After triumphing in the Professional Ballroom at The Open Worlds Blackpool, we reconnect with Irina to find out how her experience at Blackpool was…
How was this years experience for you both at the worlds Blackpool?
It was wonderful as ever; returning to the UK, the heart of the Ballroom world, always feels incredible, particularly when visiting such a legendary and historic place like The Blackpool Tower.
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Irina’s finale buttercream dress was embellished with Swarovski crystals including colours light rose, sunshine delite and crystal shimmer.
You wore 3 stunning dresses, please tell me your favourite dress and the design inspirations behind it?
My favourite dress among the three is the buttercream one, although I adore all my Chrisanne Clover dresses.
The inspiration for this dress came from a trip to Paris we took in January for a two-day holiday, where we visited Balenciaga. I tried on one of their couture dresses and instantly fell in love with it. It was made of black velvet and featured a hip corset design. The price was astonishing, as you can imagine, so after sharing my thoughts with the designers about what I loved in that dress, they crafted a similar hip line for me. In my opinion, it looks even better than the Balenciaga dress on me.
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In earlier rounds Irina wore this black and cappuccino Ballroom dress embellished with Swarovski crystals and adorned with ostrich feather boas
What was it like dancing in the tower ballroom with its grand history?
The tower ballroom is incredibly stunning; when you gaze at the ceiling and the surroundings, it feels as if you’ve stepped into a fairy tale. It’s truly enchanting, especially in my buttercream dress, which made the experience feel exceptionally special.
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For the team match, Irina wore this red lace Ballroom dress embellished with Swarovski crystals and adorned with ostrich feather boas
What are your plans now?
We have just returned from our brief holiday and are beginning to get ready for the Internationals. Naturally, we are looking at a very hectic summer ahead, filled with numerous events, shows, and travels to Asia.
We look forward to seeing Irina and Stanislav back in the UK in October for the Internationals!
SHOP IRINA'S COUTURE COLLECTION HERE >
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