1. Lily Breslin
Lily Breslin graduated in 2024 from Limerick’s School of Art and Design with a BA in Fashion Design. Last year, she collaborated with fellow designer Alexandra O’Donovan for Dublin independent fashion week with a collection titled Lilagh. Bresli is a Galway native though her work is now based in Dublin. Her designs focus on the expression of femininity and the female body. With feminine and playful silhouettes, Breslin also prioritises sustainability in her work. Her skirt Jupe Ballonné and the Cross Body Bow Bag are such examples of her work which she creates on a made-to-order basis. Priority is also given within her designs to the use of deadstock or upcycled material. Lily Breslin says that “each design aims to bridge past and present”. With the creativity she has shown, her future as a designer looks promising and exciting.
2. Róisín Heffernan
Recently named in the Irish Independent 30 under 30 list, Róisín Heffernan is a designer who’s brand So Roe Design has gained rapid notoriety. Founded in 2024, So Roe Design is entirely self funded by Heffernan. So Roe Design had its runway debut on the Irish Fashion Week 2025 runway. The brand champions itself on timeless limited edition pieces. Heffernan, a past student in Entrepreneurship at Trinity, champions a design-first philosophy, with artistic integrity guiding each design and decision. Herffernan competed in Ireland’s Junk Koutoure in 2017 and is now a judge on this year’s panel. From her Junk Koutoure days she still prioritises sustainability within her designs for So Roe Design, implementing a made to order and limited edition runs with design longevity in mind.
3. Maya Grisham by Kimberley Tinotenda Mushayabasa
If you’ve been on instagram in the past few weeks you probably will have seen the Brennans Bread Builín Teaghlaigh bag. The bag was created by the brand Maya Grisham in collaboration with Brennan’s bread for sec ahtain na Gaeilge. Maya Grisham is located in Dublin and stocked in Avoca. The brand was created by Kimberley Tinotenda Mushayabasa and creates Swarovski crystal bags that fuse culture, nostalgia, humour and creativity. Maya Grisham was displayed at the Irish Embassy in France during the 2025 Paris Fashion Week. From Guinness cans, to Tayto packets to harps, Mushayabasa embeds quintessential Irishness with high-end design. Another of their most notable designs is their Kerry Gold clutch, which CMAT wore to last year’s Mercury Prize ceremony.
4. Orla Langan
Orla Langan completed a BA in Fashion Design at NCAD as well as a Masters in Multi-Media Systems at Trinity. Langan’s designs have been worn by Siobhán Mc Sweeney on Ireland’s The Traitors. She was also a tailor for Harry Styles for his 2023 Aviva Stadium performance. Langan’s extensive history in the fashion world is reflected in her playful and sculptural tailoring in her own designs. Langan prioritises a zero-waste philosophy. Her designs explore and are inspired by Japanese workwear, historical costume, emerging technologies, tailoring traditions and creative pattern cutting. Orla Langan’s work is stocked in Om Diva and each piece is more exciting than the last.
5. August Night by Caoimhe Grant
August Night was created by NCAD graduate Caoimhe Grant. Before August Night’s creation in 2021, Grant worked as a senior designer for Irish Fashion legend John Rocha, and later worked for more than 18 years for Simone Rocha. Grant notes that all her products are made in Dublin, from design to manufacturing. August Night prioritises timeless pieces over being trend driven, and proudly established itself as slow-fashion. August Night works with independent pattern cutters and small manufacturing studios based within Dublin. The bag designs are beautifully and carefully crafted pieces that are meant to last. Their best sellers include their bow satin bags, clutches and cross body’s.
