Kentucky Derby brings eye-catching looks, from statement hats to standout suits

The Kentucky Derby isn't conscionable astir equine racing; it showcases immoderate of the biggest manner moments of the year. 

Held each outpouring successful Louisville, Kentucky, the extravaganza is besides known for the vibrant, over-the-top styles that showcase outfits that are playful and intolerable to ignore.

Here are immoderate of the Kentucky Derby 2026 hats, suit jackets and dresses from attendees and celebrities.

A spectator looks connected adjacent the paddock up of the moving of the 152nd Kentucky Derby astatine Churchill Downs connected May 2, 2026, successful Louisville, Kentucky. Alex Slitz / Getty Images

Nicole Scherzinger attends the Kentucky Derby 152 astatine Churchill Downs connected May 2, 2026, successful Louisville, Kentucky. Daniel Boczarski

"CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson attends the Kentucky Derby 152 astatine Churchill Downs connected May 2, 2026, successful Louisville, Kentucky. Daniel Boczarski / Getty Images

Fans be the 152th Kentucky Derby astatine Churchill Downs connected May 2, 2026, successful Louisville, Kentucky. Andy Lyons / Getty Images

A pistillate attends the 152nd moving of the Kentucky Derby astatine Churchill Downs successful Louisville, Kentucky, connected May 2, 2026. Leandro Lozada /Getty Images

Spectators locomotion done the infield up of the moving of the 152nd Kentucky Derby astatine Churchill Downs connected May 2, 2026, successful Louisville, Kentucky. Alex Slitz / Getty Images

Steve Wilson, Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka be the Kentucky Derby 152 astatine Churchill Downs connected May 2, 2026, successful Louisville, Kentucky. Daniel Boczarski / Getty Images

A pistillate looks connected up of the moving of the 152th Kentucky Derby astatine Churchill Downs connected May 2, 2026 successful Louisville, Kentucky. Steph Chambers / Getty Images

A contention instrumentality wears a colorful overgarment earlier the 152nd moving of the Kentucky Derby equine contention astatine Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026, successful Louisville, Ky. George Walker IV / AP

Sue Bird attends the Kentucky Derby 152 astatine Churchill Downs connected May 2, 2026 successful Louisville, Kentucky. Daniel Boczarski / Getty Images

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