This September, Macy’s (NYSE:M) is set to rock the runway and kick fall
style into overdrive bringing high-fashion’s glitz and glamour to Main
Streets across America, as the retailer partners with the acclaimed Fashion
Rocks® live event and national television
spectacle. Celebrating the intersection of fashion and music, Macy’s, as
the official retail partner of Fashion Rocks, will showcase its latest
fall fashion collections on the entertainment special and via
advertising, in-store and online initiatives themed after the
high-voltage runway production. For the first time, select fashions from
the runway will be available to “shop live” for viewers across the
country via macys.com/fashionrocks. Additionally, fans watching the
television broadcast will have access to a Fashion Rocks second screen
experience available via the Shazam app, which will include special
Macy's content.
Fashion Rocks(R) at Macy's this Fall as the retailer partners with the acclaimed event to celebrate fashion and music at Macy's stores nationwide. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Macy’s has a great legacy of integrating fashion and music to produce
epic events,” said Martine Reardon, Macy’s chief marketing officer. “We
are thrilled to be a partner in this spectacular return of Fashion
Rocks, building on our own deep history with our Glamorama and Passport
fashion shows and contributing our expertise in creating and producing
some of America's most iconic annual events. Fashion Rocks will curate
the best of fall fashion - clickable to buy in real time - to the beats
of some of the biggest musical acts on the planet!”
On Sept. 9 at 9 p.m. ET (check local listings), fashion and music’s
biggest night returns as “Fashion Rocks,” a CBS television network
special produced by Three Lions Entertainment and Don Mischner
Productions, takes over Brooklyn’s Barclays Center to celebrate the
powerful relationship between music and fashion. The one-night
extravaganza will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest, an executive producer of
the event, who’s new exclusive line for Macy’s, Ryan Seacrest
Distinction will be featured in the show. The star-studded performance
line-up includes Jennifer Lopez, Usher, Pitbull, Miranda Lambert, KISS,
Duran Duran, The Band Perry, Rita Ora, Jennifer Hudson, MAGIC!, Nico &
Vinz, Afrojack, and more. Also setting the runway on fire will be the
hottest models and latest looks from Macy’s fall fashion collections.
Additionally, as part of Macy’s partnership and to give back to the
local community, Macy’s is offering the opportunity for fans to get
extra special access to the live show at Barclays Center by purchasing a
Macy’s VIP Pass package. With 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale
of the Macy’s VIP Pass set to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS,
fans will help a great cause while they enjoy a premiere ticket to the
show, access to a special pre-party and after-party at the 40/40 Club
featuring a guest performance as well as complimentary cocktails and
hors d’oeuvres. For more information about the featured fashions, to
shop the looks and purchase Macy’s VIP Pass, fans can visit
macys.com/fashionrocks. In lead-up to the live broadcast and throughout
the show, Macy’s will engage with fans on its various social media
platforms, providing an insider’s look at the spectacular show.
The glamour of Fashion Rocks will be extensively highlighted at Macy’s
locations nationwide and its online store as the theme is featured
throughout all of Macy’s fall fashion advertising including broadcast
media, via fashion catalogs, as well as in-store visual displays.
Covering the latest trends and tips, and showcasing the must-have looks
of the season, Macy’s Fashion Rocks fall campaign will seamlessly
integrate music and fashion to the delight of shoppers coast-to-coast.
From the TV screen to the mobile screen and the runway to Main Street,
Fashion Rocks at Macy’s this fall season.
About Macy’s
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., delivers fashion and
affordable luxury to customers at approximately 800 locations in 45
states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, as well as to
customers in the U.S. and more than 100 international destinations
through its leading online store at macys.com. Via its stores,
e-commerce site, mobile and social platforms, Macy's offers distinctive
assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion
brands for him, her and home. Macy's is known for such epic events as
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day
Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary
events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Macy's flagship stores
-- including Herald Square in New York City, Union Square in San
Francisco, State Street in Chicago, and Dadeland in Miami and South
Coast Plaza in southern California -- are known internationally and are
leading destinations for visitors. Building on a more than 150-year
tradition, and with the collective support of customers, employees and
Macy's Foundation, Macy's helps strengthen communities by supporting
local and national charities giving more than $70 million each year to
help make a difference in the lives of our customers.
For Macy’s media materials, including images and contacts, please visit
our online pressroom at macys.com/pressroom.
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