Irish style shines at London Fashion Week

Irish style shines at London Fashion Week

ODAY’S man striving for physical perfection was the inspiration for an Irish design student’s award-winning creation.

Waterford’s Suzanne Ferncombe was one of 27 young designers from around the world who showcased their flamboyant lingerie at this year’s International Triumph Inspiration Awards in London.

Originally from Dungarvan, and a fashion student at Limerick School of Art and Design, Suzanne’s design featured as part of a star-studded catwalk show.

New York follows London's lead as investment in new fashion talent pays off | Greater London Authority

New York follows London's lead as investment in new fashion talent pays off | Greater London Authority

Design Week 2010

Design Week 2010 in association with Crown Paints | A celebration of Irish & International Design
http://www.designweek.ie/events.html
Events. Below is a provisional listing of events taking place throughout the country during Design Week 2010 in association with Crown Paints . Select a county or city to see provisional events for that region, and check this listing regularly for further updates.

Eco Expo 2010,Eco Expo Dublin,Dublin,Ireland


Eco Expo 2010, Eco Expo Dublin, is held in RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, Ireland on 22 Oct. Eco Expo is a trade show dedicated to Business Services with a major focus on Environment Audit. Details on event profile, event venue, event date, trade show highlights and visitor feedbacks can be found at:
http://www.biztradeshows.com/trade-events/eco-expo-dublin.html

The Knitting and Stitching Show RDS Dublin 25th-28th November

The Definitive and Best Exhibitions in Textiles!

The Knitting and Stitching Shows - open 10am to 5.30pm (closes 5pm Sunday) - are the definitive and best exhibitions for lovers of textiles. As the name suggests, it covers knitting and stitching but SO much more; felt-making, shibori dyeing, jewellery-making, card-making, mixed media... the list goes on! There is so much to see and do you'll find it hard to fit everything into one day; hundreds of exhibitors selling specialist supplies that you can't find in the shops, galleries from leading artists and groups, plus hundreds of workshops to introduce you to lots of new subjects!

2008 once again has an incredibly strong line up of top textile artists on show. Whether your favourites are Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn, John Allen with his magical exhibition of 'carpets for the wall', and mixed media inspired by Nepalese culture, or the beautiful stumpwork by Barbara and Roy Hirst. These are just a few of the wonderful galleries on offer.


DEADLINE FOR ADVANCE BOOKINGS FOR RDS, DUBLIN - FRIDAY 24TH OCTOBER

See www.twistedthread.com

Hey all, flutterby styling is introducing a one day fashion styling masterclass, where you can learn all the tricks of the trade, all flutterbys styling tips ;) All about models, sizes and photographers, what goes on, on set and behind the scenes! How to style for a shoot, show or video, and so much more.

And you even get to style your very own photoshoot where are hair and make up team are on hand to help you style your model! Limited places left for the 17th of october, Please not you will be styling a model and not yourself. If you would like to take a place please contact flutterbystyling2@gmail.com !

3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators - Media Release

Call for Papers - 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators
Perth will host the 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators in 2011, and the event is calling for papers now.
Conference Convenor Carol Hanlon was successful in winning the conference for Perth through her award in the prestigious 2009 City of Perth Convention Scholarship prize which enabled her to travel to the 2nd International Fashion Incubator in Atlanta in the USA and beyond in 2009, and her dream was realised when she then won the opportunity to bring the 3rd International Fashion Incubator Conference to Perth in 2011.
The conference is currently calling on interested partners and sponsors and is being hosted by the community organisations Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of WA (TCFWA), designedge Fashion Incubator, TCF Global and the Belmont BEC. TCFWA was established in 1998 by Founder/Manager Carol Hanlon and is a not-for-profit fashion association that has created a state, national network that assists small and emerging fashion designers in TCF industry support services. TCF Global was created in 2007 to source a global network of fashion support organisations that can direct or assist with small run manufacturers, raw materials, fashion incubators, TCF / fashion designer associations, fashion weeks, trade exhibitions, festivals, fashion competitions and events that would assist a new designer and/or small volume independent fashion designers to link with suitable businesses or organisations
around the globe.
The 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators will offer new opportunities for fashion business educators and fashion trade events from around the globe to network, discuss best practice and expand global designer marketing and promotional opportunities. The Conference will aim to build on past successful conferences of International Fashion Incubators held in UK and USA. It will assist the growth and development of fashion industry business educators and those that nurture and support emerging designers, as well as elevating Perth on the international fashion stage.
The event will present challenging speakers at the forefront of the industry as well as a range of practitioners willing to share their experiences and expertise, exhibitors and great opportunities for global networking. The Conference will also host Official Launch of International Fashion Incubator Organisation.

The Conference themes for 2011 will be:
• Fashion business growth and professional development
• Incubator best practice, financing and business support available
• International fashion trade exhibitions, festivals and marketing opportunities
• Sourcing global networks for raw materials, manufacturers, agents, retailers
• Indigenous fibres, textiles, traditional crafts, global village sewing projects
• Expand the global fashion ‘helpline’ network and designer exchange
• Managing Intellectual Property in global fashion & design industries
• Environmental & Eco Friendly Sustainable fashion development
• International trend development and forecasting services
• Virtual Business Incubation, mentoring online, webinars
• Doing Business Online, social media fashion networks
Conference Convenor, Carol Hanlon, TCFWA, has already received interest from speakers from Fashion Incubators in Los Angeles, Toronto and Amsterdam to attend Perth in 2011. Additionally, expected in attendance will be organisers from other Incubators, educators and Fashion Weeks in the world including New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, India, Sri Lanka, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, USA, Europe, UK and Singapore.
The 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators will be held at the Parmelia Hilton on 11-13 September, 2011. Presenters whose papers are selected are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses. Discounted Speaker Full Conference registration is
AUD$500 (includes complimentary WIFI).
CLOSING DATE FOR PAPERS – January 31st, 2011
For more information:

www.tcfglobal.com

Email: carol.hanlon@tcfwa.com

William McDonough: The wisdom of designing Cradle to Cradle

Cradle to Cradle design - Very inspiring video

Irish Designer Jennifer Rothwell

Irish Designer Jennifer Rothwell will have her designs available for sale at the Loft, Powerscourt from April 16th. The collection for Spring Summer features some fabulous multi coloured printed silk dresses, belted accessories, soft jerseys. Taking huge influence from both the 50’s and the 70’s the pieces are all timeless and yet fun which we love! But of course the best bit is that Jennfier is one of our biggest irish Design talents and all items are made 100% in Ireland. Jennifer has worked with labels including Calvin Klein, Norma Kamali & Yigal Azrouel in New York before launching her own label in 2006.

Her designs are well known for fantastic fabric & innovative designs. Well worth a look and fab we have such easy access to whats on offer from our fav haunt – The Loft, Powerscourt.

TV3 Style Wars

http://www.tv3.ie/videos.php?video=20427&locID=1.65.491



STYLE WARS is offering Ireland's most stylish the career-start of a lifetime with one of the biggest players in fashion. Open to males and females over 18 years of age, the only entry rule is that success in fashion is your driving ambition in life.

Cork Fashion Week

Cork Fashion Week April 17th-25th
Hope you are all saving yourself for Cork Fashion Week! Opening show next Saturday 17th live from Opera Lane 11,1 & 3pm & then the highly anticipated "Opera Lane Young Designer Award's" at 20 Lavitt's Quay. Amazing rooftop Venue overlooking Cork City! Ticket's 20 euros from www.tickets.ie

Fair-trade cotton

200,000 cotton farmers commit suicide every year due to the debt they find themselves in.

Buying organic or fairtrade cotton ensures a fair price for the farmer and his family.

Clothing reflects your personality and priorities, it sends a social signal that is read subconsciously in a signal glance.

Alice in wonderland inspired Shoes

FANTASTIC SHOES! Wow.. excitement at every glance!

These Alice in Wonderland inspired shoes, or works of art as they have been described, will be on display this Saturday afternoon, March 27th, between 12 – 4pm. Not only that but the creator himself, Nicholas Kirkwood will be on hand to meet us shoe crazy Irish! His Spring Summer 2010 collection will also be showcased, isn’t there always something behind great designers hanging out?

Goldenegg Fashion Innovation

Goldenegg Fashion Innovation ‘Contribution to Irish Fashion Award’ John Rocha
By Jo LavelleNo commentsMarch 24, 2010

John Rocha’s spring/summer collection wowed audiences and re-affirmed the judge’s decision that the popular designer be this year’s recipient of the Contribution to Irish Fashion. With a career spanning 25 years in the fashion industry this year, John Rocha has developed his own distinctive style, constantly working and improving each season with new fabrics, techniques, and design. This season’s collection is inspired by such diverse sources as the colours of a Sean Scully painting, the enduring love symbolised in the traditional Celtic Claddagh, the work of Alexander Calder and just a touch of ska.

Sample Sale

Sample sale happening this weekend at Fitzpatricks Castle Hotel in Killiney.

There’ll be pieces by Mary Grant,Gertrude Sampson, Caroline Mitchell, Rachel Mackay, Claire O’ Connor, Jennifer Rothwell, Lorna Doone, Joanna London, Ber-Lyn and many more – Hurrah!

The sale is happening this Saturday February 27th & Sunday 28th from 10am to 6pm on both days.

Furtura Fair

Futura Fair February 2010

Futura Fair took place at the RDS Dublin on February 28/2 March 2010.

Beaming sunshine welcomed Buyers and Exhibitors to the event and all breathed a sigh of relief that the snow had not hampered their attendance.

The Fair proved a success for all new areas introduced for the first time this season. Lingerie had lots of brands to offer and will no doubt be even more successful for the August event on 15/17.

The contemporary area included brands such as Lipsy, Hunters & Gatherers, Motel and Savuka and the Fair proved a great success for them.

We were very pleased to welcome the French Pavilion offering many seductive and existing brands to the Irish marketplace. Each brand attracted the attention of the Irish Buyers over the course of the Fair.

Our long established brands experienced a good flow of buyers over the 3 days with Sunday exceeding their expectations.

Carol McKeown of Gina Bacconi said that on the Sunday, she did not stop writing orders until 6pm and hardly had time to take a break!

Kelly Craig of accessory brand Bardot said ÒFutura has expanded our customer base in Ireland. We had a successful and productive show and we look forward to the autumn FairÕÕ.

Ken Spencer of Icon Fashion Accessories said his debut at Futura proved very successful. ÔÕI achieved my objectives and had the added bonus of taking good orders at the showÕÕ.

Futura Fair will take place August 15/17, 2010.

The Loft Market, Dublin

In a turbulent time for everyone, the Loft Market is still providing the platform for Dublin’s most talented designers as well as a regular feast for anyone in the know.
The Loft MARKET has been a saving space from the chain store high street for over 2 years now. Up on the top floor of the Powerscourt Townhouse and only open on the weekends, it has remained a guarded secret by dedicated fans and with original collections from over 20 young designers it is easy to understand why.
Fashion, art and jewellery are on the menu in this market with a difference. Many of the designers have already won awards for their work so the loft MARKET is sure to be the place to find the next big thing... and with a constant stream of new talent there looks to be quite a few big things coming soon.
The Loft MARKET
Friday and Sunday 12 – 6
Saturday 11-6
Top Floor,
The Powerscourt Townhouse,
59 South William Street
Dublin 2

Epoch - Vintage, Recycled Fashion and Design Boutique, Dublin

Epoch is about one-of-a-kind pieces that make a statement and last through all the seasons. We are into fashion that is creative and inventive. Epoch is about a new era of fashion that can be frivolous and affordable without being disposable. We offer an alternative to the poorly made, mass-produced range that pervades high street fashion, and a chance to collect unique pieces, hand-produced by designers or preserved from decades past. Our vintage is the real thing - we don't sell vintage replicas. Our new clothing is original, chic and ethically produced.

Our stock range includes: a dazzling collection of high quality vintage pieces, hand-picked for their signature design and capacity for re-invention; designer classics; revamped clothing; clothing and accessories which have been made from recycled materials; and clothing which has been made independently and is sweatshop free.

Our retail unit is small but it represents the face of a much bigger project. Beyond just selling clothes, our aim is to promote great design in Ireland and eco-friendly, sweatshop-free and independent fashion.


Epoch is Ireland's first independent recycled fashion boutique. The unique collection of vintage, recycled and independent fashion is the only one of its kind available in Dublin.

Epoch Vintage, Recycled Fashion and Design Boutique

Address: Crow St. Bazaar, 7 Crow St., Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Website: www.epochboutique.ie
Email: sales@epochboutique.ie

Ethical Fashion week Dublin

Ethical Fashion Week Dublin


Ireland’s annual ethical fashion week, ‘FASHION EVOLUTION’ is taking place in Dublin from 4th - 8th May.
In celebration of this Perk Up! Vintage & Revamp are giving a 20% discount in The Loft, Powerscourt Townhouse all weekend –just mention ‘Fashion Evolution’ when making a purchase to avail of the offer!




‘FASHION EVOLUTION’ is an awareness campaign that will focus on ethical and environmental issues within the Irish and international fashion industry. In this time of economic hardship, Fashion Evolution looks to lighten the load by offering entertaining and engaging alternatives to consumers of fashion, through a series of events, from a national clothes swap to a public exhibition of Irish design and interactive seminars, including:
· CRAFTERNOON TEA -This full day of fashion workshops, combined with music and art will allow the public to be part of the fashion process and take home work of their own, showing that it’s easy and fun to be sustainable.
· Café Conference –a cafe style seminar with a heavyweight line-up of Irish and international speakers for those with an interest in the fashion industry.
· The Irish Premiere of China Blue – Shot clandestinely at a blue jeans factory in Southern China, where a 17-year old Jasmine and her friends work around the clock for pennies, China Blue reveals what international retail companies don’t want us to see: how the clothes we buy are actually made.
· An Evening with Patricia Roberts – Come to sit, knit and listen to Britain’s most iconic knitwear designer speak about her designs and reviving knitting in the 21st century.
· National Swap Day Saturday 2nd May – As clothes swapping sweeps the land, Fashion Evolution is encouraging everyone around the country to breakout of our consumerist throw -away culture, to spring clean those wardrobes and throw their own clothes swap party.

Rosie O’Reilly, one of the event co-ordinators for ‘FASHION EVOLUTION’ and passionate ethical fashion expert said: “The current economic climate has forced a re-think of spending habits and a return to frugality and creativity in fashion. This year’s event will put a huge focus on educating and empowering the public through workshops and talks. We want to encourage consumers to get active and have fun.”

Style Wars

Style Wars

With Dallas Austin, Sheree Whitfield (Real Housewives), Myke Knight (Project Runway), Nedra Rhone (Atlanta Journal-Constitution), and Kevin Knaus (SCAD).

FORGET READY-TO-WEAR, STYLE WARS IS READY TO RUMBLE! The fast fashion phenomenon from NYC hits ATLANTA for the first time ever. This is "The 8-Mile of Style!" Is Atlanta gonna bring it??

How it goes down:
Eight of Atlanta's hottest designers will face off in head-to-head battles—working against the clock, on models, LIVE on stage. Cut, tape, burn, drape: designers innovate to dominate the runway, using vintage garments and household objects to make fierce fashion! A panel of Style VIPs will choose which designer stays and which bites the dust, while a top DJs shred the decks.


" Like an old-school MC Battle, [but] these guys spit out style.” —THE NEW YORK TIMES

“Raising fashion’s already quick pulse to a New York-minute.” —THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

“A huge phenomenon. High in suspense and fun.” —THE LONDON TIMES

“Battle of the most fashionable kind” –VOGUE.COM


Official Site: http://Official Site: http://www.houseofdiehl.com/

Buy my Dress

BUY MY DRESS IS BACK!! IRELAND’S LARGEST ONE DAY CHARITY DRESS SALE

When: 20/05/2010 - 10:00 - 21:00
What: Buy My Dress - returns on May 20th with same-day events happening in Dublin (Royal College of Physicians, D 2), Cork (Cork School of Music, Union Quay) and Galway (Meyrick Hotel, Eyre Square) from 10 am – 9pm with an admission fee of €10.
Web Site: http://www.buymydress.ie/



Ireland’s largest one day charity dress sale – Buy My Dress - returns on May 20th with same-day events happening in Dublin (Royal College of Physicians, D 2), Cork (Cork School of Music, Union Quay) and Galway (Meyrick Hotel, Eyre Square) from 10 am – 9pm with an admission fee of €10.

The Down Syndrome Centre’s award-winning campaign began in 2009 with the charity inviting Irish women of all shapes, sizes and backgrounds to donate a lightly-used dress which they no longer wore to help them reach their target of selling 1,000 dresses in a day. Their efforts resulted in almost 1,500 dresses being collected and sold; 35K raised for the charity and the title of Fundraising Campaign of the Year awarded to Down Syndrome Centre.

Buy My Dress extends its reach in 2010 with concurrent events taking place in Dublin, Cork and Galway and welcomes Kellogg’s Special K as its title sponsor. Peter Mark will once again allow the public in Dublin, Cork and Galway to use its salon network as drop-off points for dress donations and Unislim will be supporting the event by running an in-class dress collection for members.

In addition, a large number of credit unions in Dublin, Cork and Galway have agreed to act as drop-off points for dresses and will leave a branded Buy My Dress collection bag in the corner of their outlets (see www.buymydress.ie for a list of BMD drop off points).

The charity will be approaching companies with large female workforces to collect dresses in the workplace and independent boutique owners to make a donation from old stock.

The event received popular support last year from many of Ireland’s well-known women including An Tanaiste, Mary Coughlan, Minister Mary Hanafin, Senators Fiona O’Malley, Ivana Bacik and Frances Fitzgerald, Amy Huberman, Victoria Smurfit, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Mary Black, Marian Keyes, Lisa Cannon, Lisa Fitzpatrick, Elain Crowley and Nuala Carey.

Buy My Dress will once again be appealing to Ireland’s “ladies in the limelight” to show similar support and all those who donate, corporates, boutiques and well known people will be listed on the event website at www.buymydress.ie

Nokia Young Fashion Designer Awards Exhibition

The Nokia Young Fashion Designer Award, the premier student design award in Ireland, is open to the public this year over four days with a fabulous exhibition and free events!! Make sure you don’t miss your chance to check out Ireland’s up and coming design talent, as well as joining some of Ireland’s top fashion people, who will host the special events over the four days.

The Powerscourt Townhouse Centre (off Grafton Street) 25th - 28th March

Nokia Young Fashion Designer Awards 2010 - Winner

Nokia Young Fashion Designer Awards 2010 - Winner

25th March 2010
The winner of the Nokia Young Fashion Designer Awards 2010 was announced last night.
Emmy Slattery of NCAD was named the winner of the NYFDAs with her design entitled 'Knotted'. She won a €5,000 prize as well as media profiling opportunities for the year.
The design consisted of a dress made from spray painted pink leather and hand dyed sleeves with a black tulle under layer.
Joint runners-up on the night were Matthew Karp from Limerick Senior College and Niamh Rafferty from Griffith College who each won €1,000.
The judging panel for the awards this year consisted of designer Marc O'Neill, Creative Director of Avoca Debbie Walker, designer Amanda Pratt, Aideen Bodkin and top fashion blogger, Yvan Rodic, aka Facehunter.
An exhibition of the 20 NYFDA finalists will be open daily to the public from Thursday, 25th March to Sunday, 28th March, with a number of fashion events taking place each evening - for more information go towww.nokia.ie/nyfda
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The Nokia Young Fashion Designer Awards Exhibition

The Nokia Young Fashion Designer Awards Exhibition will be open to the public from Thursday, 25th March until Sunday, 28th March. Taking place at the Powerscourt Town House in Dublin, this special four day event also includes:

‘Fashion in the Media’ on Thursday, 25th March at 6.00pm. Admission - Free
Find out what fashion is all about through the eyes of the people who put together our favourite magazines and blogs. Talks from Susan Vasquez, Editor of Stellar Magazine, Sarah Breen from Kiss magazine and fashion blogger Laura Whiston fromhttp://whisty.wordpress.com/

‘Fashion Talks’ on Friday, 26th March at 6.00pm. Admission - Free
Get the inside goss on what it is really like to be a fashion designer with talks by the best in Irish fashion design – Joanne Hynes, mentor to our 20 NYFDA finalists and top dress designer Eilis Boyle.

‘Fashion Shoots...Behind the Scenes’ on Saturday, 27th March at 3.00pm. Admission - Free
Nokia gives you the opportunity to be a fly on the wall at a specially commissioned photo shoot with stylist, Corina Gaffey, photographer, Lili Forberg, hair stylist, Maurice Flynn and make-up artist, Sheena O’Brien. Visit the exhibition in Powerscourt Townhouse Centre and pick up your ticket to attend this exclusive fashion shoot in Spy. When you are there, get your make-up done by the professionals and then take part in your own fashion shoot!

Opening Times – Thursday, 25th March 10.00am to 7.00pm
Friday, 26th March 10.00am to 6.00pm
Saturday, 27th 10.00am to 6.00pm
Sunday, 28th March 12.00pm to 6.00pm
Admission – Free

TCF Global (Ireland)

TCF Global (Ireland)

Check out www.tcfireland.com/ which is a part of TCF Global network. TCF is a Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre in Western Australia Inc (TCFWA).

This unique concept of a global fashion network TCF Global is to assist small and emerging fashion designers to source a network of fashion support organizations that can direct or assist with small run manufacturers, raw materials, fashion incubators, TCF / fashion designer associations, fashion weeks, trade exhibitions, festivals, fashion competitions and events that would assist a new designer and/or small volume independent fashion designers to link with suitable businesses or organisations around the globe.

TCFWA is also looking to connect with TCF Global Village Community Projects that may showcase selected village community projects in your country that could link with international fashion organisations or designer networks that may include local micro finance organisations, Business Enterprise Centre’s, small business centre networks, NGO’s, BPW and international service clubs with the goal to assist women to start a small sewing business in your country.

The Mission

The mission

The mission is to define a structure of support that will facilitate the needs of a fashion designer and help creative entrepreneurs to develop the business skills they need to thrive and survive in the fashion industry. I hope to create a constructive template that would provide adequately for the designers needs.