The 151st Kentucky Derby takes place this Saturday. As the first leg of the Triple Crown gets underway, eyes will not only be tuned into the run for the roses, but the fashion at the event.
The Kentucky Derby is known for its classy, high-end fashion. Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., the founder of the Derby, and his wife, Mary, intended from the get-go to make the event a well-dressed affair. Attendees come wearing their best, often colorful, attire to the Derby. Among the fashion traditions at the Kentucky Derby are the show-stopping hats and headpieces.
