Tag Archives: London Fashion Week

DAS Collection embodies the UAE in so many different ways; how it empowers women of the region through their contemporary understanding of the traditional abaya, the talent that young Emirati’s have learned from their wise elders and how two ambitious young local ladies can build a successful internationally recognised brand. Reem and Hind Beljafla are true (fashion) ambassadors for the UAE.
Showing their Spring Summer ’13 collection at London Fashion Week, with modern day supermodel Alek Wek walking in the show, the latest collection from the Dubai duo offered metallic jewel tones in flowing silhouettes reminiscent of the Jalabiya dress complimented …

To many Limerick School of Art and Design needs absolutely no introduction. It moulds, nourishes and creates some of the most creative and innovative Irish designers. Ensuring that their fledgling student designers understand all aspects of the industry they are about to embark on upon graduating, internships with highly acclaimed international designers, trips to fashion capitals and very late nights all prepare them for the next step.
One of the latest designers hailing from this incredibly successful college, who is making her name known is Danielle Romeril. Mastering her talent during her degree in LSAD with designers like Sharon Wauchob, Amanda …

A collection that offers the perfect balance of masculine tailored pieces and feminine skirts and dress jackets, Simone Rocha’s collection is set amongst her signature white palette with splashes of black, lime, gold and peach mixed within. 

Featuring an updated version of her perspex brogues, lace panelling on crisp white skirts and shirts as well as geometric broad anglais fabric in virginal white and bold colours, Simone Rocha’s audience has just doubled with her fitted feminine dresses and skirt suits. Whether choosing the quintessential white palette she has become known for or embracing the metallic gold choices, this designer is …

With New York over, all lenses and flashes are now focused on the catwalks of London. Showing some of the United Kindgom’s great designers as well as an array of international designers, it has long been a platform for Irish designers to showcase their latest creations, some basing their studios and showrooms in the UK and others staying on green pastures at home.
With an appreciation of construction from an education in architecture, Zoe Jordan’s Spring Summer ’13 offering “references Tina Chow, the African desert and a touch of eighties high school varsity.” Combining subtle prints in comfortable loose fitting garments …

Considering the small population of Ireland and the amount of talented and iconic Irish designers which have hailed from this lush green island that are making waves across the pond and further afield, it leaves us with a maternal sense of pride and like a proud mother, only too glad to share with all who will listen.
Having followed Irish Designer JW Anderson for quite a few seasons now, the launch of his Topshop collaboration is something we have been waiting for. Not the first time to see the fashion giant collaborate with Irish Designers (for the launch of the 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 …

Irish designers are making their mark on the international fashion scene. With more and more grabbing the limelight each season, this designer  is one worth knowing about.
Stephanie Grace Foy is an award winning Irish designer who has been tipped as “One to Watch”. Having already featured her designs as part of the showcase of Irish designers worn on the red carpet at the Irish Film and Television Awards earlier this year, she has industry experience with some of fashions great contemporary designers including Mario Schwaub and Bora Aksu.
Her collections have been seen at Vauxhall Fashion Scout which launches some of …