Art meets fashion at KMAC Couture. Here's how to get tickets to this spring fashion event
You won't be wearing these fashions to the Kentucky Derby, but they're part of an eye-catching springtime event that's not to be missed.
If you haven't attended the annual pre-Derby KMAC Couture runway show, you're missing a spectacular juxtaposition of fashion, art, design, and performance.
Over the past decade, KMAC Museum has held its ultra-unique fashion event and fundraiser under a huge tent erected at 715 W. Main St. in downtown Louisville, just outside the museum's front door. But not in 2023.
"Over the past 10 years, KMAC Couture has rapidly evolved from a small, but unique fundraising event, to one of the most exciting annual displays of innovative fashion in the state," said Michelle Skaggs, executive director KMAC Museum. "We are embarking on a new chapter and are excited to move the 2023 event to Paristown Pointe to elevate the experience for artists, models, and attendees in a way that a 24-hour closure on Main Street did not allow."
Here's what to know about the 2023 KMAC Couture runway show:
What is the theme for the 2023 KMAC Couture?
The theme for this year's KMAC Couture is "One for the Books" and will feature 68 wearable art runway looks from 68 artists who have been challenged to find inspiration within the pages of a treasured book or piece of literature.
"We have a talented group of artists from across the globe, with more looks walking the runway than ever before," said Michelle Skaggs, executive director of KMAC Museum.
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KMAC Couture features and supports emerging and established artists, costumers, designers, and milliners through the extraordinary presentation of original couture pieces of wearable art and conceptual fashion designs.
When and where is the 2023 KMAC Couture event?
The pre-show cocktail party and live runway show take place at its new location, Paristown Pointe, at 731 Brent St. on Saturday, April. The cocktail party at 7 p.m. will be held under a tent covering Christy’s Garden and the runway show starting at 8:30 p.m. will take place in a structured tent along Brent Street. There will be an after-party held immediately after the runway show.
How much are tickets to the 2023 KMAC Couture?
Tickets for this year's runway event cost between $100-$385 and can be purchased at kmacmuseum.org.
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What should I wear to KMAC Couture?
KMAC asks guests to dress in shades of white or neutrals to allow the garments in the show to really pop on stage.
Where do I get more information about 2023 KMAC Couture?
More information about the 2023 event can be found at kmacmuseum.org.
Reach features reporter Kirby Adams at kadams@courier-journal.com.
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