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Irish open London Fashion Week London Fashion Week is
here again with a glimpse of what we will or will not be wearing next
spring and summer.
Irish designer Paul Costello will open the show on Saturday, September
15 with his classic collection and fresh mix of tailoring, knitwear and
dresses.
The Dublin-born designer is still one of the most established names in
British fashion with a loyal following for his wearable designs in linens,
tweeds and printed silks.
This year he has been expanding his British-based shops and European concessions.
His main line collection focuses on occasion dressing for day and evening
using fine Italian fabrics.
Another favourite on the catwalks is Dublin-based John Rocha who will
showcase his new collection on Monday, September 17.
With a career spanning over 20 years the Hong Kong-born designer’s
distinctive style makes him one of the most sought-after fashionistas
of his time.
His cutting skills are legendary and his fascination for traditional arts
and new fabric techniques make for a unique collection.
The London event follows in the footsteps of the recent Dublin Fashion
Week and two other designers to make waves there were Aideen Bodkin and
Deborah Veale.
Since being taken up by Enterprise Ireland as part of a small group of
designers, they have been invaluable in promoting Irish fashion design
abroad.
The duo showed their autumn/winter 2007 collections while presenting their
spring/summer 2008 collections.
Watch out for this perfect pairing coming to shops near you.
n London Fashion Week runs from September 15-20. |
