What hats have we seen at the Kentucky Derby? See best, creative styles

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What would the Kentucky Derby be without all the high-end fashion and hats worn at the racetrack at Churchill Downs?

Since 1875, fashion has significantly played a major role in Derby history, transforming the racetrack's reputation from a place associated with "immoral" gambling into a high-society event. The decorative hats worn by men and women became symbols of this transformation. Over the years, wearing hats at the Kentucky Derby became both a tradition and a symbol of good luck.

Heading into this year's Run for the Roses May 2, check out some of the best Derby hats we've seen throughout the years.

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And more hat from Derby visitors of the past:

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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Best Kentucky Derby hats we've seen through the years

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