The following are the finalists in the KFW Irish Fashion Industry Awards 2015 in association with IMAGE Magazine.
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
Aisling Farinella, stylist and fashion advisor, Irish Design 2015
All finalists will be contacted over the coming week by the KFW team. Congratulations to all our finalists and thank you to everyone who entered.
KFW15 IMAGE Breakthrough Designer
Tina Griffin
Caroline Matthews
Honor Fitzsimons
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
Daily Diva Diary
KFW15 Irish Fashion Business Person of the Year
To be announced
KFW15 Kerry Fashion Designer of the Year
Catherine Kelly
Neidin Hats
So Elegant Headpieces
Rebekah Wall
Elizabeth Histon McDaid
The overall winners will be announced at the KFW Irish Fashion Industry Awards in the Europe Hotel & Resort, Killarney, Co. Kerry on Friday 6th of March.
The winners of the Judges only awards – the KFW Irish Fashion Designer of the Year and the KFW Special Merit Award will also be announced on the night.
To secure your tickets to the KFW Irish Fashion Industry Awards 2015, go to the TICKETS PAGE.