A traditional boater hat is often made out of straw or another stiff material; while it was often a casual piece of headwear ...

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Hats have been part of the Kentucky Derby experience for 150 years, but as fashion trends evolve, so do the hats at Churchill Downs. Women's hats have evolved more than men's hats, for the most part.

Spirits — and fascinators — were bright on Saturday despite the lack of sunshine at the 151st Kentucky Derby. Though storm and rain clouds hung heavy Saturday early afternoon, the rain largely ...

Welcome to the Kentucky Derby, the event lovingly nicknamed "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports," a title that conveniently ignores the preceding eight hours of questionable millinery decisions.

From traditional hats to fascinators and headdresses, the best looks at the 151st running of America’s most fashionable sporting event.

Attendees come wearing their best, often colorful, attire to the Derby. Among the fashion traditions at the Kentucky Derby are the show-stopping hats and headpieces.

An age-old saying goes "be a workhorse, not a show horse." At the Kentucky Derby, where horses come second to fashionable hats, you can be both.

Hats are a must-have accessory for men at the Derby, with Panama-style straws, fedoras, and trilbys being popular options. A visit to Churchill Downs Racetrack, especially during the week of the ...

Hats were on display as fashion took center stage before the running of the 150th Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

Why are such large hats worn during the Kentucky Derby? In the early years of the 20th century, women began to wear hats at The Derby, to show off their social status, elegance and good taste.