Holly Carpenter jokes about why her VIP Style Awards dress was 'almost too cheeky'
Speaking to Extra.ie, Holly said: 'It was really, really fun to wear.'
'It was really playful. It was a camp. It was, you know, I think it was a bit cheeky.' Holly Carpenter pictured at the Platinum VIP Style Awards 2025 at the InterContinental Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy
'There was a bit of side boob, it was very low at the back. In fact, it was almost actually too cheeky, because it was literally my a**e cheeks were nearly out,' she laughed.
Holly was amongst the glitterati who pitched at The Intercontinental Hotel for Friday night's VIP Style Awards and says while she would have loved to have won Best Dressed on the night, she was thrilled her Miss Ireland friend, model Lyn Kelly, narrowly beat her to the award.
'Lynn Kelly actually won the best dressed on the night,' said Holly. 'Apparently it was very close, but I was like, 'I would have loved to win', but I'm delighted for Lynn and it was a great night and that's what it's really all about.' Holly Carpenter pictured at the Platinum VIP Style Awards 2025 at the InterContinental Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy
Holly's jaw-dropping gold dress and floral embellished flowing cape was designed by Irish courtier Sachin, whose pieces she favours.
'So there's a designer called Sachin and his clothing line is called SJW design, and he designed this whole thing himself.
'He had a vision, and I just went with it. I just totally trusted him. He has dressed me before. I wore a red dress with wet-look hair last year, the year before. It was my second time wearing his pieces, and he's just so talented.'
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