About Us

An Official Milliner of the Kentucky Derby Museum 2025

Located in Louisville, Kentucky, Hat Haven is a 2nd generation, custom millinery hat shop specializing in one of a kind headpieces. We have been making hats and fascinators for over 30 years. We have created custom hats and fascinators for the Kentucky Derby, weddings, runway, and other events. Hat Haven has made custom hats for Justin Hartney and his wife, Sofia Pernas, as well as, Alicia Etheredge, wife of New Edition’s Bobby Brown. Our hats have been featured in the Official Kentucky Derby Style Guide, The New York Times, People Magazine, Business First, The Seattle Times, and The Voice Tribune.

Hat Haven hosts an annual pop up shop at the Hyatt Regency Louisville. Held the week of the Kentucky Derby, you can shop our large selection of ready to wear ladies’ hats, fascinators, men’s hats, and boutonnieres. Our design center will be open to add the perfect finishing touch to your hat. 

You can book an appointment for a custom hat consultation, or you may choose to have one of our ready to wear hats tailored just for you.

For local clients, we recommend bringing your outfit to your design appointment. For our out of town clients, we are available via video conference. We would be happy to assist you during the selection and design process. We will also advise you on how to wear and care for your headpiece.

**We stop taking appointments 2 weeks before the Kentucky Derby in order to prepare for our pop up shop.**

**For custom orders, please book early. We usually fill up by late February/early March. Please allow 8-12 weeks for custom orders to be complete during the Derby season.**

We are a small local business and available by appointment only. *Texting is the best way to contact us.* Please message us to set up an appointment or video call. 502-957-9411

During the off season, we are available at our studio by appointment. Please call or text us at 502-957-9411 to set up an appointment. 

All sales are final. Due to health reasons and the custom nature of our products we do not offer returns, refunds, or exchanges. When you purchase a hat or fascinator you acknowledge that you understand this policy.