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 | Fashion Show 2008 Louth Craftmark Steps Out in Style for Gala Fashion Extravaganza
Louth Craftmark, the leading craft retail outlet store in the North East showcasing the collective work of talented Louth designers and makers was delighted to host its second major gala fashion show at The Highlanes Gallery in Drogheda on November 20th 2008. The event which took place shortly after the stores second birthday, had a full house in attendance.The exciting evening filled with glamorous fashion and delightful entertainment kicked off with a special performance by award winning choir, Clermont Chorale.
A hush fell over the gallery space as the models took to the catwalk and a real treat was in store for the audience as an inspiring display of the latest exciting ranges of jewellery, millinery, bags, knitwear, headwear and fashion accessories made by fifteen talented craft designers were showcased. These innovative designs from the makers at Louth Craftmark were modelled alongside the work of several of Ireland’s most exciting new designers including , Eilis Boyle, Caoimhe O’ Dwyer, Michelle McCarroll, Lisa O’ Riordan, Maria Cardenas, Edmund McNulty and Helen James. ’.
Fittingly, the whole show took place in the beautiful surroundings of Highlanes Gallery, a converted church, gifted to the people of Drogheda by the Franciscan order. A food and wine reception was savoured by guests as they browsed in the Louth Craftmark shop during the interval. With the proceeds from the night going to Cystic Fibrosis Association, volunteers were kept extremely busy selling raffle tickets, with people eager to be in with the chance of winning exclusive prizes including designer pieces of jewellery, fashion or homewares kindly donated by the makers of Louth Craftmark, the fashion designers and several businesses from County Louth.
The show promised the perfect soiree to unwind and relax after a stressful day at the office and it certainly lived up to the expectation. Nobody left empty handed as goody bags were handed out to all attendees.
Ciara Mc Feely, Retail Manager at Louth Craftmark, explains how the event went: “The response to the show has been incredibly positive and people were genuinely surprised at the wealth of talent on show. It was an ideal platform for the makers and designers at Louth Craftmark to prove to the world that they belong up on the catwalk beside the flourishing talent of the Irish fashion world. This fashion show highlighted once again the continued contribution that Louth Craftmark is making to the regional and national craft industry in Ireland - a performance that has been well supported by both novice and expert craft and fashion lovers over the past year.
Email: shop@louthcraftmark.com.
For further information and images contact:
Ciara McFeely, Retail Manager, Tel: 041 980 3283
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