Originally published in the Summer Issue 2020. There are many things that us Irish are known for around the world. From winning the Eurovision umpteen times to drinking Guinness like it’s water, it’s fair to say that the world has … Continue reading Fashion History 101: Sybil Connolly
Dublin’s fashion scene is constructed on consumerism and capitalism, leading to the expression of art in relation to contemporary culture being suppressed by the importance placed on gaining profit. Although private salon shows were organised in Paris in the 1800s, … Continue reading Art & Fashion in an Irish Context: A Spotlight on an Irish Artist that Designs Jai Thorn opens up on his process, his background, and his point of view.
Ireland joined in on September’s world-wide fashion celebrations as Dublin hosted its eighth annual Dublin Fashion Festival. Running over two days, from Friday 22nd to Saturday 23rd, the schedule saw a number of events and workshops held across the city … Continue reading Dublin Fashion Fest – Young Designer of the Year Award Who took the prize?
The costume design section at this year’s Graduate Exhibition of the Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology presents a host of fresh Irish talent. Eight young designers showcase the craftsmanship they’ve honed to perfection over their four-year degree … Continue reading Fabulists: Costume Design at IADT’s Graduate Exhibition 2017
●●●●○ Staged as part of the Dublin Fashion Festival, The Young Designer of the Year Awards act as an important platform for talented fashion students to have their work recognised by Dublin’s network of fashion enthusiasts and industry heavyweights. This … Continue reading Young Designer of the Year Awards – Review
tn2 Editor Meadhbh McGrath rips the Irish menswear market apart at the seams, speaking to shopkeepers and aficionados about the slow movement of high-fashion menswear into the mainstream. Continue reading Men of the Cloth
