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Five Crazy Hats to Wear in Honor of the Kentucky Derby
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Headwear options for lads who wish to outshine their female companions at this weekend's illustrious horse race.
May 04 2012 4:58 PM EST
February 05 2015 9:27 PM EST
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Traditionally, the Kentucky Derby--which takes place this today and tomorrow--is a time to leisurely place gentlemanly bets on horse races, sip tasty Mint Juleps, and display a dapper ensemble that calls to mind the classic, genteel Southern charms of yore. For ladies, it's also an excuse to wear a hulking, embellished, and ridiculous chapeau--but why should the girls have all the fun? A quick look at the spring 2012 runways shows that there was a plethora of outlandish acts of millinery begging to top of an otherwise pedestrian outfit. Here, we feature just a few of the options--from a regal jeweled crown to a gypsyfied baseball cap--available to men who'd like to prove that their own sartorial savvy can easily eclipse the glamour of a wide-brimmed socialite's topsy-turvy topper.
Above, from left: Comme des Garcons, spring 2012; Duckie Brown, fall 2012; Thom Browne, spring 2012.
Below, from left: John Galliano, spring 2012; Kokon to Zai, spring 2012, available at FarFetch.
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