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8 sie 2023 · The history of fashion and traditional clothing in Ireland reflects a marriage between indigenous and homegrown clothing and inspiration from neighbouring traditions. The léine, for example, pronounced as ‘lay-nuh’, is a traditional Irish tunic-style apparel which would be made of linen or wool.
28 gru 2013 · 100 years of Irish fashion in 10 key pieces. With an eye on both tradition and modernity, Emer O'Reilly-Hyland chooses her top fashion items from the past century, one for each decade. While...
The fashion for historical revivalism can be seen in the gothic style of Berlin iron work jewellery and in the collection of archaeologically inspired pieces by Italian goldsmiths, Fortunato Castellani and Carlo Giuliano.
Sybil Connolly (1921-1998) was an innovator, influencer, entrepreneur and a fashion designer who created haute couture from Irish textiles. She developed and used materials such as finely pleated handkerchief linen, delicate crochet lace and durable Irish tweed to create designs that were inspired by Irish people, traditions and culture.
Ireland’s Fashion Radicals ran from January 20th – March 25th, 2018. The 1950s is often described as a dark decade in Irish history. But amidst the gloom, a small group of fashion designers – mostly women – found international fame.
24 kwi 2024 · Key facts about traditional Irish clothing history include the significance of the brat and léine in early Irish fashion, the socio-economic influences on fabric use, and the global recognition of Irish tweed as a staple in traditional Irish craftsmanship.
From the 1950s to the 1990s, Danish born Ib Jorgensen was one of Ireland’s leading fashion designers, attracting a clientele from amongst the wealthiest and stylish women in the country.
