FINALISTS ANNOUNCED IN KFW13 AWARDS
Shortlist of finalists announced in KFW Fashion Designer Awards 2013 in association with Image Magazine. Winners will be announced at the Kerry Fashion Awards in the Carlton Hotel, Tralee, County Kerry on Saturday 9th of March.
1. KFW One to Watch 2013 (national award)
Valerie O Shea
Niamh O Neill
Colin Horgan
Kaitlin McGrath
The judges would like to commend the talent of Nease Ni Fhlannura, a young womenswear designer from Dingle.
2. KFW Irish Accessory Designer of the Year 2013 (national award)
Suzie Mahony
Elizabeth Histon McDaid
Sophie Hunter
Sinead Madden
3. KFW Kerry Fashion Designer of the Year
Breda Galwey, Hats Ahead
Tina Griffin
Carol Kennelly
Orla O Connor
4. KFW Kerry Fashion Businessperson of the Year
Imelda Murphy, Katmar Couture, Listowel
Diane Jeffers, Owner, Jasmine Boutique of Killarney and Tralee
Aoife Hannon, Milliner, Listowel
Danny Leane, Owner, Annburys of Tralee and Curvy Paradise Killarney
This category will focus on how each of the finalists manage, market and develop their businesses. The winner will be announced at the KFW Gala Dinner on Saturday 9th of March.
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There are also two judges only awards (ie not open for entry) which will be announced and presented at the KFW Gala Awards Dinner on Saturday 9th of March.
1. The KFW Irish Fashion Designer of the Year
2. The KFW Special Merit Award
All KFW fashion finalists collections will be showcased at the KFW New Collections Fashion Show on Friday 8th of March in the Carlton Hotel, Tralee, County Kerry.
Winners in each category will be announced at the Kerry Fashion Awards Gala Dinner in association with IMAGE magazine on Saturday 9th of March in the Carlton Hotel, Tralee, County Kerry.
Judges for the KFW fashion awards are:
Melanie Morris, Editor of Image Magazine and Chairperson of the KFW judges janel since awards inception in 2009.
Liz Greehy, fashion journalist and editor of Stylebible.ie
Lisa Brady, fashion editor, Sunday Business Post
Official hair sponsors: Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty Group;
Official make-up and beauty sponsors: Lancome Paris
Official accommodation sponsors: Carlton Hotel Group
Image Magazine has been the official media partner and sponsor of KFW awards since 2008.
The Sunday Business Post is the official sponsor of the KFW Business of Fashion Seminar .