Find Great Louisville Treasures at The Brown Hotel Gift Shops
As you come through the front door of the Brown Hotel gift shop and gallery, you'll notice that this is no ordinary hotel retail store! We have sundries, snack foods, soft drinks, plus we are 1,500 square feet of delightful gifts for every age, including gourmet candies, bourbon spices & sauces, souvenirs, home decor & table top accents, a handsome men’s department, exquisite fashion & hats for the ladies, infant & children’s plush and attire… horse and bourbon-themed everything it seems!
In addition to our exclusive t-shirts celebrating Louisville, the Derby and bourbon, we carry local and regional artists/artisans in our Gallery and pride ourselves on many locally made gifts. The finest collection of hats and fascinators can be found year-round, not just at Derby time, from renowned designers like Madam Foo Foo Couture, Forme Millinery and up-and-coming hat makers!
Don’t forget to pick up a lucky, authentic, bejeweled horseshoe, recycled from our famous racetrack during your visit!
We ship worldwide. Gift wrapping available.
Celebrate the 151st Kentucky Derby in Style with Madam Foo Foo Couture
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to don your finest hats – Madam Foo Foo Couture hats, that is! Join us on Thursday, May 1st, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM as we celebrate the 151st Kentucky Derby in style, showcasing our exclusive collection of approximately 250 men's and women's hats.
There's no need to bring your own hat! Lisa Lake-Roedemeier, founder of Madam Foo Foo Couture, and her expert team will be on hand to help you find the perfect hat to complement your Kentucky Derby ensemble.
Meet Lisa and explore the Kentucky Derby 151 collection on the first floor of The Brown Hotel, just outside the gift shop. For over 12 years, our guests have enjoyed exclusive access to Lisa’s signature designs and unparalleled expertise. From the runway to the racetrack, Madam Foo Foo Couture hats have been celebrated as true works of art.
We can’t wait to see YOU in FOO on May 1st, from 9 AM to 10 PM at The Brown Hotel. This event is open to the public, and we look forward to celebrating with you!
About Madam Foo Foo Couture
Madam Foo Foo Couture is known for its bold and innovative hat designs, blending artistry and fashion to create head-turning pieces perfect for every occasion, especially the Kentucky Derby.
For more information, please contact: Scooter Davidson via phone (502-552-3852) or email (SDavidson@BrownHotel.com).
The Gallery at The Brown Hotel is an exciting new retail gallery showcasing the artwork of many established and emerging Kentucky artists. Whether you’re shopping for a gift or simply want to add to your own collection, this ever-changing art gallery is a wonderful place to explore the artistic style of many of the state’s premier artists.
We also offer shipping and personal shopping services. Tell us the gift you have in mind, and we will have it wrapped and delivered to your room.