Vogue Magazine visit County Kerry for Fashion Shoot

We all know that the South West of Ireland has some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, when it's not raining like today! Finally American Vogue Magazine has agreed and in the September edition, there will be a 16 fashion shoot taken in County Kerry.

Trust me this is a big deal for the County, and you can't buy this type of publicity. Let me tell you why this is a dream come true for Ireland Inc.! The September edition is not your regular edition. For one it is usually a bumper 900 + pages and it showcases the forthcoming Autumn/Winter fashion seasons. With 11 millions readers, plus the fact that it is the September edition, equals invaluable marketing awareness of Ireland.


As it's Vogue you can be assured of a leading cast and crew. One of the most legendary photographers in the world Anne Leibovitz at the helm, whose credits include taking the iconic Demi Moore Pregnancy photo, that famous John and Yoko Ono shot as well as the extremely controversial coming of age photo shoot for Miley Cyrus in Vanity Fair. The models include Adam Driver from HBO's "Girls' and Supermodel Daria Werbowy.

Did you Know Daria has a strong connection to Ireland in that she has a house (for the past 2 years) with her carpenter boyfriend in West Cork. She says she finds West Cork the Ideal location for her as it is close to an International Airport where she has easy access to most European Countries.

Staying at the 5 Star Aghadoe Heights, and using locations like Ladies view on the Ring of Kerry, proved the ideal for showcasing some Autumn/Winter styles. Tweeds and Cable Knit sweaters which seem to be a common trend through the shoot, adding to the continued resurgence of Irish styles among the leading fashion houses of the world.

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