Organized and led by students in the Department of Retailing and Tourism Management, the annual Color Me Kentucky spring show highlights the best of Kentucky fashion.

Get ready for the most vibrant fashion event of the year! Color Me Kentucky: BIG BLUE FASHION is coming for 2025. Join us for an unforgettable experience celebrating the intersection of style, creativity and Kentucky's unique spirit. This event is a must-attend for fashion enthusiasts and trendsetters alike. Grab your tickets now and let the colors of Kentucky inspire your fashion journey.

This event will showcase what makes fashion in Kentucky unique. Whether it is an emphasis on Southern style, on sustainable vintage clothing, or on a night on the town outfit, everyone in Kentucky has a different way of expressing themselves. All clothing used in the show will be from local Lexington businesses.

The event is Thursday, April 17, 2025, at The Manchester Reserve, 903 Manchester Street in Lexington. Doors open at 6 p.m. A cocktail hour with heavy hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and the runway show will take place from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Special Guests

UK alum and Miss Kentucky USA Connor Perry will be a guest model in this year's show.

Again this year, the Masters of Ceremonies will be Leigh Jordan and Tamara Schneider, lifestyle hosts of Fox 56 News’ “Live from Chevy Chase.”