LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Kentucky Derby is the height of fashion season for Louisville, Kentucky. Â From the spring colors to the eye-popping hats, it takes a little finesse to bring it all together. Â
Fashion expert and stylist Jo Ross shows some of the hot looks for the season being shown at Von Maur's special events from Saturday, April 25 through April 30, 2015. Â Designers include Daniel Dolce, Vinyard Vines, Laura Mercier, French Connection, Elva Fields, and Frank Olive hats.Â
Laura Mercier Hats off to Derby!Â
April 25, 28, 29Â
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French Connection Trunk ShowÂ
Saturday, April 25 12:00 pm to 3:00 pmÂ
Please join us in the Contemporary department to shop the expanded selection of dresses with help from a French Connection representative. Receive a gift with your full price French Connection purchase.Â
Vineyard Vines Trunk ShowÂ
Saturday, April 25Â
Shop an expanded selection of Vineyard Vines Derby Themed apparel and accessories in the Better Sportswear and Men's departments. A representative will be present during the event to help you find your perfect piece.Â
Hook & Albert Trunk ShowÂ
Saturday, April 25 10:00 am to 5:00 pmÂ
Join us in the Men's Furnishings department to shop an expanded assortment of lapel flowers to complete your Derby look.Â
Daniel Dolce Trunk Show and Personal AppearanceÂ
Saturday, April 25 10:00 am to 5:00 pmÂ
Please join us in welcoming designer Daniel Dolce to the Men's Furnishings department. An expanded selection of his dress shirts, neckwear, pocket squares and cufflinks will be available during the event.Â
Elva Fields Trunk ShowÂ
Wednesday, April 29Â
Join us in the Jewelry department to experience the unique, vintage pieces and limited edition styles from Elva Fields. Owner and designer, Emily Maynard, will be on hand to help you accessorize your Derby look.Â
Michele Limited Engagement EventÂ
April 26 - May 16Â
The Jewelry department will have exclusive, limited edition styles with stunning designs and exotic materials that were inspired by the vibrant Miami lifestyle. Including bold, brilliant hand-set diamond cases to exquisitely made interchangeable straps.Â
Beau Ties of Vermont Trunk ShowÂ
Wednesday, April 29Â
Join us in the Men's Furnishings department to shop the featured expanded selection of colorful Derby bow ties by Beau Ties of Vermont.Â
Frank Olive Personal AppearanceÂ
April 29 - 30 12:00 pm to 7:00 pmÂ
Visit the Women's Accessories department and shop the beautiful one-of-a-kind Frank Olive hats. Gabriel Amar will be on hand to assist customers in selecting the perfect hat for any Derby occasion.Â
Pink Pewter Hair Accessories EventÂ
April 29 - 30 12:00 pm to 5:00 pmÂ
Visit the Women's Accessories department to shop an expanded selection of Pink Pewter hair accessories for any Derby event. A representative will be on hand to teach you new looks using headbands, clips and other special pieces.Â
Von Maur
Oxmoor Center
7900 Shelbyville Rd.
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-7100Â
www.vonmaur.comAbout Jo Ross:Â
Jo Ross has spent the last 48 years in the fashion industry working as a stylist, personal shopper and expert.Â
She has accredited credentials for New York Fashion Week every 6 months and attends 40 to 50 shows during the week. Ross also attended Pret a Porter in Paris, France.Â
Her experience isn't limited to her extensive list of runway shows she's produced for profit and for charities in Louisville and for the Kentucky Derby. Ross has also worked internationally producing fashion shows in Arequipa and Lima Peru; Morelia, Mexico, and Prague, Czech Republic.Â
Ross has a reputation as a fashion expert and has reported on fashion for the Courier Journal, the Louisville Voice Tribune, Business Frist, Fox, ABC, NBC and CBA.Â
Ross also curated costume exhibits for the Museum of History & Science, the Kentucky Derby Museum, Churchill Downs' "The Mansion," and she for a formed 22,000 item Costume Collection for Museum of History and Science, now the Kentucky Science Center.Â
To contact Jo Ross, email jofashion@earthlink.com or
CLICK HERE.Â
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