Vintage looks, young style
Experiencing less a renaissance than enlightenment, today’s African fashion is no longer mere inspiration to the established fashion industry - and closer to home, it’s inspired diaspora designers to pool their talents and resources, says Tolu Omoyele
Born and raised in Douala, the largest city in Cameroon, today Mario Epanya is a beauty photographer based in Paris and a celebrity throughout France. Epanya is a fashion veteran, having spent so many years working in the industry as a make-up artist, creative
Every interview, every feature and every narrative shared here is a distinctive tale of the design journey and the lived experiences of the fashion design profession. Our latest subject, Amy De Loup, defines this perfectly. With a surname that means ‘of
While I’ve worked with numerous talented makeup artists in my experience as an international fashion model, some of these artists often lack cross-cultural understanding when it comes to black or dark skin.
Hailing from Bray in Co Wicklow, fashion designer Jacinta Pritchard specialises in made-to-measure, day-to-evening occasional wear for women. All her designs are individually produced and tailored to the client’s requirements. She is also a pattern drafter
The hair supremo
Haute property
Hats off to Georgina
Angela Osondu is a dynamic artisan with a raw love and passion for creating aesthetically remarkable pieces. She specialises in the alluring and seductive world of bridalwear and corsetry, but with an edge - utilising tools not often connected with fashion
The cultural community of fashion – the galleries, libraries, archives of fashion houses and museums – are at the forefront in the preservation and conservation of historic garments, shoes, accessories, sketching, photography, and all things fashion.
A young star with exciting prospects, Dami Okesanya is an emerging fashion designer based in Dublin. Self-taught, and with fantastic ambitions for a successful label, she’s making a name for herself as a trendsetter, sourcing inspiration from her Nigerian
Trained nurse Maria Cárdenas traded the medical profession for the fashion world, transforming into a designer and maker of quality coats, jackets and shirts.
A Swede based in Dublin, Mika Sorvik moved to Ireland over five years ago – and never looked back.
'Keep setting little goals’
Since January last, FashionForward has been bringing you the real-life stories and experiences of the men and women riding the waves of their chosen careers in this glamorous and diversified industry we call fashion. This month we look back at the designers
Jewellery gold that’s anything but standard