The 151st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs highlights the event's signature fashion, where elaborate hats take center stage. Visitors can expect a vibrant display of styles, with this year seeing an uptick in green and yellow hues. Local milliners, like The Hat Girls, emphasize creativity and comfort, offering both extravagant and functional options. While some attendees aim for statement pieces, others opt for fascinators that provide practicality. Vintage styles, which recall the Derby's historic flair, also make a resurgence, underscoring the event's blend of tradition and modernity.
At the Derby, you'll see a smorgasbord of hats and adornments. Feathers. Lace. Flowers. Cowboy. Fedoras. Wide-brimmed. 'The bigger, the better. We want you to block everybody's view,' said Rachel Carroll, a co-owner of The Hat Girls.
Derby hat trends don't change much, but this year, hats in shades of green or yellow are particularly popular,
Amy Lawyer said some will try to wear the biggest hat possible, but lots of guests prefer something more functional. 'The fascinators are always popular because they tend to not catch in the wind as much,' she noted.
Customers are also going back to the Derby's roots by choosing a vintage style of hat, which is characterized by a bigger and floppier silhouette, and lots of flowers and feathers.
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