From luxury dead stock, or ‘luxe stock’ to rigorous standards and innovative methods, note these Irish fashion brands making positive changes …
Aoife Lifestyle
The spring summer collection from Aoife Lifestyle expands into ready-to-wear, introducing the idea of ‘luxe stock’ – the circular collection is made using dead stock fabrics from the finest luxury fashion houses, from Milan to Paris, that have been discarded for many reasons; a minute difference in colour, overproduction or a case of budgets being cut in the final stages of production. Not only is the brand’s aim to leave no footprint, its strives to have a positive impact on biodiversity: something that is a model for fashion brands going forward. The ruched shoulder midi-dress, €490, pictured above, is a real scene-stealer. Shop the collection at AoifeLifestyle.com.
férí
Citrus shades, strawberry motifs, floral prints: this season’s collection by Wexford brand FéRí has big summer energy. A particular shout out goes to the bohemian dresses which have event dressing written all over them. Each piece is made from organic and deadstock fabric meaning FéRí is a perfect example of a contemporary slow Irish fashion brand. Shop the collection at Feri.ie.
Nicki Hoyne Collection
Nominated as ‘One To Watch’ at the Drapers Sustainable Fashion Awards 2023, Nicki Hoyne’s namesake accessories brand is going from strength to strength. Currently taking over our Instafeed is the bow pump heel that comes in three colours – pink suede, green croc (pictured above) and silver glitter, €220. The collection is made using recycled materials that are certified Global Recycled Standard as well as leather certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG), a non-profit that drives best practices in sustainable leather production. Shop the new collection at NickiHoyne.com.
