Did you know that Chanel owns a championship racehorse?

Date November 4, 2011

And they’re off! From Hermès’ start as a leather saddlery shop to the pageantry of England’s Royal Ascot, horses and high fashion share a long history together. And this weekend the pairing continues with the running of the Breeder’s Cup races in Kentucky. The favourite to win in tomorrow’s Mile race is Goldikova—a championship Thoroughbred who took first place the last three years, and oh, is owned by Chanel. Well, to be correct, she’s property of Wertheimer et Frère, the horse racing stable of brothers Alain and Gerard Wertheimer, who own the French fashion house. Could couture racing silks be next on the runway?

While designer outfits for jockeys might not be at the top of everyone’s list, here’s a few of our favourite horse-inspired fashion items to get you through the weekend:

Let’s go to the fashion races! »