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Most Stylish Lady crowned at 2023 Irish Derby

Photo: Lorraine O'Sullivan
Photo: Lorraine O'Sullivan

Click through the photo gallery above to see the winning looks.

RTÉ broadcaster Lottie Ryan and Dancing with the Stars judge Arthur Gourounlian made their way to The Curragh earlier today to judge the 2023 Dubai Duty-Free Irish Derby's Most Stylish competition in association with The K Club.

Judging outfits under the theme of 'Playful Glamour', Lottie and Arthur worked alongside Breeda McLoughlin, wife of Dubai Duty-Free's Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, and Bairbre Power, Fashion Editor of the Irish Independent, to find the winning looks.

Photo : Lorraine O'Sullivan

In the end, it was Annemarie Corbett from Mitchelstown that was handpicked from the crowd as the day's Most Stylish Lady for her red hot race day ensemble.

As well as her 'Most Stylish' title, Annemarie Corbett received an array of prizes including return flights for two to Dubai with five nights in The Jumeirah Creekside hotel, plus €1,000 spending money at the award-winning airport retailer.

Back on home soil, she and a guest will also be treated to a two-night stay at The K Club with breakfast each morning, dinner on one evening in The Barton restaurant, and a 50-minute treatment each in the spa.

Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival 2/7/2023Racegoers embraced the art of 'playful glamour' for the coveted Most Stylish crowns at The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at The Curragh Racecourse in County Kildare on Sunday. The competition held in association with The K Club saw star judges Lottie Ryan and Arthur Gourounlian join wife of Dubai Duty Free's Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Breeda McLoughlin, and Fashion Editor of the Irish Independent and Lifestyle Ambassador for Dubai Duty Free, Bairbre Power, to seek out the spectators who they felt best nailed this year's brief.Pictured at the Curragh : Winner of the Most Stylish Lady competition Annemarie Corbett from Mitchelstown Co.Cork.Photo : Lorraine O'Sullivan
Winner of the Most Stylish Lady competition Annemarie Corbett from Mitchelstown Co.Cork. Photo: Lorraine O'Sullivan

For the Most Stylish Male, Stuart O'Reilly from Naas was declared a cut above the rest thanks to his blue chequered suit.

Stuart will enjoy a VIP experience at the K Club, with a two-night stay including breakfast each morning and dinner on both evenings in two of the resort's restaurants as well as a long list of fabulous resort activities, and a €500 voucher to spend at nearby Kildare Village.

Pictured at the Curragh : Winner of the Most Stylish Lady and man competition Annemarie Corbett from Mitchelstown Co.Cork and Stuart O'Reiilly from Naas Co.KildarePhoto : Lorraine O'Sullivan
Winner of the Most Stylish Lady and Man competition: Annemarie Corbett from Mitchelstown Co.Cork and Stuart O'Reiilly from Naas Co.Kildare. Photo : Lorraine O'Sullivan

Four runners-up were also chosen by the judges for their fashion-forward flair.

Speaking of the day's events, judge Lottie Ryan said: "Everyone who came to The Curragh this year really did put their best foot forward in the fashion stakes.

"The winners we selected not only exhibited style but also let their personalities shine through in the outfits they chose, which is what the theme of playful glamour is all about!"

Pictured at the Curragh : Davinia, Cleo and Victoria Knight from PortarlingtonPhoto : Lorraine O'Sullivan
Davinia, Cleo, and Victoria Knight from Portarlington. Photo: Lorraine O'Sullivan

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