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Crowning Elegance: The Millinery Mastery of Jenny Pfanenstiel

Photo courtesy of Kentucky Derby Museum Jenny Pfanenstiel: Master Milliner by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider "A hat can not only change your day, but it can also change your life!" - Jenny Pfanenstiel 6x Featured Milliner of the Kentucky Derby® When this Arts Insider’s interview with Master Milliner Jenny Pfanenstiel comes out, the 2025 Kentucky Derby will be a mere six weeks away. Pfanenstiel, owner of Formé Millinery in Louisville, Judith M Millinery Supply in La Grange, and The Hat Shoppe in Louisville, is a six-time Featured Milliner of the Kentucky Derby® [...]

By Jefferson|2025-03-19T18:45:09-04:00March 18, 2025|Community & Sisterhood, Derby, Digital Exclusives, Events, Fashion, Featured, Life & Style, Living, Style|

KMAC Couture 2025: Art Walks the Runway

KMAC Contemporary Art Museum, located in historic downtown on Museum Row is Louisville’s premier contemporary art museum. Through exhibitions, education, and outreach, KMAC works to connect people to art and creative practice. KMAC is where Art is the Big Idea and Craft is the Process. KMAC Couture is a wearable art runway show presented as the signature fundraiser for KMAC that provides funding for the Museum’s education programs and exhibits. KMAC Couture launched in 2013 as a distinct fashion event that allowed KMAC to showcase its unique position as a contemporary art museum that celebrates [...]

By Jefferson|2025-03-14T11:47:01-04:00March 13, 2025|Community, Derby, Events|

The Women Behind “A Toast to Derby Makers

Photography by: Kathryn Harrington Videography by: Dantana Smith Written by: Jenny J. An event designed to celebrate the remarkable individuals who embody the spirit of the Kentucky Derby In the lush expanses of Kentucky, where the thrill of the Derby stirs the spirits of many, three of Louisville’s own have come together to highlight the unsung heroes that make the Kentucky Derby the spectacle it is. Tawana Bain, Amelia Frazier Theobald, and Julia Kolp Carstanjen, have launched "A Toast to Derby Makers," a unique event that honors the dedication [...]

By Tawana Bain|2024-06-14T12:21:26-04:00June 14, 2024|Community, Community & Sisterhood, Derby, Digital Exclusives, Featured|

Derby 150 Shop Local & Woman Owned Guide

WINE & DINE Black Jockeys Lounge Downtown blackjockeyslounge.com 630 @ Fourth Stree, Louisville, KY (502) 587-0526 In the heart of a world paused by the pandemic, a unique venture was born, one that would transcend the temporary stillness to celebrate a rich and often overlooked heritage. The founding of the Black Jockeys Lounge is a story of inspiration, partnership, and transformation. Amidst the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, Tawana Bain found an opportunity to collaborate with PPATH (Project to Protect African American Turf History), a move that would set the stage for something extraordinary. [...]

By Jefferson|2024-04-11T11:07:14-04:00April 11, 2024|Career, Derby, Digital Exclusives|

Beyond the Crown | 2024 Kentucky Derby Princesses

Written By: Tiffany Felts | Photos By: Jolea Brown In the heart of Louisville, Kentucky, amidst the excitement of the Derby Festival, lies a tradition that transcends mere pageantry. The 2024 Kentucky Derby Festival Royal Court is more than just symbols of elegance and grace, these young women embody the essence of civic leadership, academic excellence, and community service. Rooted in a legacy spanning over six decades, the Princess Program has been a cornerstone of the Derby Festival since its inception. Established in 1957, just two years after the Festival's inception, the program has evolved [...]

By Jefferson|2024-04-10T09:34:37-04:00April 10, 2024|Career, Derby, Digital Exclusives|

Bringing Derby to Life Through Innovation

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By April Allman|2021-09-21T10:44:15-04:00April 30, 2021|Derby|

Crowning Elegance: The Millinery Mastery of Jenny Pfanenstiel

KMAC Couture 2025: Art Walks the Runway

The Women Behind “A Toast to Derby Makers

Derby 150 Shop Local & Woman Owned Guide

Beyond the Crown | 2024 Kentucky Derby Princesses

Bringing Derby to Life Through Innovation

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