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Founder of FOLKSTER, Blanaid Hennessy opened her first store in Kilkenny in 2008. Since then she has gone on to open in different locations around Dublin, before landing in her current home on South William Street. Stocking everything from clothing and jewellery to homewares, this is a perfect shop for Christmas gifts.
Timeless and understated, ENVOY OF BELFAST’s selection of clothing and accessories are chosen for their distinctive quality of design, fabric, and craftsmanship. Clothes that have the ability for the wearer to create their own look, rather than the clothes defining the individual. Owner Ruth Spence selects pieces from international brands in Europe, Japan, and the USA.
Celebrating 30 years in business, KHAN is an integral part of Blackrock’s thriving village culture. Its loyal cohort of clients return each season to update their wardrobes with Mackay’s focused edit of brands which includes Paul Smith, Fabiana Filippi, Annette Gortz and Irish designers Roisin Linnane and Lainey Keogh.
In SLOW STREET on the Main Street in Blackrock, you’ll find recycled knits, organic denim and simple, chic silhouettes. “We don’t do trends. My passion is sourcing feelgood, clothes which have a positive impact on people and the environment,” says owner Evelyn Brown.Step inside Susan Moylett’s tiny store and give yourself over to the charming vendeuse within – who might indeed be Susan herself.
For Dee Mangan the importance of creating a beautiful environment to showcase her handmade leather bags and accessories was instrumental in her opening her shop. The previous Irish Accessory Designer of the Year appreciates people that want to know the story behind what they are buying and being in the shop allows Dee to share her process with her customers.Deirdre de Síun lovingly oversaw the renovation of the ground floor of a Georgian building to house her luxury eyewear shop.
A wonderful collection of refurbished antiques and artisanal homeware. Founder Carla McGrath is known for her amazing assortment of antique dressers, repairing, and frequently updating them with a coat of new colour, making them fresh and modern. There is also a complementary selection of tabletop and artisanal home décor goods.
Interior designers, Rosie Johnson and Sadhbh O’Gorman joined forces in 2021 to open the home and interior shop and design studio PROVENANCE. They share a love of exceptional local craftsmanship, the restoration of unique pieces, and natural textiles. Signature pieces include stools and chairs upholstered in vintage grain sacks.Building on the success of their Wexford store, husband-and-wife team, Paula Asple and Simon Nelson opened a second location of THE WILDS this year in Coolbeg.
FOXFORD’s original woollen mill was founded on the River Moy in Foxford, Co Mayo in 1892 by a nun, Mother Agnes, to bring much needed employment to the impoverished area. A new Foxford store has just opened at Mount Congreve Gardens in Co Waterford, where you will find the heritage brand’s blankets, throws and colourful scarves.
“We travel the country to source suppliers, finding extremely talented makers who are not stocked elsewhere,” say Clare Grennan and Laura Gaffrey, owners of IRISH DESIGN SHOP on Dublin’s Drury Street. “Among our favourite makers are ceramicist Mark Campden, handweaver Eddie Doherty and furniture-maker Tricia Harris. We also stock a bespoke Irish crystal collection by Criostal na Rinne. Our aim is to cater for every budget.
Sonia Reynolds and Frances Duff have created a fresh and modern take on Irish weaving and craft, presenting old-world skills and traditions in a new light. STABLE works with more than 30 different producers to create the clothing, accessories and homewares offered in the shop. Founded in 1936 by Jim Kevin and Michael Howlin to provide quality tailoring using tweed fabrics. Jim’s son, Noel, took over the business in 1974. Men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, in a colourful rainbow of tweed fabrics, line the walls. There are jackets, trousers, skirts, and stacks of hats in a variety of shapes. Bolts of fabric are stacked at the rear of store, and are sold by the metre or used for bespoke, made-to-measure orders.
“Our store mirrors the experience of opening a MoMuse box,” explains owner and jewellery designer Margaret O’Rourke, who founded MOMUSE 15 years ago and celebrated the birthday with a new diamond collection. Understated, with an emphasis on clean lines and geometric shapes, each MoMuse piece is created with versatility and longevity in mind.
Ireland’s oldest and one of Dublin’s best vintage shops, the iconic JENNY VANDER is known for their ball gowns and jewellery. Established in 1974 it’s the go-to vintage shop of many international stylists who have dressed their famous clients in looks from the boutique.
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