Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a 'gifting suite?'
A gifting suite is an exclusive, and often private, event that welcomes special guests (celebrities, guest speakers, guests of honor, etc.) to an event. The suite may include the sponsorship and gifting of high-end products that are of interest to the special audience. Photos and publicity of celebrity guests with your product or brand can provide long-term public relations value to the participating company and can provide exposure to luxury networking.

2. Will you describe the guests/attendees you expect for this event?
Our guests will be high-exposure celebrities. The Kentucky Derby attracts more than 100 national and international celebrities from sports, music and entertainment. This is the first year for our Derby luxury gifting suite and we expect 50+ to visit the suite.

3. What types of events has Style Icon organized or where have you contributed your services?
Style Icon past events include fashion shows, industry trade shows with 100 + vendors, coordinating event fashion in Los Angeles. We secure sponsorships and focus on upscale brand building events.
Visit our Facebook fan page, Style Icon Image Development, to view albums such as YWC fashion show, Derby 2009 and Los Angeles events.

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Andre Wilson with Wayne Palmer and Chris Rich

Andre Wilson with Chris McDonald

Andre Wilson with Tommy Davidson

4. Can you tell me more about fellow sponsors or professional participants in this event?
Certainly. Please call Andre Wilson, CEO of Style Icon Image Development, at 502.432.8254 for more information about sponsors and participants.

5. What are the hotel accommodations and additional opportunities for sponsors or vendors?
Upon confirmation, you will receive a list of:
        • Discounted rates at our host hotel, Galt House Hotel
        • Surrounding hotels and services
        • List of Kentucky Derby events and parties

6. Can I invite guests to attend the gifting suite?
This is a private and exclusive event. Only pre-approved celebrities, celebrity guest and sponsors will be allowed entrance. Participants can not invite guests without expressed permission from the Style Icon Image Development CEO.

7. Is there a philanthropy or charitable focus?
Our 2010 Gifting Suite will benefit several Louisville charities. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the charity and we are encouraging each celebrity to sign designated merchandise to be auctioned at the affiliate's annual charity gala/fundraiser.

8. Can we reserve or sponsor a table?
If your product or brand is a fit for this event, we encourage you to contact us about sponsorships, gifting and participation. See Sponsorship Guide for more information.
Our presenting sponsor is Conner Custom Jewelers. Charles Connor is a master jeweler that designs custom jewelry for high end jewelry companies in LA, NY and celebrity clients such as Gretchen Wilson, Kid Rock, Hillary Clinton and a host of others. We are in negotiations with several companies for the remaining 3 sponsorship positions, but contact us for opportunities.

9. What are the media and photography opportunities?
Professional photographers will be positioned by your product display to capture celebrity photo opportunities posing with and interacting with your product. You will receive these photos within five business days to use on your website, press releases and marketing materials. Our media/pr team will seek opportunities to coordinate with pre-scheduled media and press to get you additional online, TV or print exposure where applicable.

The benefit to your clients is the public relations, photographs and video captured in the suite during that weekend. We have an aggressive post event PR strategy in place, and our firm is building relationships with key media editors to get additional press post event. For more information, visit our press release.

10. When will the gifting suite be open?
Gifting Suite hours are Friday, Kentucky Oaks 10am-3pm and Saturday, Kentucky Derby 10am-3pm. The location will be on the 2nd Floor, Galt House.

11. When will we receive information related to the press and public relations of the event?
Post event data will be available within 30 days. We will send you a media recap of press and public relations that your product/brand and the gifting suite received during the event.

12. Do products or brands for this event have to be "Derby-related?"
This event works best for products and brands that are luxury, unique or new to the market. They do not have to be Derby-related, but Derby and horse-related products are welcomed for consideration.

13. What is the gifting criteria?
Each gifting sponsor will be expected to provide a minimum (50) top tier products and another minimum of (50) second tier products or promotional items.

14. I am involved in developing a celebrity event. Can Style Icon assist with gifting?
Please call Andre Wilson, CEO of Style Icon Image Development, at 502.432.8254 for more information.

15. I am looking for events (regional, national or international) that can provide my product or brand with high-end exposure. Can you include me in your mailing list so that I can have an opportunity to participate in additional Style Icon events?

Please call Andre Wilson, CEO of Style Icon Image Development, at 502.432.8254 for more information.