The hats at the Kentucky Derby are as synonymous with the event as the horses themselves. The attendees of the 149th Operate for the Roses turned out in towering hats and delicate fascinators in eye-catching colors and kinds. As they say in the South, “the taller the hat, the nearer to God.”
Whether it can be a broad-brimmed “Southern Belle” impressed Kentucky Derby hat decorated with flowers, ribbons, bows or feathers, a sunhat or a fascinator, the manner accessory is a beloved tradition at Churchill Downs. See the stunning hats in every single shade from indigo to vivid yellow, orange, eco-friendly and numerous shades of purple.
