Photos: Capturing the hats of the Kentucky Derby in the wild at the Four Seasons' gala

Westword Staff May 7, 2013 10:14AM

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You could make many different arguments in support of which historical staple of the Kentucky Derby is the best, and mint juleps and the actual race probably tie for a close second. But let's face it: The winners of this race are the hats -- huge, glorious and often feathered -- that pop up at viewing parties across the country. We spotted quite a few at the Four Seasons' Kentucky derby party over the weekend, and photographer Christopher Morgan captured the best specimens with his camera. Continue reading for a few highlights, and visit our full slide show for more photos.

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