The following 10 Irish fashion designers were featured at the
Ireland Fashion Showcase '15 on the opening night of New York Fashion Week in the Consulate General of Ireland, Park Avenue, New York.
ÚNA BURKE
Úna Burke is a multi-award winning Luxury Leather Accessories Designer and Artist. Using traditional leather-working techniques in her distinctly complex constructions, Úna makes both seasonal fashion accessories collections and figurative art pieces. With influence taken from psychological, military and medical sources, her work is concept based with human stories behind the designs.
The Art pieces are sculptural in form and are developed on a commission basis for private art collections, public exhibitions and museum archives.
Úna Burke leather accessories are timeless, elegant, considered and sculptural. They are designed for the discerning customer who appreciates quality and creativity. All styles are crafted entirely by hand in the Úna Burke Atelier in South London and are made using only the highest quality Bovine Vegetable Tanned leathers and solid brass fittings from the UK and Italy, earning the brand the 'Positive Luxury Butterfly Trust Mark'.
Caroline Matthews
Award winning designer Caroline Matthews, launched her highly sought after fashion label a year ago. Fusing luxury lamb leather with Italian Crepe, the collection has been designed to take a women from day to night.
To date, Caroline has been approached by 2 major department stores and 2 exclusive boutiques in Mayfair and Notting Hill to stock the collection.
The collection has also graced the backs of Irish Celebrities including Pippa O Connor. Caroline Matthews is a luxe label with an edge!
helen Steele
Helen Steele is based in a converted duck hatchery in Co.Monaghan, Ireland.
Her work has achieved critical acclaim in Europe, the United States and the Middle East.
Which include abstract prints and performance art. Her exhibit techniques and insights are undeniably unique.
Lucy Nagle
Lucy Nagle AW15 knitwear was officially launched on 1st June 2015 into Brown Thomas and BT2 stores nationwide.
Since her first collection in 2013 Lucy Nagle knitwear has developed into an international brand in women’s contemporary knitwear. Lucy has gained a reputation for contemporary and innovative knitwear, creating cashmere, cashmere blend and merino wool separates and accessories to suit women of all ages.
Fee G
Fee G is an independent fashion house. It was founded by Fiona Heaney and her partner Don Gormley. The business has grown extensively in only a few years, now in its 2nd decade. Fee G has a loyal and growing customer following each season.
House of Delphine
An established Irish based award winning French designer of couture bridal, cocktail and occasionwear. “Delphine is an original thinker… a couturier with a bohemian heart…”
Delphine’s service is very special, it is exclusively developed for each customer. She employs only the most skilful couture techniques to reflect her customer’s individual personality and style . Nothing is left to chance – the development of toiles, the luxurious selection of exquisite fabrics , the craftsmanship of the handsewing, the subtlety of the embellishment and the personal attention of detailed fittings.
jennifer Rothwell
Jennifer Rothwell's collections pair innovative design with high quality finishing. She specializes in digital print on luxurious fabrics. Her customer is a sophisticated, confident woman who loves colour and wants to stand of the crowd.
Jennifer's designs are elegant and timeless, yet unique. Jennifer’s latest collection is an homage to the late Irish stained glass artist, Harry Clarke. Noticing a similarity between her own use of colour and Clarke's, Jennifer set about creating a one of a kind prints inspired by his work.
The point of difference in Jennifer’s work is her striking use of vibrant colour which is reflected in her stunning prints.
Chupi
Chupi is an Irish designer, making delicate gold jewellery inspired by the beauty of natural and wild things.
'I was the kid covered with glitter & glue, the one making some new crazy things out of papier mache, but I never thought I'd end up making beautiful sparkly jewellery as my job. Aged 17 I sold my very first piece, vintage Levi's turned into a gorgeous bag, lined with bright pink satin and adorned with a rose. I was hooked, the idea that something I had created made someone else happy was incredible. When I was 21 I was scouted by Topshop from my first year of college, the youngest designer to ever to work with them. I went from scruffy student to serious designer overnight.
In 2011 my gorgeous fiancé suggested I needed a hobby, I couldn't help but start making the jewellery I wanted to wear but couldn't find. A friend asked for a piece, a stylist loved a ring and suddenly I was a jeweller. The last two years have been a sparkly whirlwind, we have had the most amazing response from everyone alongside fantastic press coverage with celebrities from Marina & the Diamonds to Ruby Wax wearing and loving my work.
My jewellery is made for your inner magpie, delicate pieces in sparkling gold and the shiniest semi-precious gems. Each piece is made with love in Ireland.'
x Chupi
Carol kennelly Millinery
“I have always loved how hats make me feel, like a stronger, sexier, more playful and intriguing version of myself.”
Decadent Jeweling, Intricate pearling, exotic feathers, vintage inspired with a modern twist, this is Carol Kennelly Millinery.
Carol specialises in dramatic race wear headpieces, but also makes both bespoke and ready made hats and headpieces for wedding guess, brides and mother of the bride/groom. Her many designs can be seen at www.carolkennellymillinery.com
Carol was named Kerry Fashion Designer of the Year at Kerry Fashion Week in 2014
Carol’s studio is in scenic Tralee, Co. Kerry.
Heidi Higgins
Heidi presents a chic & contemporary label that is sensitive to emerging trends, designing luxurious timeless pieces for the modern woman. Heidi’s skillful tailoring techniques paired with canny detailing identify with current catwalk trends while always retaining her unique aesthetic and a pop of colour.
The label's motto 'elegance with a twist' represents the 'Heidi' look perfectly.Stocked in exclusive boutiques in Ireland the Heidi Higgins aesthetic has been flawlessly defined and is fast becoming iconic.
www.heidihiggins.com