Kentucky Derby Museum Hat Competition - 2012

It was a pleasure to work on this year's hat submission for the annual Kentucky Derby Museum competition. I am calling 'her' Fuchsia Filly Folly. The design employs one of my favorite color combinations, fuchsia and navy blue. It is made of swirling pleated crin, two types of vintage silk veiling, sword and eye feathers from the rare purple peacock, and a Swarovski crystal pick. I thought some of you might enjoy the pictures below. All it needs is a lovely filly in a classy navy sheath!

As always, I look forward to seeing what my colleagues have created for this special tradition!

All the best,

Kentucky Derby Museum Hat Competition - 2012

Breeziway Design Wins Kentucky Derby Judge's Choice Award

I have just received the following press release from the Kentucky Derby Museum regarding our award (Judge's Choice) for the 2011 annual hat contest. The museum has created a slide presentation of the 20 hats chosen for display at the museum this year. I am awed by the talent represented and thrilled to be a part of this group and display.

"Polly's Pacesetter"

2011 Kentucky Derby Museum Hat Contest Winners Announcement

For Immediate Release (Louisville, KY: June 22, 2011) Congratulations to one of this year’s Kentucky Derby Museum Hat Contest winners, Sandra Nagel Whitworth of West Bloomfield, MI. The museum received over 50 hat entries and of those entries only 20 hats were selected for display.

Whitworth’s hat was designed by her and is a blue headband/hat with feathers and yellow accents.

Hats are essential to the Kentucky Derby experience. Choosing the right hat for the occasion is as important as betting on the right horse. On Derby day fancy hats, themed hats and goofy hats unite to uphold the long standing tradition. The Derby Museum glorifies this tradition by bringing the hat experience right to our visitors. Our Derby Hat Contest winners display a broad range of designer and novelty men and women’s hats showcasing trending styles.

A photo of Whitworth’s hat is attached to this release. Whitworth’s hat is one of 20 currently on display in the It’s My Derby exhibit and will stay there until June, 2012.

For more information about our hat contest and/or our exhibit contact Gwendolyn Carnighan at the telephone number or email address below.

Contact: Gwendolyn Carnighan

(502) 992-5910

gcarnighan@derbymuseum.org

The Kentucky Derby Museum, a 5013-c non-profit, is dedicated to sharing the fun of the Kentucky Derby experience.

Thank you so very much,

Breeziway Design Wins Kentucky Derby Judge's Choice Award

Kentucky Derby Time . . .

Next weekend brings much fashion (and equine!) excitement to Louisville for the 136th Kentucky Derby. . .

The Kentucky Derby is a stakes race for three-year-old thoroughbred horses, staged yearly in Louisville, Kentucky on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The race currently covers one and one-quarter miles (2.012 km) at Churchill Downs; colts and geldings carry 126 pounds (57 kg), fillies 121 pounds (55 kg). The race, known as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" for its approximate time length, is the first leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in the United States. It typically draws around 155,000 fans.

A video shares some of the fun from a previous race. Breeziway has made designs for the predecessor of the Derby, England's Royal Ascot. We have also helped add to the flair and color of Derby Parties nationwide. . . It's all good fun!

Hoping you are enjoying this early Spring weekend!

Kentucky Derby Time . . .