Tag Archives: Limerick School of Art & Design

Discovering new designers is probably one of life’s greatest pleasures for people in the fashion industry. The passion, energy and creativity combined with sheer determination and ambition that a young graduate has is at one of the highest levels which they can reach as they embark on the next chapter of their career.
On our radar each year, this year was especially notable with the first presence of an Irish design college listed amongst the talent showing at the event. The prestigious and multi-award winning Limerick School of Art and Design added to the flair and design which was at the …

A few weeks back we featured EssenC Knitwear here on Classic with Colour. We recently had “A moment with Sinéad Clarke”, who  is the designer behind the colourful knitwear label, EssenC. The label produces a range of knitwear hats, scarves, jackets, coats and other accessories in Ireland.
 

EssenC Designs was established in 2008, What inspired you to start your own label?
EssenC was indeed established in 2008. In 2007  I  worked with Missoni in Italy and on my return to Ireland I wondered what I would do. I could travel, get an internship abroad, find a design job in ireland or jump …

Brett O’ Mahony came to our attention late in 2011 with a stunning collection of accessories. A designer in so many creative avenues, she hails from the acclaimed Irish design college Limerick School of Art & Design. Her range of head pieces use the most intricate beading with a themeLight vs Dark creating romantic and vintage style pieces to edgier bold dark pieces.
We recently had a moment with Brett O’ Mahony to find out more about this creative Irish designer…

As another graduate from LSAD who confirms the quality of talent that comes from …

We have been following Merle O’ Grady’s line of jewellery for quite a while and given it’s popularity among stylists and celebrities, she is an Irish designer who is most definitely making her mark on fashions main stage (as well as X Factor’s stage!) Another talent to hail from acclaimed Limerick School of Art & Design, Merle O’ Grady continued onto the prestigious Cordwainers College of London College of Fashion to specialise in Accessory Design.

Creating edgy, contemporary designs which are simultaneously feminine have gained international attention with features in Vogue, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar as well as adorning musicians like Beyonce, Florence …

Sinéad Clarke is the designer behind the colourful knitwear label, EssenC. Pronounced “S and C”, it was inspired by the initials of her name, Sinéad Clarke. The label produces a range of knitwear hats, scarves, jackets, coats and other accessories.

Sinéad is a multi award winning designer, winning 1st Prize in the RDS National Crafts Competition and representing Ireland at Mittelmoda in Italy.
                 
The Limerick School of Art and Design graduate has been on quite a successful run since finishing her Honors Degree in 2006. Her graduate collection was entered into an international …

With a passion for knit, embellishment and theatrics amongst her creations, Sorcha O’ Raghallaigh is an Irish Designer based in London who has recently been listed among Selfridges ‘Bright Young Things’ initiative. Aiming to support young designers in London, Irish Designer Simone Rocha was amongst last years list.
Born in Germany and brought up in Ireland, Sorcha O’ Raghallaigh is another talent from Limerick School of Art & Design (LSAD) and continued onto Central Saint Martins to focus her creative talent in knitwear. With a magnificent graduate collection in 2010 being spotted by Lady Gaga’s style team, the lady herself has worn …

Since there isn’t a formal bio or profile on Classic with Colour, I thought it is about time that I do one. Instead of writing something about myself or getting someone else to do it, here are some facts about me!

Rachel Duggan
1. Fashion is in my blood. My mother is a fashion graduate of Grafton Academy of Dress Designing in Dublin and my sister is a fashion graduate of Limerick School of Art & Design and Fashion Institute of Technology.
2. I am part of a pair. I have an identical twin sister Sarah. (In school, we were always compared to …