Fabulous, style-savvy fashionistas flaunted their upcycled ensembles and beloved ethical brands at the Kilbeggan Races, embracing thrifted, borrowed, and handmade pieces for the annual Bellamianta-sponsored Ladies’ Sustainable Style Competition.
They say fashion is subjective, but Sustainable Fashion Stylist and Columnist Roxanne Parker had the honour of selecting the deserving winner of this eagerly anticipated event. “As a sustainable stylist I was looking for people who had rented looks, shopped vintage, upcycled pieces, or customised a previously worn piece. I was also on the lookout for those who supported a local Irish designer, or someone who chose to re-wear something they already owned – ultimately, a combination of all these elements!”
The ultimate winner of the event was Davinia Knight from Portarlington who braced the inclement weather on the night wearing an outfit was from The Store Yard Vintage Store in Portlaoise, her hat was made by her carpenter husband with styrofoam and her mums faux flower wreath and fabric from a blouse she bought in a charity shop. Her bag and shoes were borrowed from her sisters. Davinia took home prizes from Bellamianta, BodyByrne, Annutri, Kash Beauty, True Beauty, Polished London, Declaré Skincare, LA Girl, Change Of Air, Ayu Cosmetics, Linen Shirt Company, Pelo Hairdressing and Voduz, as well as €1000 cash.
Judge Roxanne Parker with finalists at the Bellamianta Ladies’ Sustainable Style Competition at the Kilbeggan Races on Friday evening. Picture Brian McEvoyNo Repro fee
Edel Mullane pictured at the Bellamianta Ladies’ Sustainable Style Competition at the Kilbeggan Races.Picture Brian McEvoyNo Repro fee
Fiona Reilly, Paddy Dunican and Edel Mullane pictured at the Bellamianta Ladies’ Sustainable Style Competition at the Kilbeggan Races.Picture Brian McEvoyNo Repro fee
Kayleigh Seery and Klara Kriskova pictured at the Bellamianta Ladies’ Sustainable Style Competition at the Kilbeggan Races.Picture Brian McEvoyNo Repro fee
Louise Bolton pictured at the Bellamianta Ladies’ Sustainable Style Competition at the Kilbeggan Races.Picture Brian McEvoyNo Repro fee
Chanelle Keegan pictured at the Bellamianta Ladies’ Sustainable Style Competition at the Kilbeggan Races.Picture Brian McEvoyNo Repro fee
Fidelma Harte pictured at the Bellamianta Ladies’ Sustainable Style Competition at the Kilbeggan Races.Picture Brian McEvoyNo Repro fee
Edel Mullane and Fiona Reilly pictured at the Bellamianta Ladies’ Sustainable Style Competition at the Kilbeggan Races.Picture Brian McEvoyNo Repro fee
Fiona Reilly pictured at the Bellamianta Ladies’ Sustainable Style Competition at the Kilbeggan Races.Picture Brian McEvoyNo Repro fee
Rima Mulligan pictured at the Bellamianta Ladies’ Sustainable Style Competition at the Kilbeggan Races.Picture Brian McEvoyNo Repro fee
Emma Chambers and Katrina Leech pictured at the Bellamianta Ladies’ Sustainable Style Competition at the Kilbeggan Races.Picture Brian McEvoyNo Repro fee
Michelle Brennan ,Anne Maria Shaughnessy and Louise Bolton pictured at the Bellamianta Ladies’ Sustainable Style Competition at the Kilbeggan Races.Picture Brian McEvoyNo Repro fee
Michelle Brennan pictured at the Bellamianta Ladies’ Sustainable Style Competition at the Kilbeggan Races.Picture Brian McEvoyNo Repro fee
Anne Maria Shaughnessy pictured at the Bellamianta Ladies’ Sustainable Style Competition at the Kilbeggan Races.Picture Brian McEvoyNo Repro fee
The Bellamianta Ladies’ Sustainable Style Competition at the Kilbeggan Races.Picture Brian McEvoyNo Repro fee
Davinia Knight from Portarlington (Centre) pictured as she was announced as the winners at the Bellamianta Ladies’ Sustainable Style Competition at the Kilbeggan Races.Picture Brian McEvoyNo Repro fee
Judge Roxanne Parker with the finalists at the Bellamianta Ladies’ Sustainable Style Competition at the Kilbeggan Races.Picture Brian McEvoyNo Repro fee
Davinia Knight from Portarlington who was announced as the winner at the Bellamianta Ladies’ Sustainable Style Competition at the Kilbeggan Races on Friday evening. Davinia's outfit was from The Store Yard Vintage Store in Portlaoise, her hat was made by her carpenter husband with styrofoam and her mums faux flower wreath and fabric from a blouse she bought in a charity shop. Her bag and shoes were borrowed from her sisters.Picture Brian McEvoyNo Repro fee
