WAVES ITS WAND OF CREATIVITY AND POSSIBILITY OVER IRELAND’S STYLE SCENE… So the country’s in a mess. What are we going to do about it? It seems to us that the best way to cope is to create – and collaborate. FASHION BREAK THROUGH is all about realising that Ireland’s future lies in forging strong new communities of ideas; of talent and support. This – the very first in a biannual series of events to showcase some of the best emerging names in contemporary Irish fashion design – represents an exciting moment in the development of the new creative economy. An initiative of the TADCOI (The Artisans and Designers Community of Interest), FASHION BREAK THROUGH aims to create a unique platform for fresh design expertise via a lively event that accentuates all that’s exceptional in the art of Irish fashion. Founder Lisa Shawgi – who is herself making waves as an original and innovative knitwear designer – says that the purpose of the project is to keep young designers connected, to provide a high profile showcase for some outstanding work and to promote sustainable Irish fashion. Lisa says: “We want to bring Irish fashion into a new era and to encourage excitement and possibilities among designers. “It’s all about raising awareness, keeping it connected and creating opportunity.”
Celebrations kick off on April 25 with a POP-UP BOUTIQUE opening on the ground floor of FILM BASE, Temple Bar, and continuing there from April 27 to May 1. (Mon – Fri 9am to 5.30pm)
A TRADE SHOW will run concurrently in the LOFT at Powerscourt from April 28 to 30 – with a VIP launch lunch on April 30 at 1pm.
FASHION BREAK THROUGH culminates in a style extravaganza on April 28 in the uber-cool setting of D-Light studios, 46 North Great Clarence Street. Click here to buy tickets. Doors open at 7pm on this extraordinary space that was a car showroom in a past life and is now home to the super-stylish endeavours of fashion photographer Agata Stoinska.
The night kicks off with a drinks reception and then at 8 begins the catwalk show featuring a plethora of refreshing, groundbreaking designers including Lisa Shawgi, Lil’c Couture, Sophie Rieu and Heather Finn. With Angela Scanlon and Therese McKenna producing, stunning modelling talent from Bscene The Agency, some top Dublin DJ action and an unbeatable venue, this promises to be quite a night. For more information, interviews or image requests, contact Lisa Shawgi on 086 856 72 69 or email fashionbreakthrough@live.com See www.fashionbreakthrough.com for further event details.
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