February 1, 2019. Louisville, KY. – Time to start planning what you’ll be wearing this spring to all the Derby Festival events. You’ll find the latest looks and hottest trends at the Macy’s Kentucky Derby Festival Spring Fashion Show on March 28th. Tickets go on sale today for the season’s most exclusive fashion event. The event kicks off with cocktails and boutique shopping at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and runway show at 8 p.m. in the Showroom of Horseshoe Southern Indiana.
NEW for 2019, there are three different ticket options for the show:
- 2nd Floor Lounge – $40 (includes hors d’oeuvres, two drink tickets, and reserved seat for show)
- 2nd Floor VIP Lounge – $55 (VIP Open from 5:30pm-6:45pm. Includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, two drink tickets, champagne toast, model meet & greet with show insights, and reserved seat for show)
- 1st Floor Showroom – $75 or $750 for a table of 10 (includes reserved dinner seating and show)
- All tickets include a Fashion Show Event Pin and can be purchased online at www.kdf.org or by calling (502) 584-FEST.
This year’s fashion show will feature outfits and accessories from Macy’s, more than a dozen local boutiques, and other retailers. Some of the Festival’s Official Products will also be featured and the Official 2019 Derby Festival merchandise will be on sale at the event. At the show, guests will have the opportunity to shop runway looks and see the latest spring styles.
Macy’s has been title sponsor of the premiere fashion event since 2013. Contributing sponsors include Guess?, Inc., Horseshoe Southern Indiana and J Michael’s Spa & Salon. Media Sponsors: 99.7 DJX and TOPS Louisville.
First produced in 1990, the Kentucky Derby Festival Fashion Show was originally conceived as a venue for unveiling the new Board of Director’s uniform, the teal Pegasus jacket. It was so successful, the Board of Directors decided to make it a permanent addition to the Festival schedule. Thanks to the support of many retailers, the Spring Fashion Show has become THE fashion show for the spring.
About Kentucky Derby Festival
Since 1956, the Derby Festival has worked to bring the community together in celebration. The Festival is an independent community organization supported by 4,000 volunteers, 400 businesses and civic groups, Pegasus Pin sponsorships and event participation. It entertains more than 1.5 million people in a two- week period and has a local economic impact of more than $127 million. This involvement has made the Festival the largest single attended event in Kentucky and one of the leading community celebrations in the world.
About Macy’s
Macy’s, the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M), delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at approximately 650 locations in 44 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, as well as to customers in the U.S. and more than 100 international destinations through its leading online store at macys.com. Via its stores, e-commerce site, mobile and social platforms, Macy’s offers distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy’s is known for such epic events as Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Macy’s flagship stores — including Herald Square in New York City, Union Squarein San Francisco, State Street in Chicago, Dadeland in Miami and South Coast Plaza in southern California — are known internationally and are leading destinations for visitors. Building on a more than 150-year tradition, and with the collective support of customers and employees, Macy’s helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities giving more than $52 million each year, plus 153,000 hours of volunteer service, to help make a difference in the lives of our customers.
