure and lightness
Embellished with intricate lace and gold Swarovski crystals
Fitted with a secure comb and discreet elastic for all-day comfort
Available in bespoke colours upon enquiry
A luminous, elegant design that brings couture-level detail to life.
Designed and handmade in Chichester, UK.
Elena – Crystal, Bead & Pearl Couture Hat with Feather Flurry
One of our standout styles, Elena is a truly special couture hat designed to dazzle. The base is richly covered in sparkling crystals, delicate beads, and lustrous pearls, creating a shimmering foundation that catches the light beautifully.
A flurry of feathers adds movement and grace, dancing effortlessly in the breeze to bring your look to life. This exquisite piece can be recreated in any colour to perfectly match your outfit or event theme.
Luxurious base adorned with crystals, beads, and pearls
Delicate feather trim for dynamic movement
Fully customisable in colour — bespoke orders welcome
Lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear
A show-stopping hat that blends opulence with playful elegance.
Designed and handmade in Chichester, UK.
Zoe – Blush Pink Wide Brim Hat with Tonal Feathers for Race Days & Summer Soirees
Graceful and stylish, Zoe is the perfect race day accessory. Crafted in soft blush pink, this wide brim hat offers chic shade while flattering the face with a sophisticated silhouette. The tonal feathers add delightful flair and movement, elevating your look with effortless elegance.
Ideal for garden parties, summer soirees, and outdoor events, Zoe seamlessly merges function and style, ensuring you stay comfortable and captivating. This design can be recreated in any colour to suit your personal taste — please contact us for bespoke colour enquiries.
Wide brim for stylish sun protection and face-flattering shape
Accented with tonal feathers for dynamic, elegant detail
Lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear
Fully customisable colours available upon request
A versatile and captivating hat that tells a story of individuality and joy.
Designed and handmade in Chichester, UK.
Natalie – Teardrop Percher Couture Hat with Dramatic Feather Trim
Sculptural, stylish, and feather-light — Natalie is a stunning teardrop percher hat that adds instant drama to any outfit. Perched elegantly to one side, this versatile design is trimmed with sweeping feathers that bring movement, height, and flair to your look.
Ideal for weddings, race days, and standout events, Natalie is one of our most adaptable styles — available in a wide range of colourways and custom trims. Despite its statement silhouette, it's incredibly lightweight and easy to wear all day long.
Teardrop percher silhouette for a flattering, face-framing effect
Trimmed with dynamic feathers for height and visual drama
Lightweight and secure for effortless wear
Available in custom colours — contact us for bespoke options
This colour is available for immediate despatch
A bold yet elegant piece that elevates your occasionwear with ease.
Designed and handmade in Chichester, UK.
Jewell – Oversized Couture Hat with Sequins & Dip-Dye Crin
Dramatic, dazzling, and utterly unforgettable — the Jewell is a true showstopper in the world of couture millinery. Featuring an oversized silhouette adorned with shimmering sequins on the crown and trimmed with pleated crinoline in a striking dip-dye finish, this hat is made for bold entrances and unforgettable moments.
Whether you're attending Royal Ascot, a formal wedding, or a high-fashion event, Jewell elevates any outfit with couture-level flair. Style it with structured dresses or tailored trouser suits to let the hat take centre stage.
Oversized shape for high-impact elegance
Sequin detailing adds sparkle and glamour
Dip-dye pleated crin brings fluidity and modern texture
Discreet clear elastic ensures comfortable, secure wear
Available in bespoke colourways upon request
For those who believe in making a statement — without saying a word.
Designed and handmade in Chichester, UK.
Explore these and more at LaylaLeigh This Season.
Client Testimonials
"What can I say about LaylaLeigh and her wonderful hats. Leigh creates beautiful pieces that always hit the brief. Whether for myself or my clients, she always delivers. I always start with an outfit, and Leigh and I discuss colours and textures. She is a dream to work with and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her for any special occasion."
— Charlie Elmy Britton of CEB Styling
As the season unfolds, ensure you're race-day ready with a hat that embodies elegance and style. Whether you're seeking hats for races, mother of the bride, or mother of the groom, LaylaLeigh offers a collection that caters to every need. Don't miss out on these exquisite pieces—explore the collection today.