Kentucky Derby Fashion

Kentucky Oaks Race- A Day of Tradition and Excitement

The Kentucky Derby is known around the world as the “the most exciting two minutes in sports,” but the Kentucky Oaks Race also holds a special place in people’s heart, especially in the Bluegrass State. While the Kentucky Derby is … Continue reading →

Kentucky Derby and Oaks Fashion: Insider Tips

The Kentucky Derby is not only a major sporting event, it is also a major fashion event. Southerners take their Spring outfits and traditions seriously and that is especially true at Derby time. When it comes to the Kentucky Oaks … Continue reading →

Artistry & Kentucky Derby Hats!

The Kentucky Derby hat is almost a much a part of the Kentucky Derby as the thoroughbreds themselves. For many folks, a day at the track isn’t really a time to go all out with fashion as casual attire are … Continue reading →

Thinking About Derby Hats In August!

The Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs are soaked in tradition. Mint Juleps, $2 wagering, the Twin Spires, and the singing of My Old Kentucky Home are big part of the Derby experience. The Derby hat is right up there among … Continue reading →

“Hats off to the Horses” Auction Drawing To A Close

            The third annual year of “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby”, a 6-month online Derby hat auction fundraiser that benefits Old Friends, is drawing to a close for this year. … Continue reading →

Derby Hat Auction Helps Retired Racehorses

For the third consecutive year, Maggie Mae Designs and Old Friends are teaming up to raise money for retired thoroughbreds, some of whom have been rescued from less than ideal situations. Not all former racehorses get a dignified retirement at … Continue reading →

Don’t Throw Out That Old Derby Hat!

When in doubt about your favorite hat, don’t throw it away…ask a friendly milliner if it can be saved. One of my favorite customers brought back a superb Montecristi extra super fino from South America . These hats are very, … Continue reading →

Date for Kentucky Derby Festival Fashion Show Set

American Founder Bank will be hosting the 2012 Kentucky Derby Festival Spring Fashion Show, which is entering its 22nd year as a part of the Kentucky Derby Festival. This year’s show will be held on March 29th in the Showroom … Continue reading →

The “Fortunate Prospect” Hat

For the fourth hat auction in this year’s auction series, milliner Sally Faith Steinmann of MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® has created this stunning one-of-a-kind couture Derby hat to honor the great sire, Fortunate Prospect, one of the most beloved retirees at … Continue reading →

Benburb Hat

Our third annual year of “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby”, a 6-month online Derby hat auction fundraiser that benefits Old Friends, is underway! This unique hat auction features a new Derby hat design each month … Continue reading →