Still don’t have the perfect hat for the Kentucky Derby? What about Oaks Day? Or even Thurby? What about that Derby party with Derby attire required? Don’t panic! We have pulled together a list of some of our favorite locally owned Louisville shops and boutiques where you can find a hat, hatinator or fascinator that fits your personal style and perfectly completes your outfit. But act fast! Derby hats go quickly the closer we get to the big day. Get scrolling and get going to find a Derby hat you are guaranteed to love before they disappear.
Liv Boutique
3704 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40207 • (502) 654-7337
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Find a stunning hat in the heart of St. Matthews that will stop them in their tracks. Liv Boutique‘s stylishly curated selection of hats is no surprise when considering the gorgeous clothing and accessories found there year-round. If your last-minute Derby list still includes a dress, handbag and all the accessories, Liv Boutique is your ideal stop to find the ensemble you need to celebrate the Kentucky Derby in style.
White hat with faux stargazer lilies and black feathers will stun on Kentucky Oaks day. Find at Liv Boutique for $225.
Pale yellow and pink combine for this lovely Derby-ready hat. Find at Liv Boutique for $279.
Work the Metal
1201 Story Ave., Louisville, KY 40206 • (502) 584-2841
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tucked away inside Story Avenue’s Butchertown Market on the edge of downtown, Work the Metal has established itself as the place to go for fun home decor, unique gifts and on-trend, affordable accessories. It only makes sense that they would stock Kentucky Derby hats with stylish, delightful flair. And if you need an out-of-the-ordinary dress, Work the Metal has a great selection for Thurby, Oaks and Derby.
This sheer black hat keeps things light and comfortable while making an impact. Find at Work the Metal for $235.
Pretty in pink hat perfect for Oaks found at Work the Metal for $186.
Flower-power fascinators in multiple colors found at Work the Metal for $62 each.
Apricot Lane
1301 Herr Lane, Ste. 170, Louisville, KY 40222 • (502) 708-2822
Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday & Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Located in Louisville’s Westport Village and specializing in West Coast fashions, Apricot Lane stocks a range of eye-catching hats to help you make a statement at all the Derby events on your calendar. Their selection of dresses and casual pieces, as well as accessories, jewelry and shoes, gives you endless options for every social engagement.
Green and cream combine to flatter for this shapely fascinator. Find at Apricot Lane for $75.
Have fun with this traditional Derby hat with a twist. Find this navy and red rose hat at Apricot Lane for $160.
Formé Millinery
1860 Mellwood Ave., Ste. #111, Louisville, KY 40206 • (773) 719-7307
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. and by appointment
Jenny Pfanenstiel, owner and Master Milliner at Formé Millinery, relocated to Louisville from Chicago a few years ago because Derby attendees just couldn’t get enough of her artistic, hand-blocked hats. Jenny opened a storefront in the Mellwood Center to better serve her clients, but her work can be found in shops and boutiques here in Louisville, including Peacock Boutique, and throughout the country. Formé Millinery hats are on hand at Churchill Downs at the Kentucky Derby Museum where Jenny is the official milliner. If you are looking for a handmade, one-of-a-kind hat for the Derby, track down one of Jenny’s beautiful creations before they are gone. And read more about Jenny in our recent FACES profile here.
Crème Brulée fascinator by Formé Millinery for $425 | Image: Formé Millinery
Pink and yellow Lollipop hat by Formé Milliner for $425 | Image: Formé Millinery
Twisted hat for Derby by Formé Millinery for $650 | Image: Formé Millinery
Pink feather fascinator by Formé Millinery found at Peacock Boutique for $220 | Image: Sam English
Stella’s Resale Boutique
401 Wallace Ave., Louisville, KY 40207 • (502) 649-5204
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Derby hats can have a short closet shelf life for regular attendees. Odds are good that many women won’t wear one more than once, and Stella’s is the place to go to find the best resale hat options. Stella’s Resale Boutique specializes in high-quality upscale vintage and consignment clothing, accessories and shoes all year round, so we were definitely not surprised to discover their great selection of Derby hats available this Derby season. And if you are scrambling to pull your Derby event ensembles together, Stella’s has everything you need to stay stylish and within budget!
Stella’s Resale Boutique offers a great selection of upscale resale Derby hats. Clockwise from left to right: Natural hat, $38; green hat, $198; black hat with white brim, $72
Griffin Hatters at The Mysterious Rack
558 S. Fourth St., Louisville, KY 40202 • (650) 731-2546
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.
Olivia Rose Griffin, founding Griffin Hatters hat designer, is a San Francisco transplant who made the leap to Louisville inspired by our city’s love of the Derby. Olivia’s handmade hats, hatinators and fascinators can be found at her shop, The Mysterious Rack on South Fourth Street, but many boutiques throughout the city carry select pieces. All bases for Griffin Hatters hatinators and fascinators are blocked and built in-house, and all pieces are designed by Olivia or milliner and designer Janet Weeden. Griffin Hatters also carries a selection of high-quality men’s hats that can be detailed with bands and more accents. All hats are made with comfort, fun and style in mind. Griffin Hatters hats definitely make an artistic impact we love.
Griffin Hatters pink French knot fascinator can be found at The Mysterious Rack and is available in many other colors. Prices range from $128 to $178 each. Image: Mary Helen Nunn
The Mysterious Rack offers a selection of Panama hats for both men and women that can be detailed with stylishly fun accents like these feathers. Prices range from $190 to $1,000 each. Image: Mary Helen Nunn
Colorful handmade felt fascinators by Griffin Hatters can be found at The Mysterious Rack. Prices range from $58 to $168 each. Image: Mary Helen Hunt
The Eclipse hat by Griffin Hatters is available in many colors and styles. Find at The Mysterious Rack for $258 each. A Mini Eclipse is also available for $158 each. Image: Mary Helen Nunn
Something Blue
9426 Norton Commons Blvd., Prospect, KY 40059 • (502) 690-9720
Hours: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, by appointment
Something Blue, located in Norton Commons, is well known for their great selection of wedding accessories and gifts, but their lineup of on-trend women’s clothing and accessories is just as fantastic. So it’s no surprise that they would also have great Derby hat options on hand. We particularly loved their affordable colorful fascinator options in an array of candy-bright colors that make any Derby ensemble festive.
Find this eye-catching aqua hat, $52, and colorful flower and feather fascinators, $25 each, at Something Blue to make any Derby outfit festive.
Have a great time at the Kentucky Derby in high Derby style!
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