Breaking the ice with bold party looks

Get your skates on – it’s party season. From lush velvet to sequins and silver, Irene O’Brien showcases her festive fashion edit at Cork On Ice.

Much like the costumes of competitive figure skaters, festive dressing requires glitz that makes an impact, sparkle that catches light and stretch that allows the wearer glide into the room and around the dancefloor for many hours into the night.