So, what happens after IFW?

We’ve been waiting for this moment for years. Ireland’s first official, national Fashion Week. It’s here. It’s loud. It’s beautiful. But now comes the big question: what happens next? Because let’s be honest, one good week isn’t enough. Not when we have this much talent. Not when the world is finally watching.

This can’t just be a moment. It has to be a movement.

Ireland Fashion Week isn’t just about runway shows and headline events. It’s about unlocking something bigger. A creative industry that deserves real visibility. Irish designers, stylists, photographers, producers, models, students and creators, all finally coming together under one roof. Or rather, across one whole island.

And now that we’ve seen what’s possible, we want more. Every year. With more names, more energy, more attention.

This should be just the beginning.

Imagine this happening annually. Imagine Irish brands growing so strong they don’t need to leave to be taken seriously. Imagine fashion schools collaborating with IFW as part of their curriculum. Imagine tourists flying in just to attend. Imagine the jobs, the press, the collabs, the exports, the impact.

Ireland Fashion Week could become a real pillar of Ireland’s creative economy, not just a calendar event, but a cultural force.

Let’s not let the lights go out.

This year, Ireland showed what we’re made of. Next year? Let’s make it even louder. Because this isn’t a one-off. This is a spark. And if we nurture it together, it’ll grow into something much bigger than a week. It’ll become part of who we are.

This is just the beginning. Let’s keep it going