From Players to Spectators-Polo People Profile
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.
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.