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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Irish Fashion Innovation Finalist Announced

With over 120 entries, organisers of the first ‘Irish Fashion Innovation Awards’, Golden Egg promotions, said they were overwhelmed with the incredible response and high quality of entries they received from individuals and colleges nationwide.

The judging panel who includes some of the most respected names in the Irish fashion industry including fashion guru Eddie Shanahan, world-famous jewellery designer Slim Barrett, Irish Times fashion editor, Deirdre McQuillan as well as TG4’s ‘Paisean Faisean’ presenter Blathnaid Ni Dhonnchadha had the challenging task of selecting only a few finalists in each category. The lucky finalists will showcase their designs at the Awards fashion show on March 18th in the Radisson BLU Hotel, Galway.

The show will also include a special 'Lifetime Contribution to Irish Fashion Award' with many of the country’s leading designers in the running and rumours are abound that many International names will be heading West to attend the event. The awards and finalists’fashion show is open to the public and tickets are €40 and can be purchased by calling (091) 384350 or visit: www.goldenegg.ie for more details. Irish Fashion Innovation Finalist 2010

Student Category
Ciara O Toole- GTI Galway
Meabh Ni Chualain -GTI Galway
Lorna Murphy _GTI Galway
Laura Gilsenan - GTI Galway
Mary Lennon NCAD Dublin
Suzanna Melinn NCAD
Keelin Cunningham NCAD
Susan O'Carroll NCAD
Emma-Kate Cummings - NWRC DERRY
Oliver Doherty - NWRC Derry
Tara Mc Cauley - NWRC Derry
Jade Roberts - NWRC Derry

Jewellery Category
Colette Porter - Galway
ElaineSarah Comerford - Waterford
Victoria Foutz- Mayo
Vivienne Martin - Galway
Claire Walshe - Galway

Accessory Category
Suzie Mahony - Galway
Linda Gruet - Dublin
Michelle Mc Carroll - Donegal
Mark Burke - Galway
Davina Lynch - Cavan
Hope and Benson - Leitrim

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