New York milliner Gigi Burris is partnering with Woodford Reserve to debut an artisanal collection of hats that honors the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby. 

“Dressing for The Kentucky Derby begins with the hat,” Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall said in a news release. “We are honored to partner with Gigi to unveil this refined collection for both men and women.”

The collection includes three styles of hat for women, a men’s fedora and a bespoke unisex rose lapel pin. Customers can explore the collection and shop the limited collection at the Gigi Burris Millinery store in New York or online at Gigi Burris Millinery.

The collection is a celebration of both brands’ commitment to artistry, heritage, and tradition. The collection’s colors—molasses, white, mahogany, caramel, and toffee—pay homage to the warm, rich tones of Woodford Reserve. 

The collaboration’s focus on texture and materiality, along with the integration of vintage and custom materials, creates hats that speak of rarity and timeless artistry. Each is designed with a quiet confidence, embracing refined forms without excess.

“The Kentucky Derby and headwear have a richly intertwined history, with decades of American style moments defined by hats,” Burris, whose studio is in New York City. “This collaboration with Woodford Reserve reflects that same sense of tradition, craftsmanship, and style.”

The Collection:

FOREMAN Men’s Fedora
Hand-blocked from molasses metallic flecked straw braid, this men’s fedora offers a balance of texture and structure. 

BELLEMERE
Women’s Hat
Handcrafted from custom-made Starbright straw braid in white and toffee, this hat features a domed crown for a smooth, structured finish. 

FILLY
Women’s Cocktail Hat
Sewn from wide toffee-hued hemp straw braid, this angular cocktail hat balances structure with fluidity. 

SOMERSET
Women’s Hat
A slim sculptural crown, hand-blocked from white sinamay, is paired with a downward-sloping brim, encircled by cotton grosgrain piping for a refined finish. 

ROSETTE
Unisex Lapel Pin
A unisex lapel pin crafted from hand-molded metallic copper lambskin sculpted into a rose motif, reflecting the refined craftsmanship of a freshly polished copper still.

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