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Photos: The Best Kentucky Derby 2019 Hats And Fashion On Display

All the best Kentucky Derby hats and fashion seen at the 145th running this past Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

The fashion at the Kentucky Derby this past Saturday, May 4, certainly outshined the rainy gloomy weather.
The fashion at the Kentucky Derby this past Saturday, May 4, certainly outshined the rainy gloomy weather. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

The rainy weather during the Kentucky Derby 2019 may have cramped the style for many of the racers, but was not enough to stop the over-the-top fashion that has become synonymous with the annual event.

Amidst the ponchos and rubber rain boots that filled Louisville's Churchill Downs this past Saturday, May 4, was scores of larger-than-life hats and brightly colored matching suits. With sunglasses and mint julep drinks at every turn, the rain didn't dampen the spirits of the large crowed and was no where near as bad as last year's rainiest derby of all time.

From feathers and pom-poms to endless ribbon and color, we rounded up photos of all the best hats and fashion worn by spectators at the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby.

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Check out all of the fashion moments from the Kentucky Derby 2019 below:


Saturday, May 4, 2019

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AP Photo/John Minchillo

Fashion is on display as people cheer while they watch a race at Churchill Downs before the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race in Louisville, Kentucky.


AP Photo/John Minchillo

A woman wears a hat before the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race.


AP Photo/John Minchillo

Flowers were a popular accessory for many at the Kentucky Derby race.


AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

The attention to detail is only accentuated by this silhouette of two stylish women before the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race.


AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

In this photo, which was taken with long time exposure, a woman wears a hat trimmed with pom-poms around the brim.


AP Photo/John Minchillo

A woman places a bet in a clear poncho before the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race.


AP Photo/John Minchillo

A woman wears a hat during the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race.


AP Photo/John Minchillo

A man wears a hat before the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race.


AP Photo/John Minchillo

A woman wears a bright pink hat while attending the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race.


AP Photo/John Minchillo

Another woman wears a hat during the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race.


AP Photo/John Minchillo

A man wears a hat covered in red roses at the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race.


AP Photo/John Minchillo

A woman wears a hat during the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race.


AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

A woman wears a hat and poncho at the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race.


AP Photo/John Minchillo

A woman wears a hat at the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race.


AP Photo/John Minchillo

People arrive at Churchill Downs the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race.


AP Photo/Matt Slocum

A woman wears a hat before the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race.


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