Woman's repurposed curtain dress wins top style award at Curragh race day
Dawn Knight from Laois wearing a self-designed dress created from curtain material and made especially for the day, shoes from Folkston Shoe Company in Edenderry and headpiece rented from Harrington Hats in Laois, was presented with the Sustainable Style Award at the Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort Styled by Nature competition during the Juddmonte Irish Oaks. Selected by award winning fashion broadcaster and stylist, Emily ODonnell, the award recognised a look that combined style, creativity and a thoughtful approach to sustainable fashion. Dawn's outfit stood out for its originality and connection to the Styled by Nature Sustainable Style being created from repurposed curtain material. Photo credit: Damien Eagers
Dawn Knight from Portarlington in Laois was presented with the Sustainable Style Award as part of the Styled by Nature Award sponsored by Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort, at The Curragh Racecourse, during the Juddmonte Irish Oaks raceday.
Dawn from Portarlington was presented with the Sustainable Style Award for her remarkable selfâdesigned dress created from repurposed curtain material and made especially for the day. She paired the dress with shoes from Folkston Shoe Company in Edenderry and a rented headpiece from Harrington Hats in Laois.

Dawn’s look stood out for its originality, thoughtful craftsmanship and strong connection to the Styled by Nature theme. Her prize is a luxurious twoânight stay for two at the fiveâstar Castlemartyr Resort, including breakfast and dinner.
