Muireann Walsh | Brooches
by Claire O'Regan
I am in love with Muireann Walsh’s brooches. Made from anodized aluminium, these quirky and beautiful brooches are made in varying colours and patterns and look fantastic. Each one of these pieces is unique and handcrafted by the gifted Muireann. See full article
‘That girl's got style’
by Claire O'Regan
Alice Halliday captures quirkiness and beauty perfectly in her designs. The Cork native who can already boast the amazing Florence Welch as a fan, is climbing up the fashion ladder at an elegant and impressive pace. See full article
Anna Faye Leather Handbags
by Muireann Charleton
Design first begins as an idea – a thought, an image. In the designer’s world, their idea is flawless, and so is the object they will create. But what happens from initial conception to the end piece is an odyssey of questions and resolved answers. Irish designer Anna Faye, winner of The Best Product at Showcase Ireland, 2009, travels on this journey daily as she handcrafts her distinctive, inspirational leather bags from her Sligo studio in the West of Ireland. Using the best Italian leather, she demonstrates graceful and deft skills with her material, reflecting her specialization in innovative pattern cutting gained at the trendsetting Central Saint Martins College in London.See full article
Shutterbug Vintage Clothing
by Claire O'Regan
If you want that cool trendy look with a vintage twist then look no further than the trend setting Shutterbug. Blanaid Hennessy runs this fabulously chic shop in the heart of Kilkenny city.See full article
The Tote Bag Book
by Claire O'Regan
Without hesitation, I can admit I love tote bags. The tote bag has now begun to take the place of the intolerable plastic bag. They are not only an eco friendly way to carry your shopping, college books, lunch etc but they are also super trendy, colourful and artistic pieces of arm candy. Designers, artists and organisations are now using the little canvas bag as a way of sending out the message of eco friendliness as well as other important issues. It's a cool way of reminding us all to take care of the world we live in.See full article
Rachel McKnight Jewellery
by Claire O'Regan
Rachel McKnight's range of jewellery and homeware which is made from plastics and rubber is truly refreshing. Rachel pushes the boundaries of jewellery design into a contemporary and colourful forum without being dare I say it, tacky. See full article
Rebekah Patterson | Milliner
by Claire O'Regan
Millinery. I wouldn't judge you if you didn't know what it was. But you should. It's a trade that you don't really hear that much about these days even though it's one of the most creative and interesting! Hats for weddings and such occasions are now mass produced and can be bought in almost any town or city. However, I would advise you to head to Rebekah Patterson's millinery shop in Kilkenny for that special occasion. See full article
Bonzie Designs | Irish Clothing Label
by Claire O'Regan
When I spoke to Yvonne Crotty, she explained how she had just returned from a very busy weekend at a Vintage Fair that was held in the Set Theatre, Kilkenny. I am sure 'busy' is an adjective Yvonne and her Aunt Ger have used and will continue to use when describing their enchanting clothing label, "Bonzie Designs". See full article
Wild Child Originals
by Claire O'Regan
Vintage clothing is a big infatuation of mine and one place that's a "reasonably" priced vintage heaven is Wild Child Originals on Drury Street in Dublin 2. Consisting of a mix of both clothes and furniture, Wild Child Originals are fine ambassadors for the vintage surge that is finally sweeping this small nation of ours.See full article
Emily Greene
by Claire O Regan
Self Portrait
Emily Greene started to hone her love of photography when she was just a toddler. She spent her childhood drawing and painting from photographs so her love for the medium has always been apparent in her life. Then when she was 15 she got to do some analog camera work and got to spend some time working in a darkroom as part of a transition year program.
When Emily was 16 she got an opportunity to go to Uganda and this is where her interest in documentary style photography came to the forefront. The pictures she took while there got her into Fetac level 5 course in photography in Sallynoggin College of Further Education. She successfully completed that course and is now studying for her Higher National Diploma in New Media Technology College (NMTC) on Harcourt Street. See full article
