Carol Bader Design, Available at Del Mar Hat Co

The Del Mar racing season opens shortly, and what remains a 21 year constant is Carol Bader Design, founder of Del Mar Hat Co.

With pieces that appear on the podium or winners circles at Royal Ascot, Kentucky Derby, Del Mar, Saratoga, Breeders Cup and Melbourne Cup, Carol Bader creates distinct and unparalleled pieces of art one by one. Passionate about the equestrian world and her love for design, it’s only natural that she combine both obsessions into a successful millinery business that caters to high-end clients looking for the perfect chapeau.

Though Carol Bader Design specializes in couture millinery, this premier San Diego designer also creates unique accessories perfect for men and women, as is evident by her two year brand extension of Equus.style. With a chic and "always homage" vibe, Carol Bader Design offers one-of-a-kind statement pieces—and these pieces are the true definition of couture. No replicas or recreations are ever made until well after the client has debuted Bader’s pieces. Says Bader, "My job is to enhance [my clients] and let them debut the couture pieces... in this case, it’s not me, me, me; it’s them, them, them."

Available in stores throughout the country, Carol Bader Design is primarily housed at the renowned Del Mar Hat Co. Also owned and operated by Carol Bader, the Del Mar Hat Co. has offered over 21 years of stunning hats and now dresses, specialty jewelry, equine art and yes, hats. The Del Mar Hat Co. is the only place in the country that offers private showings and couture consultations with designer Carol Bader, all by appointment only.

With extravagant looks intended to turn heads, Carol Bader Design offers perfection under the summer sun—in Del Mar and around the world.