Daisy Lowe Launches the Chic Summer Festival at Kildare Village

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Jul 16, 2012, 08:25 ET

LONDON, July 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Kildare Village was the setting for a truly Chic Summer Tea Party, hosted by internationally celebrated British model and muse Daisy Lowe to mark the launch of the Chic Summer Festival.

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International guests, including many of Dublin's elite were treated to the ultimate Summer Tea Party complete with floral-inspired cocktails, candy-coloured macaroons and mini cucumber sandwiches. Mismatched gilded frames with floral collages decorated the walls, while white picket fences and vintage china created the perfect garden party setting.

"I am so excited to be here to launch the Chic Summer Festival at Kildare Village. I have a love for both shopping and festivals, making Kildare Village the perfect stop for me to enjoy performances, food and entertainment this July."

Daisy Lowe

To capture the essence of Summer, Kildare Village is showcasing a unique floral couture catwalk curated by international award-winning florist Joe Massie and using the most beautiful flowers of the season. Regarded by many as the most talented florist of his generation, Joe boasts a host of international accolades and awards, and recently became the youngest floral designer to win Gold at the 2012 Chelsea Flower Show for the fourth consecutive year. His must-see floral catwalk is on display throughout the duration of the Festival. Throughout July, visitors to Kildare Village can continue to enjoy a series of festival themed experiences including: musical performances, a Heritage & Genealogy Trail as well as sampling Chic Summer-inspired eats in a unique pop-up boutique offering Irish artisan food.

About Kildare Village

Kildare Village, one of the Chic Outlet Shopping^® Villages by Value Retail, is located less than an hour from Dublin and offers Ireland's leading luxury outlet shopping experience. With luxury outlet boutiques providing fashion and luxuries for the home, Kildare Village offers the authentic previous seasons' collections of a unique selection of Irish and international brands with savings of up to 60% on the recommended retail price, seven days a week and all year round. 7 For All Mankind, Anya Hindmarch, Asics, Furla, Kenneth Turner and Superdry are just a few of the international brands present, as well as the boutique of Ireland's leading international designer, Louise Kennedy. A selection of services at Kildare Village includes the Shopping Express™, a daily coach service to the Village; a Tourist Information Centre; and a children's play area. With a range of restaurants and cafés, the Village has become a destination for visitors seeking a superior shopping experience and an enjoyable day out. To find out more, please visit KildareVillage.com

About Chic Outlet Shopping^®

Chic Outlet Shopping^® is the Collection of luxury outlet Villages by Value Retail, the only company to specialise exclusively in the development and operation of luxury outlet shopping Villages. Currently home to more than 900 boutiques, the Villages offer the authentic previous seasons' collections of leading luxury fashion and lifestyle brands with savings of up to 60%, and sometimes more, on the recommended retail price, all year round. Within easy reach of some of Europe's and China's favourite gateway cities - London, Dublin, Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, Bologna, Brussels / Antwerp / Cologne, Frankfurt, Munich and, coming soon, Suzhou / Shanghai - the Villages are synonymous with high fashion, superior service and hospitality, a calendar of celebrated events, and exceptional value for money. Located in regions of cultural and historic renown, the Villages have become international tourist destinations in their own right. Value Retail's new venture to bring its distinctive Chic Outlet Shopping^® Villages to China will see its first Village - Suzhou Village™ - located in historic Suzhou, 50 miles west of Shanghai. As with other members of the Collection, Suzhou Village™ will be defined by its offer of international luxury fashion and lifestyle brands, together with an exceptional level of service.