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GLITZ AND GLAMOUR UNDER THE ARABIAN SKY (photos)

A record-breaking number of people attended the 2007 Dubai World Cup at the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse which is the richest horse race in the world.  This was the 12^th Dubai World Cup and the International Village was completely sold out for the first time ever.   The best horses, trainers and jockeys made that annual trip to Dubai for that US$6 million prize fund.  Numbers totaled more than 60,000 people, which meant that competition had never been so fierce.

 It was no surprise that the Nad Al sheba Racecourse boasted state-of-the-art facilities.  They included large TV monitors in all areas to ensure that all race-goers did not miss any of the action.  And the action was mezmorising.  People literally stood still on their tracks in awe of the opening ceremony filled with spectacular fireworks that seemed everlasting  as well as people in white spacesuits performing aerial acrobatics, a variation of sky-diving maneuvers just a few feet off the ground. Beautiful Arabian horses with their riders performing skilled and almost dance like movements of mastery accompanied by a beautiful dancer in a large fluorescent green bubble in the middle of the race track dancing with pride and beauty was truly a spectacular event.  The most incredible and yet so overwhelming experience was the finale when a cavalcade of magnificent horses on which men dressed in traditional Arabic robes held the flags of the nation participating in the race.  The finale was just as exciting when those wonderful people dressed in their spacesuits held their national United Arab Emirates flag in welcoming visitors to their country to their traditional annual sporting event of the year.

And what of the hats?  Well it was by no means a necessity for this gracious event and it was not surprising that all headwear was chic, stylish and trendy and the colours were as spectacular as their designs.  Black and white is always a safe combination but it was also the lemons, ivory satin, pale turquoise, moss green, vibrant reds, lilacs, watermelons, golds and white that stood out under that bright Dubai sunlight.  Every style and quality was there for the liking, and for this very special event, it was wonderful to see women who represented their culture in their traditional tribal wears from places such as Africa and Thailand. 

Some women even went so far as designing representations of the buildings of Dubai on their hats as well as large collars that almost covered their heads.

It was not hard to see that race-goers pride themselves on their eclectic, elegant and refined style that gave them all a chance to compete and win valuable prizes.  A panel of experienced judges presided over the contest and chose the best participants, narrowing down after every round till they picked the winners.  Judges based their judgments on the participant’s style, originality and coordination of headwear and accessories.  They were looking for that distinctive and universal style and how women carried themselves with confidence on stage.

The winner of the Style Stakes Lady Prize went to Ms Alicia Fernandes, who also won the best dressed lady at Dubai’s Fillies and Fashion event collecting the first prize worth US $5,000 of BurJuman gift vouchers, plus five nights stay, including flights to Chiva-Som resort in Thailand.  The runner-up was Matshepo Selesho, who wore her traditional African tribal-themed dress.  She collected  US$3,000 worth of BurJuman gift vouchers.  The style stakes couple, Heath Meldrun and Brodie Harper looked very stylish and sophisticated with their outfits perfectly complimenting each other collected US$4,000 worth of BurJuman gift vouchers.  And a creation by Melbourne Milliner, Marliena Romeo, won the millinery style stakes best hat, and the prize went to Nazira Sailer who collected US$3,000 worth of BurJuman gift vouchers.

At the end of the day, with sore feet and horse throats (pardon the pun), and whatever the style, the Dubai World Cup was  2007 was truly a magnificent and spectacular event that left people talking about it for weeks to come. Copyright Marilena Romeo & www.millinery.info 2007

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Louise Macdonald Millinery Courses 2007 Melbourne Australia

A full list of millinery courses for 2007 can now be found at www.millinery.com.au You can choose from Summer schools, weekend courses and evening classes in various aspects of millinery. Visit Louise’s website for a description, prices and registration details.

BERRY RUTJES JR. HATDESIGN, Turfmarkt 51, 2801 GW Gouda, The Netherlands is offerring classes in millinery. http://www.berryrutjes.com/EN/courses.html

"Hats Off to Melbourne”

The Australian Millinery Association is organizing a Millinery Convention in Melbourne from July 5^th to July 10^th 2007. Organisers are planning a programme to include education workshops, tours, information about supplier networks and a social programme. Leaders in the Australian millinery industry will be there to share their expertise in a series of millinery workshops and talks covering trimming, dyeing techniques, bridal, fashion forecasting and many more topics.

The city of Melbourne itself offers a great range of attractions and conveniences which will be a bonus to visiting delegates.

A programme and registration details will be ready in February 2007. If you would like to register your interest and receive details on this convention, please email convention@millineryaustralia.org

If you are an experienced millinery tutor who would like to attend the convention and may like to be considered for running a workshop, please email convention@millineryaustralia.org  with your workshop proposal and some details of your experience.

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