Saluting a female business owner who inspired others, enriching the lives of many. Phyliss Hoffman DePiano recently and unexpectedly passed away. It was a shock to me and so many others. For those of you who didn’t know her, Phyllis Hoffman DePiano was the founder of Hoffman Media Publishing. She entered the world of publishing…
This Spring has been happily eventful with a flurry of activity- and not just in the garden! In April, I partnered with renowned Holly Hill Inn chef, Quita Michel to host my 2nd annual Hat Tea event at Fasig-Tipton here in Lexington. This special event was the launching point for my Savannah Spring Hat…
Sustainability is the new buzzword. Everywhere I turn, I read about sustainable practices in business, fashion, etc. I am proud to announce that Polly Singer Couture Hats has always used ethical practices in our business dealings. Lessening the environment impact where we can has long been our goal. In 2014, I decided to run…
This is always the time of year that I love, designing for the spring. The hardest thing for me is not coming with new ideas, but having to edit my designs. And of course, I love working with new colors. I thought this chart…
Yes, I do many ladies hats for the Belmont. More and more, ladies are wearing hats to the Belmont. The fact that there is the chance of American Pharoah winning the Triple Crown ratchets up the stakes even more! In the past, ladies have sent me a photo of their dress and then I have…
I was more than pleased and delighted to be featured in Hat Talk. It is an international hat magazine that features milliners from all over the world. The hats featured in this…
Custom ladies hats for the Kentucky Derby. About 25% of the ladies hats that I do are custom. Many Kentucky Derby clients will request this as they want that unique look for Derby Day. A custom hat can range anywhere from changing out the trim (flower or feather) on one of the existing hats on…
Always a lover of simple, elegant fashion, I designed these hair bows a few years ago. While on Facebook today, I posted a photo and fashion writer/equinista L.A. Pomeroy mentioned that the bows are the new look for the fall. It was totally unbeknownst to me! Funny because I have been working…
People often think of the Kentucky Derby as the big event where ladies where hats and fascinators at the races. If you have ever travelled to San Diego’s Del Mar Race Track on Opening Day, you will see a plethora of big hats and unusual fascinators. Del Mar is one of the nation’s loveliest race…
I designed and donated three ladies hats to the Kentucky Equine Humane Center. This worthy organization captured my heart last year when I went to visit. Being a long time champion of animal welfare, I was taken by these lovely horses and the mission the of the KYEHC to rescue, rehabilitate and adopt out…
