OVERCOMING strong competition on Ladies Day at the RDS to win the ‘best dressed’ at the Dundrum Town Centre Ladies’ Day was Carlow’s Deirdre Kane.

Judges Bairbre Power (Irish Independent) and Retro-Flame (Erika Fox, NY style blogger) had a busy day with hundreds of entries but the winner’s customised vintage ivory outfit from ByDesign boutique in Cork, matching shoes from River Island, vintage turban-style hat and full-length gloves, did the trick.

Dublin-based Mari Pold, a native of Estonia, triumphed with her pale duckegg blue outfit, which she designed herself, to win the coveted ‘Longines Elegance is an Attitude’ prize of a Longines Conquest watch with white mother of pearl and diamonds.

The ‘Stena Line Most Creative Hat’ was won by Helen Murphy, Douglas, Cork, for her cerise pink hat which she matched with a crisp white dress.

The gents’ award went to Florin Tamas in his blue and navy combination, creatively matched with cravat, pocket square and trilby to win a handmade suit from Louis Copeland.

Don Nugent, Dundrum Town Centre Director said: “The Dublin Horse Show is one of the biggest events in the Irish social calendar, and we’re proud to be part of such an institution for the fourth year running. Today is a testament to Irish style and, it’s been a wonderful day for all in attendance.”