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The Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, and you can bet we’ll see plenty of “fashion†at the race.
Most of what people wear will have nothing to do with equine pursuits. Some of it shouldn’t be worn under any circumstances for that matter.
Real equestrian-inspired clothing, on the other hand, transfers well to daily life. As with the Chelsea boot, for instance. These are the slim-fitting ankle boots with a flat bottom, or a small heel, and an elastic side panel that negates any need for buttons or zippers. Often, they have a top loop of fabric or ribbon sewn to the back of the shoe that allows you to pull them on easily.
The effect is handsome and clean. And practical. Legend has it that Queen Victoria’s shoemaker created the shoe as a way for Her Royal Highness to canvass the paddocks without besmirching her robes. Rock regents made the shoe popular.