Derby hats of the famous
As the nation turns its attention to Derby City today, grandiose Kentucky Derby hats will garner just as much attention as the racing thoroughbreds (Animal Kingdom + 2011 Kentucky Derby). Check out the hats of past race revelers — from the natty, to the nutty, to the notorious.
At last year's race, this sportscaster (ESPN) skirted the traditional spring frock dress code and opted, instead, for a strapless top and slacks.
Erin Andrews + Kentucky Derby
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She's already kicked off this year's event The Kentucky Derby Festival announced Friday that ESPN reporter Erin Andrews will be the keynote speaker for the 56th annual They're Off! Luncheon. About 1,800 Derby Festival supporters and patrons will attend the community tradition which will take place on Friday, April 20 in the Grand Ballroom of the Galt House East Hotel.
Andrews joined ESPN in 2004 as a reporter for the network's National Hockey League coverage. She has also served as a reporter for College Football Saturday, Saturday Primetime College Basketball, Big Ten college basketball and Major League Baseball.
Kentucky Derby Festival President and CEO Mike Berry said Andrews will return to Louisville two weeks after the luncheon as a guest at the annual Derby Eve party benefiting the Barnstable Brown Diabetes and Obesity Center in Lexington.
Since 1957, the They're Off! Luncheon has served as the kick-off to the Kentucky Derby Festival.
This year's luncheon will feature the presentation of the Kentucky Derby Festival's Volunteer of the Year Award and the AT&T Silver Horseshoe Award for service to the community.
Tickets for the event cost $76 each or $608 for a table of eight and are available on a very limited basis.
Erin Andrews birthday + Derby eve
This primetime vampire struck a rakish pose as he gave the hat-donning ladies a bit of competition last year.
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The former Mrs. Trump covered up her signature hairstyle with a dramatic concoction when she watched the ponies in 2007.
Deida Acero designer behind the drama
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Kentucky's first lady (Governor Steve Beshear) has quite a bit to prove when all eyes turn to Derby headquarters. She likes to keep things prim and proper.
Churchill Downs
The reality TV mom and primetime dancer once again landed in the spotlight last year, thanks to a hat that looked part-poultry.
The ubiquitous reality star wore one of her signature body-conscious dresses back in 2009 and polished it off with a hat that was sheer sleek sophistication.
Ariane Millinery
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Rimes doffed her over-sized brim while singing the national anthem for the crowds at the '09 Derby.
This NBA guard (Miami Heat) was wearing the perfect hat to watch Big Brown win the 2008 race.
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There was plenty of frothy whimsy perched on the side of the TV hostess's head at the 2011 Derby.
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Though she's gone pink and prissy in the past, SI model Miller channeled the Roaring '20s last year with a flapper hat.
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While others went with flashy looks last May, this supermodel stepped out in a more modest, church-ready look.
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The actress (Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol I) modeled a rose-festooned hat that was later sent off to a charitable auction.
Louise Green Millinery designed it
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In 2006, this supermodel looked elegant in a shimmering number that was then auctioned off for charity.
Petra Nemcova + $800 + Kentucky Derby hat , For the past three years, Grey Goose Vodka has teamed up with Eric Javits to create one-of-a-kind hats for the Kentucky Derby. Last year, Petra Nemcova was chosen to model a silvery white portrait hat that was auctioned on eBay, raising over $800 for the Barnstable-Brown Foundation.
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The 32-year-old supermodel and the actor plans to tie the knot after a whirlwind eight-month romance in January 2011, and their ceremony had been planned for June this year.
"Petra Nemcova and Jamie Belman confirm their separation," the Daily Mail quoted a statement for Nemcova's agency, Next Models as saying.
"They remain close friends and thank their families for their continued support during this time. There will be no further comment on the matter," the statement read.
Former 'Dancing With The Stars' contestant Nemcova had been due to wear a Marchesa wedding dress, which she had picked out in summer last year, at the ceremony.
In 2007, the long-reigning UK monarch made her first ever visit to the Kentucky Derby, arriving in festive lime green and fuchsia.
She celebrate his Queen Elizabeth II 86th birthday
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When this QB (New England Patriots) takes time to appreciate other sports besides football, he makes sure to dress the part.
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Mrs. Lachey opted for a fascinator (fascinator headpiece) rather than a traditional hat for last year's Derby.
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Her biggest project these days is fascinator headpiece
The "Avatar" actress sported a one-of-a-kind hat — some might call it Na'vi blue — which was auctioned off for charity back in 2007.
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In 2011, the freewheeling — and cartwheeling — veteran fashion designer was commissioned to make hat designs for a good cause, and the results were over-the-top.
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