THE finalists in the Kerry Fashion Week, which takes place in March, were announced on Friday.
The finalists were shortlisted from all received entries by the judging panel: Melanie Morris, Editor in Chief, Image Publications (Chairperson of judging panel); Bairbre Power, Fashion Editor, Irish Independent and Executive Editor, Weekend Magazine; Helen Steele, award winning womenswear designer and Aisling Farinella, stylist and fashion advisor, Irish Design 2015.
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Here are the finalists in each category:
• KFW15 Kerry Fashion Designer of the Year nominees – Catherine Kelly; Neidin Hats; So Elegant Headpieces; Rebekah Wall; Elizabeth Histon McDaid.
• KFW15 IMAGE Breakthrough Designer – Tina Griffin; Caroline Matthews; Honor Fitzsimons and Angela Beaumont.
• KFW15 One to Watch – Zoe Carol; Olga Kina; Jill Burke; David O’Malley; Tissue
• KFW15 Irish Accessory Designer of the Year – Chupi Sweetman Durney (Jewellery); Lisa Ryder (Handbags); Brendan Joseph Madden (scarves & bow ties); Embrace Lingerie; The Cardboard Mannequin (Jewellery).
• KFW15 Irish Milliner of the Year – Grainne Maher; Laura Kinsella; Margaret O’Connor.
• KFW15 Irish Student Designer of the Year – Sarah Duff (Griffith College); Nuala McCarthy (Mallow College); Agnes O’Leary (Mallow College); Amy Brannigan (GMIT).
• KFW15 Irish Fashion Stylist of the Year – Ann Marie O’Connor; Carmel Ann Daly; Sarah Corcoran.
• KFW15 Irish Make-up Artist of the Year – Kathryn O’Neill; Roy Wong; Annette O’Brien; Sinead O’Neill.
• KFW15 Irish Hair Stylist of the Year – Michael Leong; Glen Cullen; Tricia O’Sullivan.
• KFW15 Irish Fashion Photographer of the Year – Holly McGlynn; Kenny Whittle; Lee Malone; Emily Quinn.
• KFW15 Irish Fashion Model of the Year – Li Ann Small; Roz Purcell; Thalia Heffernan; Teodora Sutra.
• KFW15 Irish Fashion Blog of the Year – Fashion Floor Fillers; Love Life and Makeup; Lady Pennyfeather; Style Me Curvy and Daily Diva Diary
• KFW15 Irish Fashion Business Person of the Year – To be announced
The 7th annual Kerry Fashion Week (KFW) will take place from Monday 2nd to Friday 6th of March 2015. All events are open to the general public. For more information email admin@kerryfashionweek.com or follow on twitter @kfwtweets
