This Irish Brand Is Your Go-To For Luxurious Coats, Knits And Accessories

In fashion, the word ‘iconic’ is often overused, but when it comes to Magee 1866 it’s entirely apt. Shop the brand’s excellent coats, knits and bags in sumptuous Donegal tweed and houndstooth below …

If we know anything about fashion now, it’s that the season belongs to a great cover-up. Right now, coats in sweeping lengths, oversized silhouettes and cool, creamy colours steal the show, adding pep to winter days. At heritage Irish brand Magee 1866, craftsmanship and luxury take centre stage when it comes to coats in standout fabrics. Classic herringbone tweed sits alongside winter-friendly houndstooth and salt-and-pepper colour-ways, while sweeping lengths and oversized fits ensure high drama.

At Magee 1866, the fifth-generation family brand heroes Donegal tweed – a fabric which, it is hoped, will be awarded Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status later this year, in a nod to its rich provenance. Take, for instance, the Arlene herringbone Donegal tweed coat with its classic sloped shoulders, or the Sophie full-length coat which comes in a crisp – and wearable – navy blue, both below. Team the latter with barrel jeans and loafers to tap into the off-duty outfit formulas of the season. Magee 1866 further celebrates indigenous fashion: the independent brand has long-focused on including Irish wool in specialist yarns. This season, that includes the striking Olivia cropped coat which comes in a báinín barley corn pattern, below. It’s a look that boasts equal appeal for country exploring as it does for walking the city streets.

As for those other staple pieces? It’s all about trending funnel neck jumpers executed in the right shades. Coming in a seasonal red fleck, the Anna Aran turtleneck is made from a lightweight merino wool which makes it perfect for winter layering. Meanwhile, blazer aficionados will gravitate towards the Carlotta Donegal tweed blazer. New this season, it boasts a boyfriend shape and a subtle speckle.

Lastly, great fabrics don’t have to stop at clothes. They translate perfectly to sleek structured totes, bijou phone bags and shoulder styles, too. Bookmark Magee 1866’s collaboration with fellow Irish fashion brand and maker of expert leather goods LANDA. Think: bags that combine sleek leather with Irish tweed and houndstooth in a decadent pairing. It’s this innovation, authenticity and expertise that puts Magee 1866 at the top of our wish-list for the season ahead. Shop our favourite pieces below.