Although horses may be the stars of the Kentucky Derby, hats take center stage at the 151-year old horse race in the American heartland. In Kentucky, hats—the wilder the bettera ...

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At the Kentucky Derby, where thoroughbred horses come second to fashionable hats and dresses, you can be both. Although fashion at the Kentucky Derby has evolved over the years, hats and ...

One of the longest-standing traditions at the Kentucky Derby is for women – and now men – to wear brightly colored derby hats throughout the horse races. The derby was founded in 1875 at the ...

Here's everything you need to know about Derby hats and where to get your own. According to the Kentucky Derby website, Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., who founded the Louisville Jockey Club ...

Horse racing fans during Kentucky Derby 151 at Churchill Downs May 3, 2025. Amy Wallot Kesha Johnson wore a blue, gold and silver hat from a Nigerian milliner during Kentucky Derby 151 at ...

As any seasoned Kentucky Derby-goer knows, your hat isn't just an accessory — it's the statement piece of your outfit. Do you choose an elegant wide-brimmed hat or a sassy smaller fascinator?

Rain at Churchill Downs altered the plans for many at this year’s Kentucky Derby, with attendees like Candice Daugherty using ponchos to cover their dresses, while their hats still had a chance ...

The 151st Kentucky Derby is almost a week away. Attendees will be showing up to Churchill Downs in their best attire, which includes the most notable piece, bold, beautiful and eye-catching hats.

At the Kentucky Derby, where thoroughbred horses come second to fashionable hats and dresses, you can be both. Hundreds of thousands of spectators will flock to Churchill Downs in Louisville on ...