ONE of the striking headpieces created by Tuam's Michelle Kearns. Photo: Andrew Downes headpieces

Tuam milliner shortlisted for fashion award

Siobhan Holliman

Published: Wed 15 Mar 2017, 9:27 AM

Last updated: Wed 15 Mar 2017, 10:11 AM

A TUAM milliner has been shortlisted for a prestigious fashion award.
Michelle Kearns, who has her workshop and showroom at Vicar Street, is one of four milliners in the running in the Millinery category at the Irish Fashion Innovation Awards taking place in Galway.
Also shortlisted in the Accessories category is handweaver Deirdre Duffy from Wild Cocoon in Claremorris.
Michelle and Deirdre are finalising their pieces which will be presented to the judges and showcased at the awards on March 30 in the Radisson Blu Hotel.

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