Can't decide what to wear to the Kentucky Derby this year? Not to worry - brothers Shep and Ian Murray, CEOs and Co-Founders of classic clothing brand Vineyard Vines, have inked a multi-year partnership with Churchill Downs Racetrack in Kentucky which hosts the famed event.
Exclusively named as the "Official Style of the Kentucky Derby," Vineyard Vines is rolling out a custom-designed line of clothing and accessories for men and women designed to do Derby goers proud.
This marks the first time that Churchill Downs has partnered with a clothing brand to create an official fashion collection associated with the Derby. It is held annually on the first Saturday in May and popular with everyone from thoroughbred owners to celebrities. The Vineyard Vines for Kentucky Derby collection was inspired by all aspects of the renowned race, with horsey prints bearing names like "Run for the Roses," "Lucky Shoes," and "Off to the Races."
The collection will offer a variety of items, including sports jackets, shirts, ties and belts for men; dresses, tops, scarves, hats and handbags for women; and sportswear for both. The collection will be available at all Vineyard Vines free-standing stores and selected wholesale accounts and department stores nationwide, as well as through the official Kentucky Derby online store and at vineyardvines.com.