The Kentucky Derby, often known as the ‘Run For the Roses’ is an annual event that every horse racing enthusiast awaits with bated breath. The most thrilling two-minute horse race ever is scheduled for May 5, 2023. The excitement of the Derby isn’t limited to the adrenaline rushing through the veins of the horses, riders, trainers, and fans. Fashionable hats have been a staple of the Derby since the event’s inception in 1875.

Equestrian enthusiasts have shown a lot of interest in a recent Facebook post from the Kentucky Derby’s official page. Those who have been following the post were treated to a visual feast in the form of many photographs of Derby hats.

Equestrian fans reacting to the popular Kentucky Derby attire

One of the oldest derbies, the Kentucky Derby can trace its lineage back to the Epsom Derby in England and the Grand Prix de Paris in France. The attires at the Derby are heavily influenced by the royal family of the UK, emphasizing fashionable accessories like colorful, flowery, and patterned preppy dresses and ornate hats and fascinators. Due to the Derby’s lengthy history (149 years), the tradition has also evolved over time. As the Derby has grown in popularity, each year has seen a variety of new hat designs. It’s not surprising that the Facebook post showcasing creative hats became popular.

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A popular reason for Derby Day to be so famous is pointed out by this comment that read, “Every one know I love Derby day and the hats and the horses.” Apart from formal designs, another comment talked about how every year the Derby sees new and unique hat designs, as it read, “That event prompts some very unique headgear.”

One fan mentioned how the whole Kentucky Derby isn’t only about the horse race anymore; as they say, “It’s become a costume contest.” In contrast, one user was fascinated with all the designs in the Facebook post, saying, “OMG I love all these hats!!”

Here are some more comments that suggested the popularity of this attire.

“Let the hats and fascinators, begin.”

“I,always love the Ladies hat’s, it’s a tradition in Kentucky on Derby day.”

“Best part of the Derby ,for me.”

“I love the derby hats!”

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The Derby is known for standing by traditions and honoring them year after year. They not only adhere to it but have expanded upon it by adding their own twist with the novel display of the varying hat styles.