Majestic horses are just one of the main attractions of the annual Kentucky Derby. The well-known horse race is also known for the unique, over-the-top hats worn by fashionable attendees.
According to the Kentucky Derby website, hats are the "focus of Derby fashion" and are believed to bring good luck to racegoers. Hats are such an important part of the event's dress code that the Derby website advises that guests to "keep it simple" with the rest of their outfits "so it doesn't take away from your hat."
Kim Kardashian West, Sarah Hyland, and Jessica Simpson are just a few of the many celebrities who have shown up to the event wearing extravagant headpieces over the years. Even the late Queen Elizabeth II has previously participated in the custom.
Here's some of the most glamorous headwear attendees sported at the 2023 Kentucky Derby.