Arr matey! The Kentucky Derby be honored by a swashbuckling designer showin' off shiny clothes on 'Runway for the Roses'!
2024-05-04
Arrr, me hearties! Mel the Clothier be raisin' the Jolly Roger in Boston, celebratin' the Kentucky Derby on the Runway for the Roses. Her swashbucklin' fashion line made waves durin' the 2023 NFL season. Aye, she be a true fashion buccaneer!
Fashion designer Mel Stern from Massachusetts has found success at the intersection of sports and pop culture, with fans like Brittany Mahomes and Countess Luann. Even country star Jelly Roll and NHL player David Pastrnak have sported her designs. Her fashion line, Mel the Clothing, will be showcased at the Kentucky Derby celebration in Boston, raising money for charity.Stern's journey began at the Nantucket Wine Fest, where her sparkly champagne bottle design caught the eye of many. Encouraged by friends, she pursued her passion for fashion, leading to her breakout moment during an NFL game when Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes were seen celebrating in her glittering red Chiefs jersey.Matt Ribaudo of BostonMan Magazine praises Stern's personality shining through in her designs. The Runway for the Roses event, in collaboration with the Greg Hill Foundation and Woodford Reserve Kentucky bourbon, will feature models in Stern's creations as guests await the Kentucky Derby.Stern's designs often feature clever phrases, like "Talk Derby To Me" and "May the Horse Be With You," paying homage to Star Wars and welcoming new Patriots draft pick Drake Maye to Boston. Her unique blend of humor, glitter, and sports has earned her a loyal following.