KDM Featured Milliners 2025:
After creating a new application portal last summer, the museum received dozens of applications from all over the U.S. and Europe hoping to secure a coveted spot in the Featured Milliner Program. The five selected artisans will play a pivotal role in showcasing the elegance and creativity that define Derby fashion.
In its ninth year, the Featured Milliner Program highlights the museum's commitment to preserving and celebrating the rich history of the Kentucky Derby®. As the museum marks its 40th anniversary, it recognizes the vital role that milliners have played in Derby tradition.
In alphabetical order, the 2025 KDM Featured Milliners are:
Mary Julia Kaiser, Derbyologie Owner
Ilana Kogan, The Hat Doctor Owner
Christine A. Moore, Christine A. Moore Millinery Owner
Jenny Pfanenstiel, Forme' Millinery Co. Owner
Jessica Schickli, Hat Haven Owner
These milliners will showcase their designs at the Derby Museum Hat Show on Sunday, March 23, featuring up to ten unique creations each, modeled on the runway. Additionally, hats and fascinators are available through the Derby Museum Store. Tickets to the Hat Show are now on sale online:
https://www.derbymuseum.org/hats