Ireland’s inaugural Fashion Week (IFW) will take place October 6th-10th.
And it is set to be an unforgettable week.
Paul Costelloe, Rashhiiid by Rachel Maguire, Sinead Keary and Aoife McNamara have all be named as designers showing during the week.
The internationally renowned Irish designer Paul Costelloe will close this year’s inaugural festivities.
Paul Costelloe has built a legacy spanning over four decades, dressing royalty to runway stars while championing timeless tailoring, elevated silhouettes, and deeply rooted Irish craftsmanship.
Known for his architectural approach to design, hand-drawn prints, and rich storytelling, he has long remained one of the most revered figures in Irish fashion.
This highly anticipated homecoming show, set to take place in the breathtaking Rotunda of Dublin’s City Hall on October 10th, will offer those in attendance a rare opportunity to witness the artistry and heritage of Paul Costelloe’s fresh off the runway London Fashion Week show on Irish soil – a moment that fuses fashion history with cultural pride.
As one of the founding names shaping Ireland’s identity in fashion internationally, Paul Costelloe’s presence at Ireland Fashion Week reminds us why we need one in the first place.
The week will honour heritage, inspire future talent, and position Ireland as a global fashion capital.
When speaking about this historical moment in fashion, Ashley McDonnell, Founder and Director of Ireland Fashion Week said: “Paul Costelloe’s presence as the closing show is a defining moment for Irish fashion. His legacy bridges generations, and his involvement in Ireland Fashion Week signals just how powerful Ireland’s creative design future is.”
You can pick up the July issue of VIP Magazine to read our full interview with Ashley McDonnell.
