Tag Archives: Irish Designers

The Irish designer showed her first collection for Spring/Summer 2013 in the exhibition space at Somerset House last September, securing buyers from Dubai and China, with her carefully crafted aesthetic. Inspired by the ornateness of Regency convex mirrors, sliding square puzzles & the photography of John Thomson’s China Series, Danielle used laser-cut leather, silver silk lamé and Swarovski crystal pearls to bring her designs to life.
Since then, Danielle has been working flat out as a fashion design lecturer, meeting production deadlines & creating her new collection for next season. “It’s been exhausting but great at the same time,” she says. …

As the sale rails empty, AW12 has already started to appear in our favourite shops. Always keeping a close eye on Ireland’s emerging designers, Sinéad Doyle’s latest collection ‘Resurgence’ looks at the Dark Side of Nature featuring clashing textures, hidden structural detail and bright silk and printed linings.
Using strong, dark fabrics, the collection compliments a woman’s figure with beautiful shirts and knitted skirts, ideal for layering and the cooler climates that are set to come upon us. Mixed with limited edition pieces to a collection of ready to wear designs, some of the favourites include these beautiful creations from this remarkable Irish …

Simone Rocha is without a doubt having her shining moment on the international fashion scene. With Fashion Week under her belt, her most recent project has been a collaboration with one of Ireland’s favorite drinks, West Coast Cooler.
 

 
With a successful Spring Summer 2012 collection in stores now, not to mention the collection being photographed on Lady Gaga and then landing the cover of Elle UK  with the said eccentric pop star – Rocha was effortlessly inspired for this bottle revamp.
 

 
Rocha collaborated with West Coast Cooler to design Limited Editions of their Original and Rose drinks, which are on …

Another Irish Red Carpet event means a feast for the fashionista watching the red carpet. This time it was the Peter Mark VIP Style Awards 2012. With the categories of Most Stylish Women, Most Stylish Man, Most Stylish Couple and Most Stylist New Comer being open for voting in the weeks leading up to the event, there was always going to be plenty of competiton on the night.
There was so many beautiful & stylish creations on the night, from both Ireland’s up & coming and well established fashion designers held at the equally stylish Shelbourne Hotel. Here are our favorites …

Avoca is the quintessential quirky Irish lifestyle experience. Known probably best of their food halls offering delicious desserts to healthy yet indulging salads, Avoca definitely knows the recipe for success.
With brands including Avoca Anthology and Avoca Nest as well as a host of other designs ranging from accessories, home wares, candles and cosmetics to bags, wallets and cookbooks all coming under the Avoca name. Located throughout Ireland with noteworthy stores including Suffolk Street, Kilmacanogue and the original home in Avoca itself, both in Co. Wicklow.

The latest addition to their design portfolio is the Avoca Finders Keepers Guild. A range of …

There is nothing like picking up a brand new, fresh copy of a magazine. We wait for Vogue each month with eager anticipation. Or purchasing a new book and peeling off the clear film covering – Alexander McQueen’s book was our latest addition to our fashion library. And then there is our love of stationery – Its the simple things, but it’s all down to the detail.
Crafts Council of Ireland catalogue for 2012 is a perfect example.



The Crafts Council of Ireland also referred to as CCoI is the main champion of the craft industry in Ireland, fostering its growth …

There’s red carpet style, then there’s Irish Designed Red Carpet style.
The Irish Film and Television Awards 2012 took place in Dublin last weekend. “Celebrating a wealth of Irish Talent” on the big and small screen, we will celebrate the wealth of Irish Designers that were worn on the night! This is just a snippet of the fashionable talent that was on offer.

Roz Purcell wearing an over the top creation from Dawn Fitzgerald. A stunning silhouette, we think the feather trim at the end is a little too much.
Ruth Negga was on trend wearing neons by Joanne Hynes from her …