The annual Peter Mark VIP Style Awards took place tonight at The Marker Hotel Dublin. The best in Irish showbiz brought the glitz and glam, as celebs came from near and far to walk the red carpet.
The Awards, now in their seventeenth year, are the only national celebration of Irish style, and have grown in prominence each year.
Ireland’s most fashionable celebrities including Maia Dunphy, Lisa Cannon and Cassie Stokes, Claudine Keane, Georgina and Nicky Byrne, Pippa O’Connor and many more pulled out all the stops for the style event of the year. Check out there red carpet looks here!
Guests on the evening enjoyed a suitably stylish Bollinger champagne reception and delicious Torres wines at dinner, while winners were announced.
Here’s who went home with each award on the night:
Most Stylish Woman
Pippa O’Connor went home with the coveted award, beating the likes of Rosie Connolly, Elaine Crowley, Aoibhin Garrihy, Glenda Gilson, Thalia Heffernan, Celia Holman Lee, Amy Huberman, Lucy Kennedy, Roz Purcell, Caitriona Perry and Kathryn Thomas.
Speaking to VIP Magazine, Pippa said, “I’m shocked. I only won a couple of years ago so I wasn’t expecting it. I’m so delighted, humbled and grateful that people voted for me. I’m so thankful.”
Most Stylish Man
James Patrice went home with the coveted award, beating the likes of Baz Ashmawy, Dermot Bannon, Jake Carter, Barry Keoghan, Eoghan McDermott, Ryan McShane, and Daniel O’Donnell.
James dedicated his award to the most important lady in his life, saying; “This is for someone who always taught me to put my best foot forward; my mum, Fron.”
Speaking to VIP Magazine straight after his win, James said “Oh I feel great. I can’t cope. I’m delighted!”
Most Stylish Newcomer
Ailbhe Garrihy went home with the coveted award, beating the likes of Alannah Beirne, Ciara Doherty, Anna Geary, Erin McGregor, Clementine MacNiece, Muireann O’Connell and Evelyn Williams.
Speaking to VIP Magazine, Ailbhe said, “I’m completely shocked, but delighted.”
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Lisa Jordan went home with the coveted award, beating the likes of Lauren Arthurs, Chloe Boucher, Louise Cooney, Niamh Doherty, Lisa Jordan, Louise O’Reilly, Lisa McGowan and Grace Mongey.
Speaking to VIP Magazine, Lisa said, “I’m shocked. I didn’t even hear my name. I didn’t plan this and I didn’t expect to win. Dragging this dress through a crowd wasn’t on my agenda.
“I’m thrilled though. I’ve never really won anything so it’s great to see all the support and that people voted for me. I’m really happy. I’m delighted.”
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Emma Manley went home with the coveted award, beating the likes of Brendan Courtney and Sonya Lennon, Helen Cody, Paul Costelloe, Carolyn Donnelly, Umit Kutluk, Helen Steele and Simone Rocha.
Speaking to VIP Magazine, Emma said, “I’m totally and utterly overwhelmed.
“Helen Steele is my idol. I’ve always looked up to her. But I walked away with the award and I would never have imagined it.”
Best Dressed on the Night
Glenda Gilson won the title of Look of the Night at the Peter Mark VIP Style Awards 2018. It was a night of double celebrations for Glenda, as the presenter announced her pregnancy earlier in the afternoon.
“I’m in shock. I’m absolutely thrilled,” she told VIP Magazine
Look of the Year
Georgina Ahern went home with the coveted award, beating the likes of Claudine Keane, Saoirse Ronan, Teodora Sutra, Courtney Smith, Blathnaid Treacy, Ashling Thompson and Vogue Williams.
Speaking to VIP Magazine, Georgina said, “I’m absolutely delighted. I was so nervous coming here. I didn’t think I’d win.”
Most Stylish Ever
To celebrate 15 years of the Peter Mark VIP Style Awards, we presented an award to the most stylish woman who has graced red carpet and ceremony over those years.
Celia Holman Lee went home with the coveted award on the night.
Speaking to VIP Magazine, Celia said, “It’s an iconic win. It really is. I didn’t know about this at all. I always dress up, whether I’m nominated or not. I’m so grateful. A woman of 67 years of age, it means an achievement for me. It doesn’t matter what age you are.”
Pics: Brian McEvoy
