Royal Ascot is where fashion meets heritage. This year, expressive colour, sculptural accessories, and meaningful details define the dress code. WJY Studio's Horse & Equestrian Jewellery and Year of the Horse Collection bring a symbolic, artistic, and deeply personal layer to race‑day styling — blending London minimalism with Eastern symbolism.
The Ascot Dress Code, Reimagined Through WJY Jewellery
Royal Enclosure — Structured, Elegant, Iconic
The Royal Enclosure demands the most formal interpretation of Ascot's dress code:
- Knee‑length or longer dresses
- Straps of 2.5 cm or wider
- Hats with a 10 cm base minimum
- No strapless or off‑shoulder styles
WJY Styling Direction: Pair a cream or pastel structured dress with sculptural gold pieces that echo Ascot's heritage and regal restraint.
Golden Elegance Evening Gown — Gold Button Detail Maxi Dress
Dramatic, romantic, and deeply personal. The metallic accents and long skirt make a statement that is entirely your own — perfect for Windsor's expressive spirit.
Cashmere Slim-fit Versatile Mid-length Skirt and Stretch Sweater Dress — Cream
A refined cream silhouette that meets every Royal Enclosure requirement. Structured, elegant, and effortlessly elevated.
Golden Equestrian Style Horse Brooch — £99
A regal focal point for structured tailoring. Pin to a lapel, collar, or hat band for an editorial moment that honours the enclosure's heritage.
Golden Equestrian Style Horse Earring — £99
Refined sculptural gold that echoes the enclosure's silhouette. Pairs beautifully with an upswept style beneath a formal hat.
Equestrian Crystal Collection – White Crystal Horse Sculpture — £99
White crystal carries clarity and purity — a talismanic accent for a day built on ceremony and presence.
Why it works: The cream cashmere dress sets a refined canvas. The brooch adds a regal focal point, the earrings echo the enclosure's silhouette, and white crystal brings quiet power.
Queen Anne & Village Enclosures — Modern, Playful, Confident
These enclosures welcome more personality:
- Halter, shoulder, and sleeveless styles allowed
- Fascinators welcome alongside hats
- More room for colour, texture, and sculptural accessories
WJY Styling Direction: Lean into movement and modern equestrian chic — bold silhouettes, statement accessories, and pieces that tell a story.
Bamboo Slim-Fit Jacquard Silk Dress
Sleek, modern, and full of movement. The jacquard texture adds visual interest while the slim fit brings confident contemporary energy to the Queen Anne lawn.
Golden Auric Winged Unicorn Horse Detachable Earrings — £69
Sculptural drama with a mythic edge. The detachable design lets you style them long for the parade ring or short for the champagne bar.
Golden Equestrian Style Horse Belt — £159
Cinch a modern silhouette with equestrian symbolism. A statement waist piece that transforms a simple dress into an editorial look.
Rococo Elegant Floral Horse Art Phone Case — £69
Because your accessories extend to every detail. A conversation piece that carries WJY's artistic language into every moment of the day.
Why it works: The jacquard silk dress brings modern texture and movement. The unicorn earrings add sculptural drama, while the belt cinches the silhouette with equestrian symbolism.
Windsor Enclosure — Relaxed, Romantic, Daytime Chic
Smart daywear with no strict rules — the most personal and expressive of the enclosures.
WJY Styling Direction: Soft florals, raffia textures, and meaningful gemstone pieces that carry energy as well as beauty.
Golden Elegance Evening Gown — Gold Button Detail Maxi Dress
Dramatic, romantic, and deeply personal. The metallic accents and long skirt make a statement that is entirely your own — perfect for Windsor's expressive spirit.
Gemstone Jade Green Horse Sculpture — £99
Jade carries harmony and protection in Eastern tradition — a grounding, meaningful accent for a relaxed, romantic look.
Gemstone Rose Quartz Horse Sculpture — £99
Rose quartz speaks of love, warmth, and openness — perfect for a daytime enclosure where personality leads.
Luxury Mirror Horse White iPhone Case — £69
A refined finishing touch. Carry WJY's equestrian artistry in your hand throughout the day.
Why it works: The golden maxi gown brings drama and romance. Gemstone horses add Eastern symbolism — harmony, protection, vitality — for a look that feels personal rather than performative.
Why Horse Jewellery Belongs at Ascot
The horse is one of the most powerful symbols in both Western and Eastern tradition:
- Power — the strength to move through the world with intention
- Elegance — grace under pressure, beauty in motion
- Freedom — the courage to take up space
- Identity — a symbol that says something true about who you are
- Vitality — in Chinese astrology, the Horse represents adventure and independence
Ascot is built on heritage and storytelling. WJY's equestrian jewellery gives that presence meaning — turning a race‑day look into a personal statement.
Explore the full Horse & Equestrian Jewellery collection and the Year of the Horse Collection to build your Ascot 2026 capsule.
Designer's Insight: Why Horses Matter at WJY Studio
WJY's equestrian pieces are shaped by Creative Director Jiaying Wang's sculptural design philosophy, rooted in her modelling background and Central Saint Martins training.
- Sculptural approach: Jiaying's creative direction is defined by "sculptural silhouettes, emotional clarity, and a deep respect for craftsmanship."
- Modelling experience: Her years on global runways shaped her understanding of "movement, proportion, and visual storytelling" — which is why WJY's horse pieces feel alive, mid‑motion, and emotionally expressive.
- Gemstone artistry: Each gemstone horse sculpture is "handcrafted using a revived traditional engraving technique, ensuring no two pieces are ever the same."
- Values: WJY's equestrian collections align with the studio's commitment to animal welfare charities, including Egypt Equine Aid and Safe Haven for Donkeys.
This makes the horse motif not just aesthetic — but ethical, symbolic, and deeply personal.
Your Ascot 2026 Jewellery Capsule
Whether you're dressing for the Royal Enclosure or the Windsor lawn, WJY Studio's equestrian pieces offer something rare at a race day: jewellery that means something.
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Ascot is about presence. WJY's equestrian jewellery gives that presence meaning.
