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RTÉ News
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Meet the finalists of the Punchestown 'Best Dressed' competition
The Bollinger Best Dressed Competition returns to Punchestown Festival today, with an emphasis on sustainable fashion through this year's theme of 'Something Old/Something New'. Guest judges Aoife McNamara, founder of Ireland's first B Corp fashion brand Aoife Ireland, and Isabel Gleeson, personal shopper and image consultant, will join Head Judge Jess Colivet in assessing this year's most stylish attendees. Additionally, returning for 2025 are Style Council Members Roxanne Parker, Lawson Mpame, David O'Connor, Kate Nally McCormack as well as Style MC Marietta Doran. The competition invites racegoers to showcase their 'consciously curated' ensembles for a chance to win a trip to the Bollinger Estate in France's stunning Champagne region with a five-star Paris hotel, Michelin dining experience, flights and more. The competition ran over the first four days of the popular festival, with daily finalists chosen in the run-up to the hotly anticipated Ladies Day on Friday, 2 May. Head Judge Jess Colivet insisted that she would also be approaching race day style in a sustainable way: "I myself will be reinventing a look based on a piece that I have worn at four Punchestown festivals!" Jess continued: "Fashion is evolving, people are borrowing pieces from friends, the rental market has exploded, and both online and in-store pre-loved fashion is the norm among younger generations. Identifying ethical brands and investing in a beautifully made coat, dress or piece that will stand the test of time is always a sustainable fashion choice. "Think timeless quality. Each year, the best-dressed at Punchestown produces a wonderful story with a hat, bag, dress or even jewellery that has been passed down from generation to generation. That's sustainable fashion at its best". Day 1 finalists: Raymond Gilbourne Lisa Walsh Genevieve Ryan Tristan Conway-Behan and Louise Corrigan Breda Butler Bollinger Best Dressed Daily Winner: Genevieve Ryan Roscommon woman Genevieve Ryan enjoyed a superb first visit to the Punchestown Festival when she was chosen as the daily winner of the Bollinger Best Dressed Competition. Having embraced the theme of the competition by shopping her own wardrobe, Genevieve wowed the judges and attendees with her impeccable style and the story of how she curated her unique twist on the classic monochrome look. Head judge Jess Colivet commented: "Within 10 mins of arriving in the gate, she was clearly the one to beat!" The shirt was purchased from MacBees in Killarney three years ago and recently underwent a revamp when Genevieve swapped the old buttons for new ones. Her polka dot skirt was a recent purchase from Coosy, her Jimmy Choo shoes were a Depop bargain, and her handmade hat was perfected by her 3-year-old daughter's favourite teddy's bow. Her rings came from Irish brand Chupi, earrings from Faizie Maizie, and her cloud bag by Aoife Mullane was another Depop find. Day 2 finalists: Raymond and Gillian Gilburn Onesia Owens Faith Amond Davinia Knight Steve Bennett Bollinger Best Dressed Daily Winner: Oniesa Owens Longford mum Oniesa Owens was crowned Bollinger Best Dressed of the day. She wore a Roisin Linanne black trousers from a suit she bought a few years ago, teamed with a Rotate jacket from Longford Boutique Fabiani. Her hat was by Wendy Louise, and her bag and shoes were Chanel and Malone Soulier, respectively. Oniesa, a finalist in last year's competition, commented: "Having been a finalist last year, the pressure was on to see if I could go one better and actually win, I'm over the moon!" Style MC Marietta Doran commented that the winner embodied the "timeless taste and style synonymous with Bollinger and Punchestown". The Bollinger Best Dressed Daily Winners will be fast tracked to the Grand Finale when the overall 2025 Bollinger Best Dressed Winner will be announced.
Extra.ie
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
In Pics: All the glam as punters enjoy opening day at Punchestown
The Punchestown Festival kicked off on Tuesday afternoon with many punters getting dressed up to the nines on the opening day. Thousands of racing fans from Ireland and beyond descended on the Kildare racecourse. The five-day spectacle is the grand finale of the National Hunt season. Sisters Nicola and Sophie Kirwan from Johnstown, Co Kildare. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile Plenty of action is to be expected with record prize money and star horses on show. Sligo-born mum Genevieve Ryan was named best dressed on the opening day with the former Guard's daughter helping her to scoop the gong. Genevieve Ryan, from Co Roscommon, who was the winner of the Bollinger Best Dressed competition on the opening day of the Punchestown Festival. Pic: Michael Chester The stylish lady turned heads on the racecourse in a stunning black and white polka dot outfit. She told EVOKE how she made use of her daughter, Lily-Mae's teddy bear to complete the look, after the toddler offered it up as a suggestion. 'I had the skirt and hat, but I was looking for a polka dot fabric, so I bought one myself, which I had originally planned on using, and then my four-year-old girl said, 'No, Mommy, this is the same, use this,'' Genevieve said. Other stunning looks from the opening day can be seen below. Katie Young from Kildare. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile Denise Walsh from Clane. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy Raymond and Gillian Gilbourne. Pic: Niall Carson/PA Wire Jane Mulroney from Dublin. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy Ellie McNamee, Samantha Tansey, Ellie Doherty, Nicola Kirwan and Sophie Kirwan. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile Faith Amond, Catherine Byrne and Liz Maher. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy Lily Rose Temple from Dublin. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile Gillian Gilbourne from Millstreet, Co Cork. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile Lisa Walsh from Meath and Genevieve Ryan from Roscommon. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile Sinead Hanrahan and Helen Doyle from Naas. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy
