The majestic horses are only one of the highlights of the annual Kentucky Derby. The outrageous headgear that fashionable spectators wear at the well-known horse race is another draw.

According to the Kentucky Derby website, hats are the “focus of Derby fashion” and are said to bring racegoers good luck. The Derby website recommends that visitors “keep it simple” with the rest of their clothes “so it doesn’t take away from your hat.”

Kim Kardashian West, Sarah Hyland, and Jessica Simpson are just a few of the numerous celebrities who have attended the event in the past, sporting elaborate headpieces. Even the late Queen Elizabeth II took part in the tradition in the past.

Here are some of the most stunning headpieces seen during the 2023 Kentucky Derby.

This guest sported an unusual crimson hat with feathers sprouting from the middle.

This visitor wore a wide, white hat with leaf and flower appliqués.

Sofia Pernas posed with Justin Hartley wearing a simple red rose-adorned cap.

Another visitor donned a black hat with fascinating elements such as feathers, mesh, and a giant red rose as its centerpiece.

This visitor chose a basic sheer hat with a tiny black outline. Its flowery embellishments added character.

This attendee’s headgear resembled a swarm of blue butterflies.

A plant looked to be sprouting out of the center of this attendee’s white hat.

This racegoer sported light-pink floral headgear with stalks of flowering buds.

Brittany Mahomes appeared in a modest pink hat with her husband, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, wearing a large, purple feather.

The quirky, flowery headgear of this Derby enthusiast was adorned with flowers and miniature horses.

A ring of huge feathers surrounded this attendee’s black hat.

Model Maria Montgomery matched her headgear, which featured a huge flower, with a purple dress of the same shade.

This bright-red, feather-lined hat topped with a massive bloom takes the famous rose theme to the next level.

Carly Pearce kept things simple with a blue headband that matched the hemline of her gown. Nonetheless, the flowery accents on her hat stood out.

This guest’s large hat was floppy, fluffy, and flowery.

Intricate swirls of sequins adorned this flat headdress that deviated from the traditional Derby hat design.