The Story of the “Touch Gold” Derby Hat for Old Friends

For the ninth consecutive year MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® and Old Friends have teamed up once again for a unique online shopping experience called “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby”! An annual event, “Hats Off”  features one-of-a-kind couture Derby hats created by MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® to benefit the retired racehorses of Old … Read more

Creating a Custom Derby Hat with MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS®

I am often asked what goes into creating a custom chapeau by MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS®. The creation process for each of my hats is as unique and individual as the women who will wear them. I like to tell the story of the time I received a Derby hat request from a lady named Suzanne who lives in Kentucky. Suzanne … Read more