Anne Sawyer has always loved hats. Born in Newmarket, Ontario, she has designed and worn hats since she was a child in Toronto. She attended college at Northwood University where she studied marketing, management and economics. In 1991, she made a permanent move to the United States and founded her company, Fabulous Hats Inc., a business that now includes six collections featuring hundreds of styles.

In 1997, she moved to the hat capital of the United States – Kentucky. Anne specializes in creating custom designs that put the finishing touch on outfits for all occasions – from horse racing events at race tracks across the country including Churchill Downs, Saratoga, Turfway Park… to galas, parties and church events.

In 2003, she became the first retailer in 130 years to sell hats on the grounds of Churchill Downs during which time her company sponsored the “Kentucky Derby Hat Contest”. For the past two years, Anne Sawyer has been the “Official Hat Designer for the Kentucky Derby Festival.” In her role, she designs the Derby Princesses’ hats, hats for the Kentucky Derby Festival Spring Fashion Show and attends many of the KDF events as hat ambassador. She offers a full line of headwear for ladies, gentlemen and children.

Anne is also the go-to hat designer for celebrities visiting Louisville for the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. She has designed hats for many celebrities including Ashanti, Mrs. Barbara Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jamie Presley, Kelly Rowland, Jessica Simpson, Mrs. Peyton Manning, Victoria Gotti, Mrs. Dennis Hopper, January Jones and many others. The list is long and is a testament to the beautiful hats that Anne designs for each client.