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Mary Stapleton Foley Fashion at the Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney, on Thursday Photo: Barry Murphy
THE style was sensational both on and off the runway at ‘Fashion at the Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney, on Thursday.
Produced in association with Kellihers Toyota Tralee, guests travelled from all over Kerry and far beyond, for an exclusive preview of new collections from top Irish and Kerry designers and boutiques.
The show was opened with a collection bursting with colour, happiness and light by acclaimed Irish fashion couturier Helen Cody and the finale was a rare retrospective showcase from another multi award winning couturier Delphine Grandjouan.
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Produced by Orla Diffily and the team at Upfront Model Management, in association with Ray Stack Productions, it is the first in a series of shows designed to put Irish fashion creatives back into the spotlight and promote local businesses and fashion sustainability.
The evening opened with red carpet arrivals and champagne and canapés reception in the opulent setting of the Tea room at the Muckross Park Hotel.
Guests also enjoyed a complimentary Muckross Wild Irish Gin reception. The main show was modelled on international fashion week salon setting, and featured Helen Cody, Carol Kennelly, Cathy Troth, Delphine Grandjouan Goose Boutique, MacBees, Phoenix V, Jasmine, Hannons, Holden Leathergoods, Lily Mais by Fran and jewellery by master goldsmith Brian de Staic. Winner of the Upfront New Emerging Designer competition Megan Hanley of Lola & Winter also showed her beautiful collection.
The night was mc’d by fashion blogger Emily O’Donoghue @fashionablyfortyish
The winner of the Most Sustainable Guest Style, in association with Kellihers Toyota Tralee, and judged by Emily O’Donoghue, was Jill Hannon, who won a matching Fiadh pendant set from Irish jeweller Brian de Staic.
The winner of the Most Sustainable Collection, in association with Kellihers Toyota Tralee, was Frances Fogarty, creative director, Lily Mais by Fran who designs colourful swim robes made completely from disused and repurposed towels. She won a photo shoot with top DOP, James Maher.
The winner of the Most Stylish Guest, sponsored by Holden Leathergoods, was Vambail. She won a limited edition new season leather clutch by Holden.
The hair on the evening was sponsored by Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty. Make up was by Juliette. The organisers wish to thank the Muckross Park Hotel for their incredible assistance and support in organising this event, Connect Magazine for their generous spot prize and magazines, Listowel Races for tickets to Ladies Day and Grace Foley singer for spot prizes. Scroll down for photos…
Helena Hanbidge and Catriona Heaslip Fashion at the Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney, on Thursday. Photo: Barry Murphy
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Jill Hannon, Claire Murphy and Margaret Kissane at Fashion at the Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney, on Thursday. Photo: Barry Murphy
Jane Green and Orla O’Driscoll Fashion at the Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney, on Thursday.
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Nora Herlihy and Betty Farrell Fashion at the Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney, on Thursday.
Mairead Bowen Fashion at the Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney, on Thursday. Photo: Barry Murphy
Cathy Troth and Frances Fogarty at Fashion at the Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney, on Thursday . Photo: Barry Murphy
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Elin Sorensen at Fashion at the Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney, on Thursday.
Helen Cody and Rory Murphy Fashion at the Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney, on Thursday. Photo: Barry Murphy
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Delphine Grandjouan and Christine at Fashion at the Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney, on Thursday. Photo: Barry Murphy
Pauline Grahame, Anne Diffily, Rosemary Killalea, Orla Diffily and Zoe O’Connor at Fashion at the Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney, on Thursday.
Trish Thompson and Megan Hanley Fashion at the Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney, on Thursday. Photo: Barry Murphy
