Brothers Shep and Ian Murray, CEOs and Co-Founders of vineyard vines proudly announce their multi-year licensing partnership with Churchill Downs Racetrack, which hosts America’s premier horse racing and entertainment event, the Kentucky Derby®.

Exclusively named as the “Official Style of the Kentucky Derby,” vineyard vines has rolled out a custom-designed line of clothing and accessories for men and women. This is the second year that Churchill Downs has partnered with the clothing brand to create an official fashion collection associated with the Kentucky Derby, a world class sports and entertainment event held annually on the first Saturday in May.

KDHamptons loves this collection because it offers perfect spring/summer staples  for haute Hamptonites to effortlessly slip into and still look super chic!

The new collection — vineyard vines® for Kentucky Derby — will debut in April 2011. The line was inspired by all aspects of the Kentucky Derby, including print names like “Run for the Roses,” “Lucky Shoes,” and “Off to the Races.” The collection offers a variety of fashion items, including sports jackets, shirts, ties and belts for men; dresses, tops, scarves, hats and handbags for women; and sportswear for both genders.

The vineyard vines® for Kentucky Derby collection will be sold at: all vineyard vines free-standing stores [shop the Southampton shop on Main Street!] and selected wholesale accounts and department stores nationwide, as well as through the official Kentucky Derby online store and at www.vineyardvines.com.

About vineyard vines®:

Vineyard vines is a company best known for its whimsical neckties and smiling pink whale logo, was founded in 1998 on Martha’s Vineyard when brothers Shep and Ian Murray cut their ties with corporate America to start making ties that represented The Good Life. In addition to signature neckwear, vineyard vines offers a variety of clothing and accessories for men, women and children. Products are sold in over 600 specialty and department stores worldwide.

Order the seasonal catalog at : 800.892.4982, or shop online at www.vineyardvines.com

For more info on the Kentucky Derby visit: www.churchilldowns.com

Everything is available online:  http://www.vineyardvines.com/womens-kentucky-derby-collection/Womens-Kentucky-Derby,default,sc.html

Shopping on a Spring budget? Here’s some of our favorite vinegard vines accessories for under $100!: