One of the more unusual hats worn by racegoers at Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Hippodrome de Longchamp, Paris.
Workforce was the workhorse of the day, handily winning the Arc. Jockey Ryan Moore rode Workforce to victory. In June, Workforce won the Derby at Epsom, England. The champion racehorse was trained by Sir Michael Stoute, who for 38 years had hoped one of his horses would win the Arc winner at Longchamp.
This woman was smoking a post-race cigar outside Longchamp. Check back soon for many more photos from the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
Another hat adorned with leaves.
Oh, I want to see a little bird fly over and perch on someone!
Posted by: Chris | 05 October 2010 at 22:21
I'm laughing because I'm emb"arc"ing on a series of cigar photos, of course you know why!!! lol
The hat is great. So out there!!! xo
Posted by: gillian | 05 October 2010 at 19:03
Lady with jungle hat and cigar has some serious style! She looks serenely unconcerned by the possibility of her head-garden going up in smoke! Fantastic pics, they give a new spin to French chic.
Posted by: Karen | 05 October 2010 at 15:39
Absolutely fabulous! I love the spirit of these Goddesses. Great shots, m'dear.
Posted by: Natalie | 05 October 2010 at 07:25
My god...I would never wear hats like that :)
Hope you had a great time over there!
Regards, Veronique
Posted by: Veronique | 05 October 2010 at 06:55
Although not to my taste, at least there is some creativity and individuality at work with these hats.
Posted by: Donna | 05 October 2010 at 06:52
These hats don't seem as elegant as one would expect...but still fun!
Posted by: Helen | 05 October 2010 at 03:07
How fun!
Posted by: Swirly | 04 October 2010 at 22:55
The cigar smoker could take someone's eye out with that chapeau, no? ;0
Posted by: Barbara | 04 October 2010 at 21:09