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Story summary
- A Cincinnati milliner crafted a 25-pound hat that stood out among the headpieces at the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
- The 152nd Derby took place on May 2, 2026 at Churchill Downs, continuing a hat tradition that began in 1875.
- Mid-50s Fahrenheit temperatures prompted attendees to wear jackets while a red-dominant palette led designers to recommend simple hats.
