The Social Regulars

Designer of choice: Chanel, Temperley, Thakoon.

Most likely to be wearing: Anything from S/S Resort ’12 or the pre-fall collections.

Most likely to be carrying: the season’s It-Bag.

Most likely to be seen with: Tatler page-gracing regulars.

Most likely to think a chukka is: much longer than it used to seem/ a bit of a distraction when it comes to doing the social rounds.

The Establishment Regulars

Designer of choice: Barbour.

Most likely to be wearing: cashmere.

Most likely to be carrying: binoculars, a members pass.

Most likely to be seen with: an Argentinian trainer, talking match highlights.

Most likely to think a chukka is: simply wonderful indeed/ truly marvellous.

Gap Yahh/Boho Set

Designer of choice: Don’t do designer since they got back from travelling- it’s just like soooo materialistic yahh.

Most likely to be wearing: a Marc Jacobs dress (it doesn’t count if Mummy bought it).

Most likely to be carrying: a souvenir from their gap ya, – how convenient gap-ya hobo bags are currently having a fashion moment!

Most likely to be seen with: similarly dressed, title-bearing friends.

Most likely to think a chukka is: someone did explain it once, but have sort of forgotten.

The Players

Designer of choice: None, they only do bespoke clothing.

Most likely to be wearing: chaps, and a family coat of arms emblazoned shirt.

Most likely to be carrying: a customised mallet.

Most likely to be seen with: Prince Harry, an Abu Dhabi prince.

Most likely to think a chukka is: worth fighting your best friend for.

Event Fillies

Designer of choice: Gorgeous Couture.

Most likely to be wearing: a spray-tan induced orange glow, Louboutins/41/2 inch TopShop platform heels.

Most likely to be carrying: the entire contents of her make-up bag in her clutch.

Most likely to be seen with: a footballer, Alex Reid/another of Jordan’s exes.

Most likely to think a chukka is: a sick bucket behind the bar of the ChinaWhite tent.

Fit for a Duchess but is Kate’s Outfit for the Races fit for the Rest of Us?

The Duchess of Cambridge’s outfit for the races choice couldn’t have been better. Albeit she looked, well, like the usual Kate: beautiful but with a touch of the ‘frump’ about her dress for the races.  Colour-wise however, Kate’s Reiss Peacock dress and matching white Joseph jacket looked sublime on the Duchess, accentuating her (‘naturally’, spray-tan sporting among us take note ) tanned complexion.

We love how Kate’s embracing the trend for white dresses currently having a summer moment.  Let’s face it, unlike some of her royal family counterparts (we won’t mention names!) Kate has the natural beauty to carry off anything. What’s more, the Duchess has no need whatsoever to let her flesh do the talking.

Although, we have to say that we’re with the Telegraph on the Duchess wearing tights with her outfit for the races- take them off Kate, you’ve got pins to die for and summer is well and truly upon us!

Dressing for the Races: Kate Shuns Designer Once Again

While the Duchess could have gone for a designer dress when it came to dressing for the the races, there’s something great about her choosing to keep her fashion choices local-i.e. going for British brands.  And we love that Kate hasn’t abandoned her love for the high street just because she’s joined the FIRM. With such an eye for quality and craftsmanship at reasonable prices, the Duchess would no doubt delight at the thought of being able to hire a designer dress.  We wonder if, in dressing for the races, Kate would approve of the following dresses? Rent dresses for the races like these directly from us. And we’ll even take care of your accessories!

Blaguette Cordelia earrings. Buy: £290.

Tuxedo Waist Coat Dress. Hire: £49. RRP: £649.

Fendi silk belted dress. Hire: £69. RRP: £840.

Roland Mouret dress

M Missoni dress. Hire: £89. £405.

Bex Rox suede cuff. Buy: £137.

The Glamour Woman of the Year Awards 2011- The Night in Dresses: Dresses That Got our Vote

Make no bones about it, there was many a ‘foxy’ lady at last night’s Glamour Woman of the Year Awards 2011…

1. We love Ellie Goulding (winner of the Breakthrough of the Year Award) in her Jonathan Saunders dress! A monochrome floor-length gown with cream bustier and mesh detailing on the upper body, Ellie’s dress worked well with her peroxide up-do and colour pop of bubblegum pink lipstick.

Jasper Garvida dress. Hire: £89. RRP: £520

Zimmerman maxi dress. Hire: £79. RRP: £250

2. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley pretty much stole the show in her nude Stella McCartney dress.  The model wore the halterneck draped detailing dress with thigh slit (a Rosie staple for this season) to collect her Editor’s Special Award.  What’s more, the sand colour of Rosie’s dress is bang on the neutral’s trend.  You can hire white dresses /neutral dresses such as this Zimmerman dress or this oh-so-cute Nina prom dress to hire by Jasper Garvida.

3. Film Actress of the Year Award winner Gemma Arterton played it

Krystof Strozyna dress. Hire: £49. RRP: £850

safe in a perfectly balanced LBD with waist-tie bow.  Although we think she could have accessorised what might otherwise be a bit of a plain look for this type of event, that she chose an up-do over having her hair done makes the look a little less predictable.  We heart the dress though! Rent a black dress like Gemma’s such as this laid-back sexy ‘peplum’ dress by Krystof Strozyna.

At last night’s CFDA Awards a whole host of designers and their muses gathered for the ceremony, which saw Marc Jacobs awarded the Geoffrey Been Lifetime Achievement Award while the gong went to Gaga as this year’s Fashion Icon.  And whilst we admire Lady G’s courage (although let’s face it, in Gaga-land sporting bondage-esque PVC in the form of custom Mugler and a green bob isn’t an act of fashion bravery, it’s ‘Gaga’), it was really these dresses that caught our eye on the red carpet.

Marc Jacobs Dresses Sophia Coppola & Anna Wintour

How could we ignore his greatness Marc Jacobs, or for that matter, his muses.  Sophia Coppola looked her usual demure, kooky self, in a simple yet elegant white, strapless silk Marc Jacobs dress.  Anna Wintour followed suit, appearing in an asymmetric collared silk white blouse and a black high-waisted embellished skirt also by the American designer.

Jess Opts for DVF – Rent Jess’s DVF dress

Meanwhile Jessica Alba’s custom Diane von Furstenburg two-tone salmon pink and purple wrap dress accentuated the actress’ tanned and pregnant glow to a tee.  We especially love Jessica’s Reara silk dress as we happen to stock a non-maternity version of the dress here at GMD! Rent this Diane von Furstenburg dress as worn by Jessica for £109. (RRP £345).

Liv Tyler: Stunning in Schouler

Liv Tyler showed up to the awards looking ravishing in a multi-coloured Proenza Schouler silk dress.  She’s a girl after our own heart; we heart Proenza Schouler here at GMD.  Check out all our Proenza Schouler dresses to rent including this Proenza Schouler reptile print dress.  A high flyer like Liv certainly knows her luxe- Proenza Schouler doesn’t come cheap.  Which is why this Proenza Schouler reptile print dress would have cost £900 full price.  Hire the dress from us for a fraction of that- £159. What with Schouler designer duo Jack McCollough and Lazzaro Hernandez snapping up the gong for Women of the Year, Proenza Schouler pieces are set to be hotter than ever.  So why not get yours now?