The beginning of October is such a great time in racing all over the world! Northern Hemisphere heads into fall where we start to see the fabulous jackets and furs along with gorgeous fall millinery. Our friends in the Southern Hemisphere bring out their spring colors preparing for the all too fashionable Spring Carnival.
This weekend we head to France (Oh Mon Dieu!) for the Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe at Longchamp. Fashion can’t hit a higher 
note than right outside of Paris. Of course we have to include a picture from Funny Face of our racing fashion idol Audrey Hepburn. Nothing says Paris like her style- maybe because her top clothing designer was french! (Please give a round of a applause for the amazing Givenchy).
You might assume that the millinery worn to the Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe will be small and quaint, but in past years racegoers have proven quite the opposite. Ladies adorn themselves with statement pieces and show off to the masses. This year, Longchamp has partnered up with our stylish friends at Longines, as well as Qatar Tourism and Citroën Automobile Company to find “Les Beaux Duos!” Longchamp will be looking for the Best Dressed Couple or the “Beautiful Two.”
From the Qatar Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe website:
Only 20 duos, selected from photos taken at the racecourse by a professional photographer, will be judged by our fashion ambassador. The three most elegant couples will win some great prizes. The prizes up for grabs are two Citroën cars (1st place), a week-long holiday to Qatar for two people (2nd place), and two Longines watches (3rd place). So dust off your glad rags, find a worthy partner and match your outfits in a bit to become the first ever “Beau Duo” of the 93rd Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe!
The care with which you plan your outfit for the event each year is finally going to be rewarded. But beware, you will need to match your outfit to that of your partner, as our fashion ambassador will judge the elegance of the couple as a whole. So pick a partner – son, daughter, parent or other half – who is as stylish are you are!
Our photographer Mathea Kelley will be on site snappy all the fabulous fashion and horses of courses!
If you are in attendance- tweet us a picture of your fab outfit!! Happy Racing!