Fashion Shows continue to be a key attraction at the National Ploughing Championships and this year sees ten boutiques and fashion houses taking part in three hourly shows per day. Fashion followers will be treated to all the latest styles and designs of the coming season.
Shows take place daily at 11.30 am, 1.30 pm and 3.30 pm with the Holman Lee Model Agency partnering the NPA once again this year to compere during each show and supply models to the catwalk. Some of the participating boutiques/fashion outlets taking part in the Fashion Shows this year include local retailers Number One Boutique and Seven Ladies Boutique from Portlaoise along with Wexford’s La Crème Boutique and premier country living clothes champion, Noreen O’Donnell’s of New Ross. International designer clothing company Style-Ikon owned by Tanya McGilligan who specialises in clothing, shoes and bags from Italy, South Korea and Brazil will also feature.
For those wishing to catch a glimpse of what colour and cut will feature in the fashion realm for the coming season make your way to the dedicated Fashion Show marquee conveniently located within the Arcade section of the Trade Arena, at Block 1, Row A1, Stand Number 510.
The ever popular ‘Most Appropriately Dressed Lady’ competition takes place again this year with a very exclusive prize of a €500 voucher from Wineport Lodge. The ‘Most Appropriately Dressed Gent’ is being sponsored by Louis Copeland & Sons who have once more provided the NPA with a superbly tailored suit for those males making the effort to look the part while Thomas Cook Holidays will sponsor the overall Grand Audience Prizes in the Fashion Marquee to a value of €500 each for a man and woman.
Pamela Curtin Millinery, Bernice Rafferty of www.fashionfeathers.com along with The Hair Gallery will supply hats, jewellery and hair & beauty services to all on the ramp.
At the Championships , RTE will run a Make Over competition from their tent and Neelu Beauty Services of Arnotts will ensure visitors will be treated to expert advice from regarding their personal style, skin and overall beauty routine.
Looking forward to this year’s event, Managing Director, Ms Anna May McHugh said “We have a feast of fashion at the championships this year, it is a must arena to visit for both the men and the ladies, the added spectacle of two grand audience prizes is exciting, I’m sure the front row will be full for every show’ .