Our pick of the very best Irish fashion this autumn…
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Softly, Softly
SPHERE ONE’s knitwear is spun from the finest four-ply cashmere from Italian master Loro Piana, ensuring pieces like this Drama Series oversized polo-neck sweater, €910, will feel incredibly luxurious and last for years. www.sphereone.ie.
Black Wexford wool waistcoat, €440; black Edith wool long-sleeve polo shirt, €475.
BEST BASICS
Eleven years after Buffy Reid launched her knitwear line & DAUGHTER, she is finally adding a fully fledged menswear collection. Comfortable and timeless, think forever pieces that you’ll always want in your arsenal. www.and-daughter.com.
Cool Cuts
New Irish label DEAR JOHN’s take on traditional tailoring comes with contemporary edge. See its smart Broker double-breasted wool and cashmere-mix suit, €905, inspired by 1930s men’s suiting and city stockbrokers. www.dearjohnclothing.com.
TOP TWEED
If you thought JACK MURPHY was an outwerwear brand only, it’s time to take a second look. Wool and tweed coats, jackets, trousers and culottes are beautifully designed and expertly tailored with a contemporary edge. There is a style to suit every shape; see at Kilkenny and Foxford stores, among other stockists, or discover online at www.jackmurphy.ie.
Floral threadwork embroidered jacket, €350, Sketch The Label; black Viola confetti tulle skirt, €125; both at Sketch, Leixlip, Co Kildare.
Party Pieces
Sarah-Kate Caughey’s new boutique Sketch in Leixlip is filled with labels like Safiyaa London and Northern Irish knitwear designer Hope Macaulay. When she’s not busy running the store, Sarah-Kate is designing collections for SKETCH THE LABEL, her own brand which she launched last month with a capsule collection. www.sketchthelabel.com.
STAR KNITS
Galway-based designer COLIN BURKE’s hand-knit Aran sweaters have a cult following. This delectable After Dark black Lyster Polo sweater, knitted by hand in Donegal wool, €1,450, has attention-grabbing split sleeves. Take your cue from the talented designer and style it with wide-leg trousers. www.colinburke.ie.
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HOT STRIPES
Colourful, effortless and edgy are three words that describe LAURA CHAMBERS’ eponymous Irish knitwear label, which launched in 2016. Designed using the finest four-ply cashmere from Scottish spinners Todd and Duncan, hand-loomed in Dublin by a team of expert knitters, each piece is a classic style you’ll wear for years. www.laura-chambers.com.
Burgundy oversized blazer, €220; matching trousers, €130.
CHERRY PICKS
Focusing on wardrobe classics that will take you from work to night out, new online label BOLDNSUBTLE was founded by Shauna Twamley. On the roster you’ll find contemporary tailoring and shirting. Low-back tailored jumpuits will grab attention. www.boldnsubtle.com.
Light Fantastic
To celebrate 15 years of MOMUSE, Margaret O’Rourke has teamed up with new general manager Richie Bergin to create a delicate, minimalist line of fine jewellery that embraces 18ct gold and precious diamonds. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just treating yourself, each piece is designed to be worn every day. Some of our favourite pieces? The Abstract diamond tennis bracelet, €3,750, and Signature diamond drop earrings, €3,900. www.momuse.ie.
Home Comforts
Timeless and seasonless, IRELANDSEYE’s new Haven collection successfully balances fluid shapes with modern simplicity. Focusing on separates in a neutral palette, this classic Irish brand is putting surprising, experimental twists on classic silhouettes suitable for everything from travel to lounging. Prices from €159; www.irelandseyeknitwear.com.
MODERN GENTLEMAN
Looking for the maximum amount of style from your scarf? You’re in luck. Irish label TIDINGS has launched a capsule menswear collection of beautiful print and patterned luxury scarves, all handmade in Italy. Made from either fine gauge ultra-soft wool or double-sided printed silk backed with high-quality wool, these technicolour scarves add interest to the most basic outfits. From €159; www.tidings.ie.
