| STEP out of summer and into the crisp and cosy autumn months at the Irish Examiner Autumn Winter Fashion Show in association with Victoria Jackson Make-up during this year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival 20th to 24th August. Never mind the slump in house prices, the Dome in Tralee will be the hottest property in Munster on Sunday August 22nd when many stylish, spectacular and sophisticated new looks are on view in front of a packed audience. Produced by the Holman Lee Agency, a host of premier designers and boutiques from all over Munster and beyond will be on show during what is for many the highlight of the Festival each year. Celia Holman Lee, the producer of the Fashion Show, is looking forward to what she expects will be the biggest fashion show of the year: “The Rose of Tralee Fashion Show is the first and biggest Autumn Winter showcase of the year and one of the highlights of the fashion calendar in Ireland. Over the years it has attracted top designers and fashion outlets.” €1000 will be presented to the winner of the Best Dressed Lady Competition which will be judged by 2009 Rose of Tralee Charmaine Kenny. This prize will be sponsored by the Irish Examiner who are a major media partner of the Rose of Tralee International Festival. The Editor of the Irish Examiner, Tim Vaughan, said: “This is our second year as title sponsor of the Irish Examiner Fashion Show, one of the biggest and most glamorous fashion shows taking place this year. Events such as this are so important to the local economy in Tralee and the Irish Examiner is delighted to continue to support and promote the festival to a national audience.” The Communications Manager for the Rose of Tralee, John Drummey, expressed his sincere thanks to the Irish Examiner for the role they continue to play in promoting the Festival to a wide audience. “The Irish Examiner continues to play a major role in promoting our Festival to a wide regional and national audience and we are delighted to have them back again this year as a major media partner of the Festival and title sponsor of the Fashion Show. We also welcome the arrival of Victoria Jackson Make-Up as the associate sponsor for the Irish Examiner Fashion Show. Patrons attending the event in the Dome will have the opportunity to purchase products from this brand which is normally only available online at full price or over the counter in the USA.” In addition to special appearance from the 32 Roses and Escorts, there will something for everyone at this year’s Irish Examiner Fashion Show with a wide range of exhibitors displaying beauty and accessory products throughout the evening within the Dome. The night will begin with some wonderful movement and dance by Art In Motion. The Irish Examiner Fashion Show will take place in the Festival Dome on Sunday 22nd August at 8pm, following a wine reception at 7.00pm in the Rose Pavilion. Tickets are available from www.roseoftralee.ie or 066-7121322 for €30. Ends Issued by John Drummey Communications on behalf of the Rose of Tralee International Festival For interview requests please contact John Drummey on 087-7909487 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |











