Cliff Style Awards

31 Sunday Dec 2017

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Sinead Leonard was the winner of the Cliff Style Awards best dressed lady competition on Ladies Day 28th December at Leopardstown racecourse.

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She paired a pheasant feather 3D percher Aoife Kirwan Millinery headpiece with a green Zara dress, a black marabou feather wrap, black fur cuffed leather gloves, a black box clutch and black Louboutins.

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Sinead who teaches business and maths at the Dominican College in Drumcondra, Dublin scooped the win on her debut in the best dressed field.

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The judges were fashion editor of the Irish Independent Bairbre Power who wrote a great piece the next day on the event and Lennon Courtney duo Sonya Lennon and Brendan Courtney.

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Irish Fashion Innovation Awards 2014

24 Thursday Apr 2014

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A great night was had at the Irish Fashion Innovation Awards by Galway Now held in the Radisson Blu Hotel Galway on Thursday 17th April 2014.

Here are some photos from by Darachphotography, Andrew Downes, Patrick Lennon Photography and The CRAIC in Galway of Aoife Kirwan Millinery on the catwalk.

The winners on the night were:

“Fashion Designer of the Year 2014”:

Rebecca Marsden

“Jewellery Designer of the Year 2014”:

Blaithin Ennis

“Millinery Designer of the Year 2014”:

Margaret O’Connor

“Accessory Designer of the Year 2014”:

Kiyoni – James & Lisa McKeon

“Student Designer of the Year 2014”:

Emma Gannon – Griffith College, Dublin

Winner of the “Red Carpet Award” 2014 for Best Dressed:

Clare McElduff

Fashion Innovation Awards

11 Friday Apr 2014

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Really looking forward to the Goldenegg Irish Fashion Innovation Awards next Thursday.

“Tickets are selling fast for The Irish Fashion Innovation Awards. There are a limited amount of seating/reserved seating left so if you want your name on a seat please book today. Log on to www.goldenegg.ie/events/tickets

The fabulous design…er finalists have very generously donated pieces from their collections to the Raffle. This year as always proceeds will go to NBCRI with a donation to Cystic Fibrosis Ireland.

Fashion Designer, Sonya Lennon will be judging The Red Carpet Award for the best dressed on the night. The lucky winner will win a weekend at the Ice House in Ballina.

It promises to be a brilliant night of fashion, fun and glamour so don’t miss out and get your tickets now!
Join us in the Veranda Lounge for the after-show party to finish the night off in style! See you there!!”

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New Stockist

12 Wednesday Mar 2014

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Aoife Kirwan Millinery is now available from Elaine Curtis Boutique, Exchequer House, Potato Market, Carlow, Co. Carlow http://www.elainecurtis.ie

Fashion Innovation Awards 2014

13 Thursday Feb 2014

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I have been annoucned as one of the finalists for the ‘Millinery Designer of the Year 2014’ at the Fashion Innovation Awards which are being held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Galway on April 17th.

The finalists are:

“Fashion Designer of the Year 2014″:

Honor Fitzsimons
Enna O’Connor
Rebecca Marsden
Roisin Linnane
Mary Grant
Natalie King
Sophie Rieu

“Jewellery Designer of the Year 2014″:

Blaithin Ennis
Melissa Curry
Maria Dorai-Raj
Lynsey de Burca
Helena Malone
Daniela Cardillo

“Millinery Designer of the Year 2014″:

Aisling Ahern
Martha Lynn
Aoife Kirwan
Lisa Byrne
Margaret O’Connor
Jennifer Wrynne

“Accessory Designer of the Year 2014″:

Martina Dermody
Hazel Green
Lisa Ryder
Kiyoni
Christine McHugh

“Ones To Watch 2014”:

Svitlana Andriyets
Caroline Matthews
Tom Oliver
Louise Rawlins
Ciara Silke

“Special Guest Appearance Finale”:

Natalie B Coleman

The finalists for the “Student Designer of the Year 2014″ will be announced next week.

For more information or to book tickets for the event see here: http://www.goldenegg.ie/events/about-the-awards/

A Complimentary Pair

06 Thursday Feb 2014

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A big thank you to Christine Gates for this lovely write up on my work http://www.shanore.com/blog/delightful-pair/ .

Hi Magazine Hardy’s Wedding Awards 2014

06 Thursday Feb 2014

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I have been nominated by Hi Magazine for Hardy’s Wedding Awards 2014 which will take place on Sunday April 6th at The Hardy’s Pavillion in Silver Springs Convention Centre Cork www.himagazine.ie .

To give me your vote please text: ‘WEDDING 646’ to 57003 and you can vote as often as you like. Voting closes 04/04/14

Oireachtas Charity Fashion Show 2013

13 Wednesday Nov 2013

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An amazing night in aid of Motor Nuerone Research was held on 12th November 2013 at The Shelbourne Hotel hosted by the amazing Marietta Doran. Minister’s, T.D.’s & Senator’s joined Ireland’s top models on the catwalk modelling collections from Ireland’s most dynamic designers.

It was a great showcase of Irish design talent with pieces on show from Designers including Heidi Higgins, Niamh O’Neill, Helen Cody, Helen Steele, Jen Kelly Couturier, Sean Byrne and Claire Garvie. Patrick Casey’s exquisite collection for Myrtle Ivory Bridal Couture was also on display, as well as Master Tailor Louis Copeland’s sharp suiting and a selection of spectacular millinery from award winning Irish Milliners: Aoife Hannon, Aoife Kirwan, Jennifer Wrynne, Sophie Hunter, Michael Leong & Mark T Burke.

Top models involved included, Former Miss World, Rosanna Davison, Roz Purcell, Holly Carpenter, Cristíona Aston (Andrea Roche Modelling Agency), Sarah Morrissey, Karen Fitzpatrick, Yomiko Chen, Aoife Cogan &Matthew John (Assets)

Here are a selection of images from the night with hats by Aoife Kirwan Millinery and fabulous clothes by Heidi Higgins.

Council of Irish Fashion Designers

14 Monday Oct 2013

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I am honoured to have been introduced as a new member of the Council of Irish Fashion Designers at their press event at the Peter Mark Style Club on the 8th November.

http://www.irishfashiondesigners.com/

Here are the links to the coverage of the event from The Irish Times and The Irish Independent.

http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/fashion/knitwear-and-accessories-shine-at-irish-designers-autumn-winter-show-1.1554420

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/numbers-up-for-size-zero-in-new-collection-29645296.html

‘Putting on The Style’

14 Monday Oct 2013

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A great night was had at the “Putting on The Style” event hosted by Marietta Doran at the Heath Golf Club Portlaoise featuring work by fashion designer Heidi Higgins, goldsmith Helena Malone and millinery by Aoife Kirwan.