About Us

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Hat Haven is a second-generation, custom millinery boutique that has been designing and crafting bespoke headpieces for over 30 years. As an Official Milliner of the Kentucky Derby Museum in 2025, we pride ourselves on creating one-of-a-kind hats and fascinators that embody elegance, craftsmanship, and individuality.

Our work has been showcased in notable publications such as The New York Times, People Magazine, CNN, Business First, The Seattle Times, The Voice Tribune, and the Official Style Guide of the Kentucky Derby. Hat Haven’s custom headpieces have graced the heads of celebrities and high-profile clients. Our hats stand out at the Kentucky Derby and beyond.

Hat Haven’s dedication to quality and craftsmanship is evident in every detail—whether it's hand-stitching, intricate embellishments, custom dyeing, or unique trimmings. Our designs are made to reflect the individual style of each client, capturing their personality, elegance, and vision.

We blend time-honored millinery techniques with innovative, modern designs. Whether you're looking for a hat to elevate your Derby experience or seeking a custom headpiece for any special occasion, Hat Haven’s creations are more than just accessories—they are an expression of your personal style and a testament to the art of millinery. Our passion for quality and design will leave you with a piece to treasure.

Hat Haven Derby Pop-Up Shop

Experience the elegance of Hat Haven at our annual Pop-Up Shop at the Hyatt Regency Louisville during Kentucky Derby week. Explore a curated selection of ready-to-wear ladies’ hats, fascinators, men’s hats, and boutonnieres, each crafted with style and sophistication. Our Design Center is on hand to add the perfect finishing touches to your piece.

Drop in for a custom consultation or have a ready-to-wear hat tailored for a personalized fit. Local clients may bring their outfits for precise coordination, while out-of-town clients can consult via video call. We provide expert guidance on styling and care for your headpiece.

We close two weeks before the Derby to prepare for our pop-up. Custom orders are limited—please book early, as our calendar fills by late February to early March. Custom creations require 8–12 weeks for completion.

As a small, appointment-only atelier, we are best reached by text at 502-957-9411. Off-season studio visits are available by appointment.

Perching Fascinator Workshop

Step into the world of haute couture millinery and learn to create your very own perching fascinators! This two-day workshop will guide you through the art of designing these statement headpieces, perfect for special occasions or adding a unique flair to any outfit.

Silk Abaca Flower Workshop

Unleash your creativity and master the delicate art of crafting stunning silk abaca flowers for your millinery creations. This hands-on workshop will teach you how to design and construct exquisite, one-of-a-kind flowers that can be added to any hat or headpiece.

Classic Boater Hat Workshop

Step into the timeless world of hat-making and craft a piece of elegance with your own hands. In this immersive, two-day, millinery workshop, you’ll learn the art of creating the iconic boater hat—a style cherished for its crisp lines, vintage charm, and effortless sophistication.

Crinoline Swirls

Unleash your creativity and learn the art of shaping delicate crinoline into elegant, flowing swirls for fascinators and couture headpieces. Perfect for milliners of all levels, this hands-on class will guide you through forming, wiring, and finishing techniques that bring movement and drama to your designs.

Feathers & Floating Florals

Step into the world of fine feather artistry with Hat Haven Millinery’s Feathers & Floating Trims Workshop — an immersive creative experience designed for milliners, accessory designers, and lovers of wearable art. Learn to shape, curl, strip, tint, and sculpt feathers into airy flower forms and weightless drifting designs that seem to hover with elegance and motion.

Blocking A Sinamay Hat

Discover the art of professional hat making in this immersive two-day millinery workshop focused on blocking a sinamay straw hat. Perfect for beginners and developing milliners, this hands-on class will guide you step-by-step through the traditional techniques used to create elegant, well-shaped straw hats.

Jessica is available to travel for private or corporate millinery workshops, bringing expert instruction, hands-on guidance, and a creative learning experience directly to your group or organization.