Ladies often get the acclaim for the sartorial sundresses and wide-brimmed hats that are associated with classic Preakness Stakes style. But men often put just as much effort into their ensembles for Baltimore’s annual horse-racing ritual.
“I have photographed the women in hats for years, and they are beautiful,” says contributing photographer Lashelle Bynum, “but I love a sharp dressed man. I mean, they can really put it down.”
This year, Bynum returned to the grandstand for Preakness 150—the last year the race will be held at Pimlico before the facility receives massive upgrades—on the hunt for the some of the event’s most trendy gents. Below, she tells the stories behind 12 looks that stood out in the crowd.
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