Sometimes garments only become emblematic of a given period with hindsight. Sometimes it can happen as fast as a dash to the charity shop. I knew we’d passed the peak of the pandemic, at least emotionally, the day I jettisoned my lockdown trousers. Calling them ‘trousers’ seems grand – they were low-rise, cropped, wide-leg grey...
Though only 21 and passionate about fashion since the age of 10, Conor O’Brien has already established an enthusiastic following (including Dublin rapper Malaki) for his original handknits, modernised takes on traditional Irish cable knit patterns and shapes. A second-year fashion student at the National College of Art and Design, unlike others who took their...
How can fashion brands make the tangible digital? Rose Skews of Favoured explores the potential for them to be immortalized in the metaverse, while reminiscing about iconic moments from some of fashion’s powerhouses. The metaverse has the potential to become part of our everyday lives, creating new marketing opportunities for companies spanning all industries. The...