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Shop the Dillard‘s Kentucky Derby Festival!

Photos by William Kolb & Mary Helen Nunn

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Red-carpet ready looks from Sapphire on Spring, sapphireboutique.com.

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Red-carpet ready looks from Sapphire on Spring, sapphireboutique.com.

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1332 The finale at the Dillard's Kentucky Derby Festival Fashion Show.

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1332 The finale at the Dillard's Kentucky Derby Festival Fashion Show.

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1258 A two-piece satin stunner from Sapphire on Spring in the Dillard's Kentucky Derby Festival Fashion Show, sapphireboutique.com

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1258 A two-piece satin stunner from Sapphire on Spring in the Dillard's Kentucky Derby Festival Fashion Show, sapphireboutique.com

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1258 A two-piece satin stunner from Sapphire on Spring in the Dillard's Kentucky Derby Festival Fashion Show, sapphireboutique.com

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1215: A fringed dress from You're Amazing Boutique in Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass.

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1206: A dramatic midi gown from You're Amazing Boutique in Outlet Shoppes at the Bluegrass.

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1202: 1258 A two-piece satin stunner from Sapphire on Spring in the Dillard's Kentucky Derby Festival Fashion Show, sapphireboutique.com

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A red-carpet worthy gown from Dillard's, dillards.com, in the Dillard's Kentucky Derby Festival fashion show.

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Heyman Model Melissa Moore in a satin Gianni Bini gown from Dillard's, dillards.com, in the Dillard's KDF Fashion Show.

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Heyman Model Brittany hits the runway in a pleated and ruffled Gianni Bini gown from Dillard's, dillards.com, in the Dillard's KDF Fashion Show.

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A rose top and green trousers from Mamili, mamili502.com, in the Dillard's KDF fashion show on Thursday, March 31.

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A striking fascinator from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com, pairs perfectly with a green strapless dress from Mamili, mamili502.com.

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Leather and lace-- a delicate fascinator from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com, tops a pink leather dress from Mamili, mamili502.com.

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A fabulous feathered hatinator (hat on a headband) from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com pops against pink ruffles from Mamili, mamili502.com.

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Heyman Model Madeline has a runway moment during the Dillard's KDF Fashion Show in a beautiful bow fascinator from The Hat Girls, thehatgirlscom.

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Heyman Talent model Dominique Thompson rocks a short suit, Gianni Bini at dillards.com and striking hat from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com.

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Heyman Talent model Tana has a surprise accessory for her uber-feminine dress, dillards.com, and portrait hat from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com.

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0978 A dramatic take on ruffles from Dillard's, dillards.com, during the Dillard's KDF Fashion Show.

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0972: A dramatic take on ruffles from Dillard's, dillards.com, during the Kentucky Derby Festival Fashion Show. All hats and fascinators from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com.

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0947: A feathered fascinator from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com, with a floral maxi from Dillard's, dillards.com.

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0954: A feathered fascinator from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com, with a floral maxi from Dillard's, dillards.com.

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A big brim from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com, suits a blush satin Gianni Bini dress from Dillard's, dillards.com.

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0916: An edgy hatinator from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com, elevates a classic sheath dress from Dillard's, dillards.com.

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0904: A polished short suit from Dillard's, dillard's.com, pairs perfectly with a sculptural headpiece from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com.

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0891: The Heyman Talent men take the runway in Dillard's menswear, dillards.com, during the Dillard's Kentucky Derby Festival Fashion Show.

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0886: The Heyman Talent men take the runway in Dillard's menswear, dillards.com, during the Dillard's Kentucky Derby Festival Fashion Show.

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0837: Dancer Josie brings some magic to the Dillard's Kentucky Derby Festival Fashion Show at Caesar's in Starlight, IN, on Thursday, March 31.

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0761: The Heyman Talent men take the runway in Dillard's menswear, dillards.com, during the Dillard's Kentucky Derby Festival Fashion Show.

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0727: Smooth moves-- and suiting-- during the men's scene in the Dillard's KDF Fashion Show.

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0679: An angled fascinator from hat sponsors, The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com, provides pop of turquoise to a print dress from Pepulm Boutique, shoppeplum.com, on Brownsboro Road.

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0675: 0679: An angled fascinator from hat sponsors, The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com, provides pop of turquoise to a print dress from Pepulm Boutique, shoppeplum.com, on Brownsboro Road.

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0651: A floral men's shirt from Dillard's in the Dillard's KDF Fashion Show.

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Heyman Talent model Madeline Franklin in pretty print shorts and a cropped top from Peplum, shopeplum.com, on Brownsboro Road.

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0611: A gorgeous floral maxi from Peplum boutique, shoppeplum.com, on Brownsboro Road in the Dillard's KDF Fashion Show.

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0592: Indigo flowers and feathers from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com, and Peplum Boutique, shoppeplum.com.

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0577: Pleats and a pastel floral print from Peplum Boutique, shoppeplum.com, pair with a mauve fascinator from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com.

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0565: A striking two-piece tropical print from Dillards, dillards.com, pops with a bright yellow hat from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com.

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0556: Embroidered florals decorate a versatile, two-piece Antonio Melani dress from Dillard's, dillards.com. The Hat Girls fascinator, the hatgirls.com.

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Scenes from the 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival Dillard’s Spring Fashion Show at Caesar’s on Thursday, March 30, 2023. (Photo by William Kolb/Special to Today’s Woman)

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0547: An unexpected shell print from Antonio Melani and Dillard's, dillards.com, looks polished with a cobalt Hat Girls fascinator, thehatgirls.com.

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0534: A whimsical tropical print makes a two-piece maxi dress even more memorable, dillards.com. Sculptural fascinator from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com.

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Scenes from the 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival Dillard’s Spring Fashion Show at Caesar’s on Thursday, March 30, 2023. (Photo by William Kolb/Special to Today’s Woman)

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Scenes from the 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival Dillard’s Spring Fashion Show at Caesar’s on Thursday, March 30, 2023. (Photo by William Kolb/Special to Today’s Woman)

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0482: An unexpected shell print from Antonio Melani and Dillard's, dillards.com, looks polished with a cobalt Hat Girls fascinator, thehatgirls.com.

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0455: A striking two-piece tropical print from Dillards, dillards.com, pops with a bright yellow hat from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com.

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0447: Heyman Talent dancer Josie mesmerizes the crowd with his silks choreography.

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Heyman Talent dancer Josie mesmerizes the crowd with his silks choreography.

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Heyman Talent dancer Josie mesmerizes the crowd with his silks choreography.

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Scenes from the 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival Dillard’s Spring Fashion Show at Caesar’s on Thursday, March 30, 2023. (Photo by William Kolb/Special to Today’s Woman)

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Heyman Talent dancer Josie mesmerizes the crowd with his silks choreography.

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Heyman Talent dancer Josie mesmerizes the crowd with his silks choreography.

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Heyman Talent model Kris Stein did more than walk the runway at the Dillard's KDF Fashion Show.

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Scenes from the 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival Dillard’s Spring Fashion Show at Caesar’s on Thursday, March 30, 2023. (Photo by William Kolb/Special to Today’s Woman)

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Scenes from the 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival Dillard’s Spring Fashion Show at Caesar’s on Thursday, March 30, 2023. (Photo by William Kolb/Special to Today’s Woman)

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Scenes from the 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival Dillard’s Spring Fashion Show at Caesar’s on Thursday, March 30, 2023. (Photo by William Kolb/Special to Today’s Woman)

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0281: Pretty in pastels: Lavendar tulle and yellow prints from Lulubelle's in Norton Commons, lulubelle's.com. Fascinators from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com.

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0262: Pops of pink from Dillards, dillards.com. Fascinators from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com.

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0253: A splashy pattern and pop of pink both from Lulubelle's in Norton Commons, lulubelles.com. Fascinators from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com.

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T0246: Two very polished takes on patterns from Lulubelle's in Norton Commons, lulubelles.com. Fascinator from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com.

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0225: Heyman Talent models Madeline and Kelsey work the crowd in dresses from That Cute Little Shop on Brownsboro Road, thatcutelittleshop.com. Fascinators from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com.

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0220: Heyman Talent models Madeline and Kelsey take the runway in dresses from That Cute Little Shop on Brownsboro Road, thatcutelittleshop.com. Fascinators from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com.

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0182: Three different ways to rock a headpiece from The Hat Girls, thehatgirls.com in the Dillard's KDF Fashion Show.

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01017: The J Michael's team (official beauty sponsor) has an on-stage moment during the Dillard's KDF Fashion Show.

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0074: The J Michaels deserving makeover winner walks the runway at the KDF Fashion Show.

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Scenes from the 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival Dillard’s Spring Fashion Show at Caesar’s on Thursday, March 30, 2023. (Photo by William Kolb/Special to Today’s Woman)

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Scenes from the 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival Dillard’s Spring Fashion Show at Caesar’s on Thursday, March 30, 2023. (Photo by William Kolb/Special to Today’s Woman)

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Scenes from the 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival Dillard’s Spring Fashion Show at Caesar’s on Thursday, March 30, 2023. (Photo by William Kolb/Special to Today’s Woman)