A Short History Lesson
William III
UNAFRAID OF LACE
William III wore a Venetian gross point lace cravat, which was popular in the late 17th century. The lace was three-dimensional, with raised crescent shapes
and various filling stitches. He also wore lace cuffs, though some portraits
show him wearing them with armor. William III wore a red and green knitted silk vest and stockings with a crown design at the ankle and a "W" in the cuff.
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
SAVILLE ROW - HERE WE GO!
Tall, slim and handsome, Albert also became a leader of fashion, just as his descendants are today. The prince patronized up-and-coming Savile Row tailoring establishments like Huntsman, and became known around the world for his exquisitely-cut, subtly luxurious clothes.
George V
TROUSER-CREASE INNOVATOR
Trousers creased down the sides instead of the front are a sartorial innovation to be introduced by King George at the Ascot races. The late King Edward occasionally wore side-creased trousers, and Admiral Beatty is seen with them.
On Ascot Day the King will wear a gray worsted morning jacket with broad, single-breasted lapels, three-buttoned front and an outside pocket. HIs Majesty’s tie will be white or a combination of his racing colors slipped through an old-fashioned gold ring. He will wear white gloves with black stitching.