#om diva

I went along to the Om Diva and Atelier 27 launch of the new ready to wear collections from 6 new Irish fashion designers last night. It was a great evening which provided a rare opportunity to meet the designers and take a look inside some of their studios. The new collections were on show on the various levels of the store complimented by some amazing illustrations by Carol Mahon.

A lot of the new collections had a luxe sportswear feel and many of the designers seem to be working with leathers.

 A stand out designer for me was Colin Horgan, he had some amazing pieces which really showed his skilful use of leather(red peplum top above). Similarly Alison Conneely(pictured with me) had some exceptional pieces including one jacket made from kid skin(goat).

Edel Traynor's new collection is extremely fashion forward and chic. The detail in her work is simply amazing - white dress pictured above has her currently into the final of the Vodafone DIT Fashion Show Student Design Award.

The accessories on show last night really drew attention. De Loup designs have a new range of woven chain necklaces which are stunning. Also newcomer to Atelier 27, Morganna Murphy(pictured above with her amazing sequin eyebrows) has a range of quirky had stitched neck pieces, which feature some catchy words.

Other designers which I spoke to and are currently in residence in Atelier 27 - Heather Finn and Sean Byrne(pictured above with a piece from his summer collection on a mannequin) let me peek inside their studios and see what they are working on at the moment. Overall it was another great preview and a really enjoyable event. I really have to credit Om Diva and Atelier 27 for a great evening and as pioneers of emerging Irish fashion.

https://www.facebook.com/OmDivaBoutique?fref=ts

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Atelier-27/170637419709117?fref=ts

http://www.i-m.co/COLINHORGAN/COLINHORGAN/

https://www.facebook.com/CarolMahonIllustration