Saucy slits to latex Irish stars dare to bare at Style Awards
From saucy slits to luscious latex, everyone who's anyone is daring to bare for this year's festivities, which seeks to celebrate the best of the best of Irish style.
Leading the pack is Style Awards host Laura Fox, who opted for a fiery red number for presenting duties. Laura Fox pictured at the Platinum VIP Style Awards 2025 at the InterContinental Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy
The 2FM host stunned in a fire engine red corset from Amory Co, which perfectly moulds to her torso, leaving little to the imagination.
The dress also features a long satin skirt with a daring thigh high split that shows off her bronzed pins.
Pamela Uba also went for a similar style, rocking a Dune inspired look by Nero Notte designs. Pamela Uba pictured at the Platinum VIP Style Awards 2025 at the InterContinental Dublin. Picture: Brian McEvoy
The dress also featured a moulded corset, with the former Miss Ireland pairing it with a hooded bolero and fitted white maxi skirt.
Erica Cody wasn't afraid to bare it all on Friday night, with her black lacy number turning heads on the red carpet.
The Rally Girl's dress features dramatic cut-outs and a sculptural, lace-like design that reveals much of her body. Along with the asymmetrical silhouette and open front skirt, Erica is certainly leading the stakes when it comes to sex appeal. Erica Cody pictured at the Platinum VIP Style Awards 2025 at the InterContinental Dublin. Picture: Brian McEvoy
Ciara Doherty had us doing a double take with her elegant black dress that features a sleek, figure-hugging silhouette with a striking plunging neckline.
The neckline is uniquely sculpted with bold, curved edges, totally elevating a relatively simple garment.
Yasmin Seky truly brought the drama to this year's carpet, stepping out in a show-stopping number featuring a deep plunging neckline and dramatic cap sleeves. Ciara Doherty pictured at the Platinum VIP Style Awards 2025 at the InterContinental Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy
A high front slit and waist cut outs add to the boldness of the design, while the voluminous, floor-sweeping train adds elegance.
Speaking of plunging necklines, Jennifer Zamparelli dazzled in pink for the festivities, with her strapless gown featuring a dramatic v-neck line.
The bubblegum dream dress was on loan from rented threads, with the Dancing With The Stars host keeping it simple in way of styling, opting for just strappy silver heels and a diamond choker. Jennifer Zamparelli pictured at the Platinum VIP Style Awards 2025 at the InterContinental Dublin. Picture: Brian McEvoy
Jen's dress also featured a thigh high slit which perfectly showed off her glowing tan.
I think it's safe to say that saucy silhouettes were a firm favourite for this year's carpet.
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