I have been getting the question “Do ladies actually wear hats to the Breeder’s Cup?” Sometimes they do, sometimes not. However this year since the Breeder’s Cup is at Churchill Downs, which is the home of the Kentucky Derby, they will wear hats. What sort of hat would I recommend for the Breeder’s Cup Races,…
DetailsThis past weekend was a busy one and very British at that. Friday night had us the Ringo Starr concert in Cincinnati. He was absolutely amazing….still bringing down the house at 70 and in better shape than most people I know. Saturday found me at the Jane Austen Festival in Louisville. I can’t say enough…
DetailsLast year was the first time I worked with silver hats. I sold a few, but they didn’t seem to really catch on until this year. What is so nice about working with silver is that it is a great hat base color. It’s the hot new neutral. Colors play off it so well. Here…
DetailsCalifornians have their own Derby Day fashion event of sorts – Del Mar Race Track’s Opening Day on July 21st. Del Mar is located in north San Diego. The hats seen on opening day at Del Mar are legendary. Over the years, I have designed many hats for Opening Day. Below is a sampling of…
DetailsProbably my favorite fashion movie clip of all time is the Ascot Gavotte scene from “My Fair Lady”. It’s utterly gorgeous in its simplicity. The starkness of black and white make the clothing and hat designs stand out. In my opinion, there is nothing more classic than black and white. It remains my signature color…
DetailsDoes it get quieter after the Kentucky Derby is finished? Yes. Am I sitting around without any hats to design? The answer to that is a resounding “no”. Unlike many milliners who design only for 3 months out of the year, I am open for 12 months of the year. Fortunately or unfortunately, I am…
DetailsFor those of us who will put on a hat, well, at the drop of a hat, the spring thoroughbred racing season offers some of the best occasions to spend a day beneath the open sky and a fancy hat. You needn’t attend The Kentucky Derby, The Belmont, or The Preakness to revel in some…
DetailsGloria del Campo snatched an early lead in the Dubai Cup, held onto that lead and crossed the line in a thrilling photo finish. The same day one of our favorite hats, finished a champion as well. The lady who chose Luna to complete her World cup ensemble was featured on the cover of Ahlan…
DetailsOne of my hats, Carousel, is featured in this month’s edition of Today’s Woman. Click here to check it out!
Many of my clients have been long-time Derby attendees. Over the years, they have tried different tricks. The latest seems to be picking a solid dress and then making the hat the focal piece. When you do that, it’s easy to work all sorts of colors into the hat. I’ve chosen some dresses that would…
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