Billed as the most hotly anticipated fashion event of the season, the New Collections Luncheon & Show in the Aghadoe Heights Hotel, Killarney, certainly lived up to expectations.
Watch the video of highlights below
Top fashion designers Helen Cody, Umit Kutluk, Carol Kennelly and Tina Griffin along with Kerry designers and boutiques showcased their new Autumn collections over a fashionable and full filled afternoon.
Sponsored by Kelliher's Toyota Tralee, the event was mc’ed by Elaine Kinsella from Radio Kerry and stylist and model agent Orla Diffily. It commenced with a ‘live from the red carpet’ as guests arrived in glorious sunshine - followed by a champagne reception in the newly opened Terrace Bar with spectacular views over looking the Lakes of Killarney.
Guests enjoyed sumptuous 4 course luncheon with fine wines and fashion was presented between the courses. Hair and make up was by the multi award winning team at Sean Taaffe Group and Michelle O’Connor, Vanity Case Killarney. The Best Dressed Lady was won by Mags Healy wearing new season Joanne Hynes at Dunnes Stores and she received a €500 voucher from Adams Jewellers Killarney and Tralee. Milliner Cathy Troth won the inaugural Kelliher Toyota Tralee Sustainable Fashion Award.
The show was produced by Orla Diffily with models from Upfront Model Management in association with event partners Radio Kerry.
The full line up was Helen Cody, Umit Kutluk, Carol Kennelly Millinery, Tina Griffin Designs, MacBees Killarney, Hannons of Castleisland, Weardrobe, Dunnes Stores, Divas and Dudes, La Femme, Jasmine, deBúrca Designs, House of Kerry, Coco at the Arcade, Aoife Hannon, Rita Zachar and Cathy Troth Millinery. Video Maher Media