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What to wear at Burghley International Horse trials

H&C spoke to Fairfax & Favor who gave us their thoughts on what will make you hot to trot at this year's Burghley Horse Trials.

The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials is one of the major events in the English countryside’s social calendar – with four action-packed days of equestrian thrills and spills!

With over 150,000 visitors, getting your outfit to stand out from the crowd can be a daunting task and could leave you making a ‘spur’ of the moment fashion faux pas! We caught up with Fairfax & Favor who gave us their thoughts on what will make you hot to trot!

Ladies

  • Practical footwear is always a must at events like these as the English weather is quite unpredictable. Fairfax & Favor’s Imperial Explorers offer the ultimate comfort, while looking fantastic – and the best part is they are water resistant.
  • Looking effortlessly chic it is all about incorporating simplicity with style, and pairing a crisp blouse from the Oxford Shirt Company with a tweed sporting jacket from Holland Cooper will give you that winning look.
  • For accessories, a classic fedora from Hicks & Brown paired with the Tusting Leather Cardington Handbag from Farlows is the perfect combo, incorporating tasteful style with a country twist.
  • For all horsey lovers County Equestrian Jewellers have created hand-made, timeless pieces to add that finishing flourish to your outfit.

Gentlemen
Burghley_Mens fashion

  • A man’s best accessory is his shoes and Fairfax & Favor’s newest addition is their Desert Boots. Light, airy and breathable, this boot includes a combination of soft suede with a padded insole and duel leather rubber sole for the practicalities of British weather.
  • Picking the right shirt is key and the Oxford Shirt Company pink linen shirt allows you to be both comfortable and stylish. Pair it with a classic Navy Blazer from Oliver Brown to finish your look.
  • When it comes to trousers, you can’t go wrong with a classic pair of chinos like the Cotton Drill trousers by Oliver Brown.
  • Add a belt from Fairfax & Favor and a silk pocket square to ensure you’re the front runner for best looking gent of the day!


FEI Classics 2016/2017: Burghley
 premieres on 12 September at 9pm on Sky 253, or you can watch online via H&C Play or Amazon Video.

MT
Marketing Team

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