The Kentucky Derby is the jewel in thoroughbred horse racing's crown. But it's not just about the horses. Held the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky, the Derby is also a day to see, and be seen in, the sharpest men's spring and summer styles....
From a seersucker suit to a bow tie, here are the most stylish things to wear to a Kentucky Derby party—or the Derby itself for men.
People watch the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs while men take pictures from above 1976 00:23 A crowd gathers at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby and some young women enjoy mint juleps 1976 00:32 Howard Cosell, Leslie Nielsen and Robert Goulet make an appearance at the Kentucky Derby...
The Kentucky Derby, first held in 1875 at Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, is the longest-running sports event in the United States. Dubbed the “Run for the Roses,” the Derby features three-year-old thoroughbreds racing a distance of 1.25 miles. Today, some 150,000 spectators ...
The Kentucky Derby has always struck me as one of the most unusual of American sports traditions. Women wear hats that don't fit through doorways, and men fashion outfits Craig Sager would find garish. People suck down mint juleps like they're not terrible and wait hours to watch a collect...
The mix of gingham and bows is preppy perfection—and ideal for the Derby. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below $850 at Saks Fifth Avenue The Derby is no time to blend in—here's your chance to make a statement. Stand out with an eye-catching pattern like this black and white botanical...
For some, the Kentucky Derby is one big fashion show. Everyone who attends the event gets dressed up in their finest attire and shows off their new spring outfits. You are sure to see some of the finest spring fashions at the Derby. Both men and women dress according to what they plan...
Kentucky Derby in 1988. Getty Images/Mike Powell The classic wide-brim hat is a forever fashion staple at the Kentucky Derby. The classic and versatile style has served many attendees of the Derby, completing their outfits and providing them shade. 1990s Kentucky Derby in 1993. Getty Ima...
— -- Many know theKentucky Derbyas an over-the-top horse race held in the spring, where -- in between sips of mint juleps -- people dressed in huge hats and pressed outfits cheer as racehorses run around a dirt track. But the derby, which is the oldest cont...
So many pretty outfits, so many pretty hats! Yes, it rains off and on, but it’s Derby Day and the energy is high and happy. BW and Nora I stick with my strategy (don’t mess with a streak) of just betting across the board. No fancy stuff. I always bet the gray if one’s ...