Here’s where to get your hat for The Dubai World Cup

Bundle MacLaren Millinery headpieces are available at Etoile La Boutique. Courtesy of Etoile La Boutique

Previous seasons of The Dubai World Cup have seen some outrageous contraptions atop female guests’ heads. From gothic statues of the Burj Khalifa to horses crafted from hair and larger-than-life peacock feathers, there have been quite a few garish sightings, often intended to capture the attention of photographers and make the rounds on social media.

For a hat that commands attention in a more demure and less provocative manner, consider shopping from Bundle MacLaren Millinery designs, which are currently available at Etoile La Boutique in Mall of the Emirates.

Expect to find a range of headpieces — from thin, angular hats topped with wispy tufts of tulle, to wide-brimmed hats adorned with flowers and small, beret-style pieces finished with fishnet fabrics.

MacLaren learnt the art of millinery craftsmanship at Kensington & Chelsea College in London and launched her namesake brand in 2009. Many of her pieces were worn by guests at the 2011 Royal Wedding.

If you’re on the hunt for a hat that will earn you nods of approval and perhaps land you on the best-dressed pages after the Dubai World Cup, check out Maclaren’s designs at Etoile La Boutique, in store now until March 25.