Streetwear model Homme+Femme is again with its second assortment with the premiere horse racing establishment Churchill Downs by honoring the African American horseman’s historical past within the Kentucky Derby. The model pulled inspiration from the wealthy historical past of Black jockeys. In reality, 15 of the primary 28 Kentucky Derbies had been received by Black jockeys.
After visiting Louisville, Kentucky racetrack in 2022, Homme+Femme designer Drew Evans felt impressed by the Southern metropolis and put that inspiration into this newest drop. All through the gathering and marketing campaign pictures, you see the fusion of streetwear and Southern prep, which incorporates varsity jackets, cardigans, crewneck sweatshirts, T-shirts and hats, with costs ranging as much as $600.
“With the ability to share our unknown African American historical past that our group could not have identified about by means of expression and creativity means the world to me. A lot historical past goes forgotten and we’re nonetheless impacting the Derby to at the present time,” shared Evans. “Collaborating with Churchill Downs means lots to me; the model is likely one of the world’s most prestigious and historic sporting institutes. Only some chosen manufacturers are capable of take part and for them to work with us and provides us a chance for the second time continues to place confidence into me and my workforce.”
“I’m past excited to proceed to inform the story of the African American horseman and the African American group’s affect on the Derby by means of the clothes we now have created,” he added.
