Summer 2026 Wardrobe “Ins”
This week’s blog is all about approaching the SUMMER season. I have compiled trends and classics that are forecasted for the upcoming season. What’s in and what’s on its way out. As much as I enjoy Spring, it is the perfect four month window for purchasing you must haves for summer. The aim is to enlighten the trends but also inspire the individuality of personal style. Jewellery stacking, Polka Dots, Micro Jackets and much more… By the end of this column the reader should know exactly what to include and exclude from their shopping baskets.
BEST DRESSED CREATORS YOU SHOULD BE FOLLOWING
This week’s column highlights a selection of social creators I consistently turn to for style inspiration. From streetwear to considered outfits, these 14 individuals bring their own personal style to dressing. The list includes familiar names and emerging ones, each offering something unique to the current fashion conversation. Their styles range from effortless to intentional, while also classic basics to trends. If you’re looking to refine your feed or to make an addition to your following list, consider this list your starting point.
WHAT’S THE STORY WITH FASHION THIS WEEK? {02/03 - 08/03}
As Paris Fashion Week invites us to watch its springful shows, FW26 end is approaching. Providing us with the most astonishing visuals, brands such as Dior, Stella McCartney, Chloé and more… portray a sense of thoughtfulness to each piece of clothing that is showcased on their runways. Jonathan Anderson for Dior keeps us wanting more as his models glide across the Parisian gardens… while McCartney ‘s stable hosts models, horses and industry. Chemena Kamali conveyed to us everything it means to be a Chloé girl, her collection was effortlessly feminine and bohemian chic. Paris also showcased, Max Alexander, youngest designer to ever participate. Only 9 years old this young man has immense talent to make it big. What a week to love fashion…
WHAT’S THE STORY WITH FASHION THIS WEEK? {23/02-01/03}
As Milan Fashion Week comes into full swing, FW26 is providing us with notes of nostalgia and refined structures. Prada set the tone with cinched waists and bold accessories. While Bella Hadid made her runway return. Front row speculation also grew around potential fashion-tech collaborations. Meanwhile, the internet’s renewed obsession with Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy continues to drive minimalist 90s inspiration. Kate Moss closed Gucci with a sensual throwback to her iconic era. Fashion is honouring its roots while moving toward the future…
Ireland Fashion Week : The Ultimate Guide to Dublin’s 2026 Fashion Events
The countdown to October is on. With 75 designers now officially locked in for the season, we dive into the upcoming schedule : from the high-energy "RINCE" graduate shows to the innovative "Irish Edit" showrooms. Discover how multi-million euro investments and heritage-meets-hype trends are cementing Dublin's position as a global fashion capital.
Claire Garvey : Sculpting Sustainability in Irish Fashion
Interview with Claire Garvey
Eko Talent is Looking for New Faces!
Are you ready to take center stage? At Eko Talent, we believe that everyone has a unique story to tell, and we are officially on the hunt for the next wave of talent to join our platform.
Whether you’ve been in front of the camera for years or you’ve always wondered if you have "the look" for commercial modeling and acting, our applications are now officially open.
Oran O'Reilly on Reviving Glamour, Irish Heritage, and Dressing for the Self
In this intimate conversation, we sit down with Dublin-based fashion designer Oran O'Reilly to explore the inspirations behind his work, the ethos of his brand, and the roots of his creative journey.
Reworking Tradition: Inside Fintan Mulholland’s Knitwear Practice
In an age of fast fashion and fleeting trends, Fintan Mulholland’s work offers something slower, more tactile, more thoughtful.
Who is Sarah? Meet the Artist Behind Shock of Grey.
Sarah Carroll Kelly is the founder of Shock of Grey. A bold, handmade, and unmistakably fun line of sustainable jewelry made in her Dublin 8 studio.
Inside the Minds of Ireland’s Most Exciting New Designers
They’re bold, they’re experimental, and they’re rewriting what it means to be Irish in fashion and craft. Meet Oran O’Reilly, Fintan Mulholland, and Sarah Carroll Kelly. Three voices carving their own lane and showing why Irish design is one to watch.
Best Photography Studios In Dublin
From sculptural accessories to rave-ready streetwear, this week’s five featured designers are names you're going to want to remember.
5 Irish Fashion Designers You need to Know (Part 3)
From sculptural accessories to rave-ready streetwear, this week’s five featured designers are names you're going to want to remember.
5 Irish Designers You Need to Know (Part 2)
This week, we’re highlighting five Irish designers whose work combines bold aesthetics and distinct personal vision. Each is redefining the future of fashion right here in Ireland.
5 Irish Fashion Designers You Should Know (Part 1)
At EKO, we're all about championing creative voices that stand for something. This week, we're spotlighting five Irish designers whose work blends strong personal vision, ethical practices, and bold aesthetics. Each one is shaping the future of fashion in their own way and they're doing it right here in Ireland.
Designers, students, stylists… IFW is not just for the big names
Ireland Fashion Week is not just for big names. It is an inclusive platform for Irish fashion students emerging designers stylists and creatives to showcase their work and join a growing national movement. Applications are now open.
So, what happens after IFW?
Ireland Fashion Week 2025 was just the beginning. Discover how this national event can fuel the future of Irish fashion, empower creatives, and become a cornerstone of Ireland’s global creative economy.
Ashley McDonnell: the mind behind Ireland Fashion Week
Meet Ashley McDonnell — the fashion tech expert and luxury leader behind Ireland Fashion Week 2025. With experience at Dior, Google and PUIG, she’s putting Irish fashion and designers on the global map with a €1M vision for the future.
Fashion Weeks around the world: what makes Ireland’s different?
New York. London. Milan. Paris. They’ve had the spotlight forever. They set trends, dominate the headlines, and define what fashion looks like for the rest of the world.
But this year, Ireland enters the chat. And it’s not just another city throwing together a few runways. It’s a full country stepping up with its own official Fashion Week.
Yes, official. For the first time.
Wait… is this the first Ireland Fashion Week?
Ireland Fashion Week 2025 is making history as the first official national fashion week uniting Irish designers, fashion shows across Dublin, Galway, Cork, Belfast and more. Discover the future of Irish fashion, culture, and creativity on a global stage.