The 150th Kentucky Derby will showcase stunning horse racing but, as always, will also feature eye-catching fashionable hats and outfits at Churchill Downs. For over a century, the Kentucky Derby,

From bold hats to chic dresses, see how attendees dressed to impress at Churchill Downs. As the horses thundered around the track at Churchill Downs, the real competition for many was not on the racetrack but along the sidelines where fashion took center stage.

Fashion has been nearly as important as the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs since the beginning. Now, 150 years later, some argue the two are equal.

With the 150th Kentucky Derby around the corner, the biggest question remains: "What's the deal with all the huge hats?"