Fashion at the Festival - 2010 Review
On the opening day of the Champagne Lanson July Festival, Abu Dhabi Day, the focus was on hats, handbags, shoes and jewellery, with the lady deemed to be wearing the most stylish accessories in for a fantastic first prize, courtesy of the private air charter company based at Norwich International Airport, SaxonAir, and the magnificent Hintlesham Hall Hotel.
It was a wonderful moment for Laura McClements of Ipswich when she was judged the winner, with Frankie Dettori on hand to make the presentation to her and the two runners-up.
From left to right: Laura McClements, Frankie Dettori, Susan Hall and Maria Cheslin
Laura's prize is one she won’t forget in a hurry! She and three friends will be whisked away in a SaxonAir helicopter on the 30 minute flight from Norwich to Hintlesham Hall where a champagne dinner and overnight stay in two luxury suites awaits them in the beautifully appointed hotel. After a sumptuous breakfast the next morning, they will be flown back to Norwich. No doubt she spent the night celebrating with the magnum of Champagne Lanson and the Alfresco Summer Hamper from Hotel Chocolat which she also received!
The runner-up was Susan Hall of Newmarket, who wins a top package for four people in the Summer House Restaurant on the July Course. She also took home the “Bubbly Summer Collection” from Hotel Chocolat.
Third place went to Maria Cheslin of Southampton, who wins a four course dinner for two people in the fantastic Great Wilbraham gastro pub, The Carpenters’ Arms, including a glass of champagne and a bottle of wine. She also won the “Bubbly Summer Collection” from Hotel Chocolat.
From left to right: Michelle Foley, Courteney Welland and Fatham McCormack
It was Champagne Lanson Ladies Day at the July Course on day two of the Festival with dazzling colours and fabulous outfits at every turn. The competition for the Best Dressed Lady was hotter than ever, with over 1,100 entrants at the “Fashion at the Festival” marquee and some great prizes to be won.
Catherine Dettori led the judging and the title of Best Dressed Lady 2010 went to Courteney Welland of Buckhurst Hill who looked absolutely stunning in her outfit.
Her prize is a £500 gift pack from the Grand Arcade in Cambridge, including beautiful pendants from Azendi and Swarovski, a £100 hat from John Lewis and a £50 voucher for the Sanctuary Spa. And to keep those celebrations going, she also won a year’s supply of Champagne Lanson from the July Festival sponsors!
The runner-up was Michelle Foley from Bingham, who wins a £250 voucher to spend at the women’s fashion retailer, Coast, who also have a branch in the Grand Arcade.
Third place went to Fatham McCormack from Southend, who wins a table for four in the Summer House Restaurant on the July Course for a Summer Saturday in August, including a champagne reception, sumptuous four course lunch and afternoon tea.
From left to right: Craig & Julie Jarvis, Gillian Brodie & Tom Lohman, Lisa Tan & Drew Martin
On the final day of the Champagne Lanson July Festival, Darley July Cup Day, it was Tom Lohman and Gillian Brodie from Cambridge who stole the show, winning first prize in the Best Dressed Couple competition.
Their prize, courtesy of Premier Travel, will see them head to Southamton in September to board the P&O liner Oriana for a three week cruise to San Francisco via such exotic locations as Madeira, St Lucia and Acapulco and including a highly prized daylight navigation of the Panama Canal. What a trip!
Second prize went to Craig and Julie Jarvis from Bury St Edmunds who will get to drive an Aston Martin for the day, courtesy of Aston Martin Cambridge.
Third prize went to Drew Martin and Lisa Tan from Australia who win a table for four people in the Summer House Restaurant on an upcoming Summer Saturday.
Many thanks to the 1800 people who entered "Fashion at the Festival" over the three days! We hope you enjoyed taking part and we hope you will enter again at next year's Champagne Lanson July Festival.