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In the fashion field for Flemington

Emirates Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 7, 2017 in Melbourne,

Each year, the excitement builds for the ‘race that stops the nation’ – the Melbourne Cup. Whilst the focus is the horse race, the real fun is in watching the fashion. Melbourne Cup hats have always been a very significant part of the Melbourne Cup Day. SBS Thai presents history of hats in Australia from the everyday accessory until becoming a symbol of this legendary race.


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By Chayada Powell

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Each year, the excitement builds for the ‘race that stops the nation’ – the Melbourne Cup. Whilst the focus is the horse race, the real fun is in watching the fashion. Melbourne Cup hats have always been a very significant part of the Melbourne Cup Day. SBS Thai presents history of hats in Australia from the everyday accessory until becoming a symbol of this legendary race.



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