The Loft - A Haven of Dublin Fashion

Photo (L-R) Kate Nolan, Margaret O'Rourke, Heather Finn, Lisa Shagwi and Yvonne Ryan.

FABLE CLOTHING - Kate Nolan

Fable’s ethos of ethics and aesthetics answers perfectly our demand for fashionable pieces without the heavy ethical cost. The Summer range of candy colours and silhouette prints gives the funky street style a feminine twist and is right on trend with maxi dresses and oversized hoodies...a must for any beach beauty. 

MO MUSE - Margaret O'Rourke
MoMuse Jewellery was established in September 2004, as former advertising executive Margaret O’Rourke began by travelling extensively throughout Europe. With a discerning eye for fashion and the view that jewellery is the most elegant and self satisfying method of personal expression. MoMuse recently exhibited at Motorola Dublin Fashion Week and has a large number of stockists here in Ireland as well as many European Stockists. Margaret has launched a New Collection of Resin Bangles in many colours for Spring Summer. This season it’s all about layering your wrist wear – the bigger the better. MoMuse signature Black & White theme which incorporates Neckpieces, Bracelets, Earrings  in a wide variety of semi-precious stones as well as fresh water pearls & swarovski crystals. From chunky neckpieces to delicate styles, each piece has a unique element which reflects the contemporary style of MoMuse. MoMuse Statement Necklaces chunky & bold as well as colourful Bangles make your Jewellery a focus point.

HEATHER FINN

Heather Finn graduated with a degree in Fashion from NCAD in 2002. Specializing in Knitwear, she turned her focus to rich colourways and patterns. Using natural yarns in Cashmere, fine merino lambswool and silk to create modern easy to wear silhouettes. After Eastern travels she worked in Lainey Keoghs knit room and then as a fashion accessories buyer for LUVIT in Galway. Heathers business began in 2006 as a stall in Cows Lane market, from which she was selected by Topshop to design a range for its new Irish Flagship store in St Stephens Green. The knitwear range is now available in boutiques across Ireland as well as selected outlets in Great Britain.

All the work is made in Ireland by Heather in her studio on the Northstrand in Dublin.

Lisa Shawgi Knitwear

Lisa Shawgi is a knitwear designer of Irish and Egyptian/Sudanese parentage. She spent most of her childhood in the Sudan before moving to Dublin as a young teenager and she often uses the juxtaposition of both cultures as an inspiration for her cashmere garments. She graduated from the National College of Art and Design in 2005 and worked for designers such as Lainey Keogh and Vera Wang before beginning to devote all her efforts to her own work.

EVE-ELLA JEWELLERY

Yvonne Ryan is the young Irish jewellery designer behind Eve-Ella, a brand that specialises in contemporary yet classical fashionable jewellery. High quality materials of gold, silver, precious and semi-precious gemstones enhance the allure and spirit of each finished piece. Fashion, art and architecture combine solid form and flowing lines to enhance the uniqueness and alluring perspective of each design. Yvonne also works on a one-to-one commission basis and will tailor a piece that uniquely emphasises your personal style.

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