An all-inclusive most stylish event took place for the first time during Galway Races, with the inaugural event at the Dean Hotel in Bohermore being deemed a major success.
The all-inclusive most stylish evening brought out some of the best fashion of Race Week 2023, with the local LGBTQI+ community turning up in style.
Stylist Caroline Downey, Tom Walsh of Aztec Hair Co and well-known Galway drag queen Blondie selected worthy winners in three categories on the night.
Ruth Walsh, originally from Kerry and now living in Galway, won the ‘Most Fabulous in an Outfit’ category with her baby blue ensemble featuring a jacket from Monki, a dress from Pull & Bear, a hat from H&M and shoes from Una Healy.
“I wouldn’t normally go to the races, my friend told about this event. I love an excuse to dress up, so I decided to go,” said Ruth. “I knew I wanted to wear the jacket so I based the rest of look around that. I am delighted!”
The ‘Stunning in a Suit’ prize went to Zein Mandi from Saudi Arabia, who moved to Galway in February.
They wore shorts and a blazer suit from Mango, a shirt from Claudie Pierllt, a Gucci tie and Nike runners.
“It was such an amazing night, it was brilliant to be a part of this event in its first year,” said Zein.
The final category was ‘Most Dapper in a Dress’, which was awarded to Michelle Kearns from Tuam who caught the eye of the judges with a colourful glitzy look from Zara and a gorgeous pink headpiece she made herself.
“This all inclusive sounded so much fun and I knew the style would be so different from what we would see at the regular best dressed, I am so glad I came along,” said Michelle.
An electrifying performance by one of Galway’s best drag queens Annie Naggins stole the show on the night at Galway’s newest boutique hotel.
