72 wild hats people take worn to the Kentucky Derby over the years

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The rose is the official blossom of the Kentucky Derby.
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  • Attendees ever bear witness upwardly to the Kentucky Derby in caput-turning hats and fascinators, as is tradition.
  • Celebrities like Kim Kardashian West and Kate Upton have worn heart-catching designs in the by.
  • The 2020 Kentucky Derby was originally ready to have place on May 1 but has been rescheduled to September 4.
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Each spring, the Kentucky Derby attracts hundreds of thousands of people to Louisville's Churchill Downs. And while 20 fierce horses running the runway at peak speeds is the ultimate adrenaline rush, information technology's the mode that truly makes this race a spectacle.

This year, the annual horse race was rescheduled for the first time since 1875. It was meant to have identify on May ane merely has been rescheduled to September four, 2020.

In the past, everyone from celebrities similar Kim Kardashian West and members of the majestic family unit to first-fourth dimension attendees have geared upward in their best hats and bound ensembles. Sporting a headpiece at the issue is believed to bring good luck, co-ordinate to the Kentucky Derby website. And though the tradition was started by women, men have besides started wearing more unique hats in recent years.

Insider rounded up the wildest Derby hats that would requite even the British regal family a run for their money.

This showstopping white feather hat was spotted on a Kentucky Derby fan in 2004.

A flashy pick.
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The costume piece jazzed upward the racing fan's white retro sunglasses.

Jessica Simpson as well attended the 2004 race in a candy pink hat.

Its grand silhouette swooped across the front.
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The singer and actress looked beach-set up in her oversized accompaniment.

Two fans tapped into the race'south history by wearing rose hats at the 2005 event.

The rose became the official bloom of the race in 1904.
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Red roses spilled over the sides of the hat on the left, while they were subtly incorporated to the black cowboy hat on the right.

Some other 2005 racegoer honored the Kentucky Derby's official bloom.

She spiced up the texture with a feathery blood-red border.
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Black sunglasses and red lipstick served equally the ultimate accessories to the festive chapeau.

False money, horse figurines, and other knickknacks were piled onto a 2006 hat that appears to be the consequence of some serious DIY skills.

A unproblematic straw hat rests beneath all of the layers.
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Information technology nearly sums up the race.

Fruit, vino, and rose details enhance this neon pinkish felt top hat from the 2006 effect.

Information technology was a luxurious display.
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Surrounding the embellishments was a thick layer of fuzzy white trim.

This baby pinkish sun chapeau was a sweet option for the 2007 Kentucky Derby.

The textured chapeau featured one blossom particular on the side.
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The woman's accessory complemented the light pink polka dots visible on her top.

Queen Elizabeth II graced the 2007 Kentucky Derby with her presence in a lovely mint ensemble.

Her woven accessory was green beneath the brim.
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Vibrant watermelon pink fabric wrapped effectually the top, securing a perfectly knotted bow.

This pure white hat, spotted in 2008, had a strikingly chic silhouette.

It retained a boxy shape that hung low over the face up.
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Three small feathers were fastened to the side.

Extra Tischina Arnold selected a structured design to wear to the event in 2008.

Arnold's abstract lid played with shape and dimension.
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She accessorized with drop pearl earrings.

Leave it to Kim Kardashian to channel one-time Hollywood glamour with her 2009 Kentucky Derby hat.

The folded gray headpiece gently swept over her hair.
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She also wore her signature oversized sunglasses.

Extra and producer Lynn Whitfield pulled off a daring blue feathery piece in 2008.

Whitfield's textured lid provided cute contrast to her sleek emerald wearing apparel.
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She looked luminous confronting the vivid aquamarine tones.

Sheer checky fabric is a staple for summer, every bit demonstrated by a 2010 Kentucky Derby spectator.

The blueprint was subtle.
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While understated and classic, the transparent fabric over the white lid nearly creates an optical illusion of circuitous dimension.

Ashlee Simpson'southward cloche hat stood out among the larger elaborate headpieces at the 2010 races.

Her sparse strand of pearls perfectly suited her flapper-style chapeau.
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Simpson completed the look with a cherry and white polka dot dress.

Layers of sheer black material were fashioned into a billowing bow for this 2011 race look.

The white knot served as the focal point.
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An understated colour scheme of black and white completed the residual of her outfit.

A 2011 attendee kept the sunday off her skin in a massive coppery hat.

The dark-brown color scheme was a refreshing break in a sea of vibrant hats.
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A thick golden ribbon served every bit a make clean accent.

An abundance of feathers draped over the brim of Kate Gosselin's wild hat in 2011.

While the design was elaborate, the colors were neutral.
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Tan tulle accented the summit of her chapeau.

Hither, an centre-catching splash of bluish was captured at the 2012 event.

This wait was all most cool tones.
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Feathers and tulle livened up the striped white sunday hat.

Pink flowers and a dumbo pile of peacock feathers adorned this 2012 headpiece.

The massive hat nearly functioned as an umbrella.
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This guest as well fastened a matching pink flower to the sleeve of her shirt.

This 2012 hat looks similar it came straight out of a fashion editorial.

The petal shape subtly captures the essence of a flower.
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A spring look at its finest.

Embedded within this leafy light-green peak lid from 2013 was an abundance of red roses and miniature horse figurines.

This piece brought new meaning to a top lid.
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A traditional black skirt was visible beneath the baffling tower.

Krysten Ritter wore a imperial creme headpiece at the 2013 Kentucky Derby.

The "Jessica Jones" actress opted for a lord's day hat with an actress large brim.
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Robin's egg blue fabric bordered the brim and tied into an large bow at the back.

Feathers sprawled beyond actress Star Jones' 2013 Kentucky Derby hat.

The extravagant item was balanced past the soft gray color.
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Jones' accompaniment looked like it was almost floating over her head.

Tiny hats have their identify at the races besides, like this 2014 example.

Though pocket-size, this hat still packed a punch with its lime dark-green feathers.
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This racegoer paired her colorful hat with equally festive spectacles.

Horse-racing gnaw Tami Purcell wore this hat in 2014.

The color scheme was dominated by shades of dark-brown, foam, and copper.
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Though covered in springy flowers, the headpiece looked like it was inspired by autumn.

A devoted race fan from 2014 donned a white top hat depicting the venue in action.

It was an artistic pick.
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Signature red roses dotted the underside of the brim.

Like many Kentucky Derby goers, Johnny Weir opted to article of clothing an elaborate hat featuring a horse-like figurine for his 2014 advent.

Only the creature emerging from Weir's feathery headpiece was no ordinary horse.
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On his website, Weir explained that his original lid, designed in collaboration with Kerin Rose Golden, was titled "Pegasus" for the mythical figurine featured on his accessory.

Rapper Cheryl James, better known as Salt, took a style cue from Hello Kitty when she wore a large pink bow for the 2014 Kentucky Derby.

She aced the youthful expect.
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By sweeping her hair back into a sleek, sophisticated updo, James put all focus on the headpiece.

Model Lindsay Ellingson attended the 2015 Derby wearing a burgundy fascinator.

She proved that one doesn't take to wear a full-diddled chapeau to make an impression.
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Ellingson paired her pretty accompaniment with a white leap dress.

Sarah Hyland embraced florals and feathers at the 2015 race.

The"Modern Family unit" actress stepped out in a deep red fascinator.
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Two long feathers and delicate netting transformed the ruby-red accessory into a standout piece.

A adult female at the 2015 race wore a sheer white hat that covered most of her face up.

Multiple layers lined the skirt of the headpiece.
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The hat featured a cream centre flower and a display of feathers.

This woman took the racing theme quite literally in 2015.

She secured the "Golden State Horse Show" ribbons to her white hat.
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Each colour marked a different prize, such equally "4th place," "third identify," and "2nd place."

Kira Kazantsev, Miss America 2015, rocked a fascinator with cherry scarlet plumage at the 141st Kentucky Derby.

Black feathers lined the base of operations of her hat.
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She sealed the look with archetype red lipstick to match.

Bluish and pink made for a whimsical choice at the 2015 Kentucky Derby.

The cotton fiber candy colors were bright and playful.
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Layered pearl necklaces completed this racegoer'due south Southern Belle look.

Robin Meade'southward 2015 white fascinator hat resembled a crown.

Swirling ribbons twisted upward in a sculptural manner.
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She secured the accessory far back on her head.

A sleek horse was the focal indicate of this chapeau from 2015.

Green leafage sprouted from the pinnacle of the accessory, resembling a plant.
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The white chapeau had a classic silhouette with a thin black stripe.

A cocktail was casually cached within the coating of carmine roses covering Johnny Weir's 2015 Derby hat.

The cocktail likely represented the Derby'southward traditional drink: a Mint Julep.
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Weir posed next to Tara Lipinski whose blonde hair was styled into intricate braids.

At the 2016 Kentucky Derby, Clark Davis (Miss Kentucky 2015) paired her sash with an exquisite hat.

The hat's neutral colour palette elevated its sophistication.
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Flowers stretched out of the accessory's creative centerpiece.

This voluminous red hat gracefully draped over a woman's face at the 2016 Kentucky Derby.

The perfect dose of drama.
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She wore a monochromatic wait with blood-red lipstick and a cherry-red clothes.

Flower hats were interpreted differently among the most spirited race attendees, such as this instance from the 2016 result.

It was composed of pink overlapping circles.
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The arrangement orbited around a centerpiece of traditional pink flowers.

Figure skater Tara Lipinski ditched flowers and pastels for a fierce lacy fascinator in 2016.

Sparsely placed feathers poked out from the middle.
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The quondam Olympian's semi-sheer white dress had mesh paneling and splashes of red throughout.

Extra Cassandra Jean was 1 of the few to stray from pastel jump colors with her 2016 Kentucky Derby hat.

Instead, she opted for a rich purple hat.
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Smooth flowers in the same shade of purple seamlessly blended with the fabric of her headwear.

Actress Rachel McCord's inverse hat was a unique take for the 2016 race.

It wouldn't be complete without having at to the lowest degree 1 floral accent.
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Clustered in the middle of the biscuit chapeau was an arrangement of tiny pearls.

Model Kate Upton proved that sometimes less is more.

While at Churchill Farms in 2016, wore a neutral wide-brimmed hat.
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In her elegant emerald gown and her minimalistic hat, Upton looked as though she was set up  to depart on a glamorous summertime vacation.

In 2016, Gayle King hit the cerise rug in a soft bluish blossom chapeau.

Rex's chin-grazing bob looked chic beneath her elegant accessory.
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The TV personality and journalist coordinated the slice with the blue tones in her printed dress.

Entrepreneur and producer Courtney Sixx took Derby hats to a new level in 2016.

She wore a blush fascinator on meridian of her head.
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A giant flower extended off the side of the hat in an extravagant brandish of pink and white.

Swedish model Ellen Nordegren secured an ivory fascinator to her gently waved hair for the 2016 Kentucky Derby.

Nordegren was formerly married to Tiger Forest.
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The model'southward choice of hat was embellished by bloom petals and a veil.

In 2017, this expansive rose headpiece balanced apartment across a woman's caput.

Two green feathers emerged from the center.
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The thin frame consisted of red roses and white flowers.

Actress Laura Bell Bundy opted for a elementary, notwithstanding chic reddish fascinator lid in 2017.

A black veil draped over the circular hat.
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Her red and blackness selection served as a hitting accent piece to her garden-inspired minidress.

Dimension made this woman's chapeau a standout await during the 2017 Kentucky Derby.

The floral theme reappeared.
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Arranged atop a sheer wide-brimmed hat were delicate layers of fabric dyed violet and magenta.

Singer and actor Johnny Gill smiled with a invitee who gave off Swan Lake vibes in her gorgeous feathered hat.

Her sleek updo was reminiscent of a ballerina.
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The dramatic headpiece was also decorated with a simple veil.

One does non get to the Kentucky Derby to blend in.

At the 2017 event, a woman wore electrical pink.
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The assuming colour choice was replicated in her shawl, her midi clothes, and the wash of color coating her lips.

One Derby-goer wore an exquisite lid that resembled more of a peony perched on the side of her caput.

The floral emphasis piece had wispy feather strands reaching beyond the flower.
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Soft salmon tones in the hat coordinated with her bubblegum-pinkish outfit.

Kentucky Derby Princesses and Queens posed in matching floral dresses and pink wide-brimmed hats.

Each accessory was varnished with flowers and oversized ribbon.
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Each year, the Derby Festival's Regal Court program selects v women from over 100 applicants to exist the Kentucky Derby Princesses, according to the Kentucky Derby Festival.

This attendee abandoned the pastels of jump for a vibrant pink and orangish hat.

A gigantic bow pulled the ombré tones together.
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The onlooker matched her fabled chapeau to her vibrant off-the-shoulder ensemble, which also showcased the delicate cord of pearls around her neck.

Food Network's Giada De Laurentiis wore a total-brimmed yellow chapeau in 2017.

The color of the headpiece looked flawless with her golden hair.
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The chef, writer, and TV personality smiled at Churchill Downs.

Not even a hooded raincoat could hinder this devoted Kentucky Derby fan from sporting a fabulous hat at the 2017 effect.

This ultraviolet fascinator partially covered the woman's face.
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Her neon-yellowish hood made the accessory popular.

Katie Couric brought a pop of pink to the Kentucky Derby red carpet in May 2017.

Katie Couric attends the 2017 Kentucky Derby.
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Her bright-pinkish fascinator matched the ruffled detailing of her dress.

Miss America Cara Mund went with a floral fascinator in May 2018.

Cara Mund attends the 2018 Kentucky Derby.
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She also wore a matching fuschia dress and strappy white sandals.

This attendee perfectly matched her jewelry to the orangish feathers in her lid.

A standout look from the 2018 Kentucky Derby.
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The orange added a popular of brilliant color to the navy-blue ensemble.

Some people withal braved the rainy days in 2018 to show off their elegant designs.

Rainy weather didn't stop guests from wearing their best hats.
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This racegoer went with a blooming pink flower design.

Laila Ali arrived in a bold-scarlet ensemble in May 2018.

Laila Ali attends the 2018 Kentucky Derby.
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She paired an angled blackness fascinator with a deep-red apparel and black heels.

Both Star Jones and Ricardo Lugo walked the crimson rug in impressive hats.

Ricardo Lugo and Star Jones attend the 2018 Kentucky Derby.
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Lugo went with a classic design, while Jones stole the show in a lid adorned with colorful floral embellishments.

Victoria Justice wore a blackness hat with a feathered halo in May 2018.

Victoria Justice attends the 2018 Kentucky Derby.
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She paired the lid with a sleek white jumpsuit and a black studded handbag.

A floral arrangement was front end and center on a spectator's hat in 2019.

A standout lid at the 2019 Kentucky Derby.
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The attendee made sure her oversized chapeau made a statement at last year's race.

Jennifer Nettles paired her lilac apparel with a pastel pink fascinator.

Jennifer Nettles attends the 2019 Kentucky Derby.
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The Sugarland singer's fascinator matched the pink detail in her shoes.

Michelle Williams tried to match the colors of her dress to the ones in her chapeau.

Michelle Williams attends the 2019 Kentucky Derby.
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The singer and extra paired her peach hat with a beautiful high-low pleated floral dress.

In 2019, this attendee wore a rose chapeau with multiple components.

A fan displayed their elaborate lid at the 2019 Kentucky Derby.
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The chapeau was covered in roses and was designed with four carve up buds.

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