Fashion at the Muckross Park in association with Kelliher’s Toyota
A wonderful evening celebrating top Irish & Kerry fashion designer and independent boutiques
The style was sensational both on and off the runway at one of the most hotly anticipated events of the season … Fashion at the Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney, on Thursday 28th of April. 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. 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 a 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, Lola and Winter, Delphine Grandjouan Goose Boutique, MacBees, Phoenix V, Jasmine, Hannons, Holden Leathergoods, Lily Mais by Fran and jewellery by master goldsmith Brian de Staic. 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. The winner of the Most Stylish Guest, sponsored by Holden Leathergoods, was Vambail.
She was a limited edition new season leather clutch by Holden.
