The Best Hats From the Kentucky Derby

Sep 10, 2023

The annual race brings out hats of mass proportions.

Kind of Mage-or, no?Credit...Jon Cherry for The New York Times

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By The Styles Desk

The 149th Kentucky Derby has not been without significant controversy, but the race never fails to bring out the most adventurous hat-wearers of any American sporting event. For many who attend, the annual race at Churchill Downs provides an opportunity to show off homemade creations and high-fashion pieces — from headbands with flowers to full-on art pieces made to look like mini racetracks. The results are a wild ride of their own.

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