20 Independent Irish Fashion Designers Who Deserve Their Flowers
Words: Dray Morgan
Dublin Independent Fashion Week has given us a hankering to upgrade our wardrobe. Catch us walking on the runway next year, decked out in all independent labels from Ireland. Here are some of our picks for our favourite burgeoning fashion designers in Ireland that will resurrect your lookbook. DIFW is part of Dublin Design Week, with our wrap party going down this Friday. Click here to grab your ticket.
Soundless
Photo: @dylangomery
A concept based on symbiosis and interconnection, Soundless collections give us charming chaos which translates to bold statement pieces and accessories
MNW Designs
Photo: Issey Goold
These scarves never fail to turn our heads on the street. A vibrant seamstress, pulling from traditional Irish imagery.
Noble Daughters
Photo: @marksheen
A mishmash of revitalised antique and vintage fabrics to create bangs and accessories which actualise the dormant potential of once-forgotten material.
Alice Halliday
Photo: @aoisetuttyjackson
Bridalwear but make it eclectic. A core of naturism that runs through this work, naturally beautiful.
August Night
Photo: @zoe.ardiff
Wonderfully luxurious pieces which are distinctive in style and unlike anything else in the country. Mostly focusing on accessories, August Night’s work is instantly recognisable.
FIVEONE SEVENEIGHT
Photo: @pieterpaulm
Anyone say 3D-printed umbrellas? What about if we add a Claddagh Ring knuckleduster handle to the mix? Well FIVEONESEVENEIGHT beat everyone to it.
Lily Breslin
Photo: @sergiujrcecan
Wonderfully, almost-eerily whimsical works which stand out on any subject. Bedazzled kitchen gloves to wicked witch of the east type fits.
Martin Dolan
Abstract and with bold statements, Martin’s work goes hand in hand with sociopolitical statement that only elevate the quality of his works.
