The Slow Concept is a curated retail store at Dingle Marina celebrating Irish design. The store showcases independent upcoming and established designers whose work is thoughtfully designed and made in Ireland, with a focus on craftsmanship, creativity and considered production.

  • A Little Idea

    Dublin designer Ali Lowndes creates bold, playful jewellery and accessories from recycled acrylic.

    www.alittleidea.ie.

  • Alexa Designs

    Artist Alexandra Zolich hand blends silk and merino wool into vibrant nuno-felted scarves and wraps.

    www.alexadesign.ie

  • Ardmore Jewellery

    Marie and Isabel Ronayne
    handmake gold and silver pieces that reflect the beauty of the Irish coastline.

    www.ardmorejewellery.com

  • Bofin Weaves

    Inishbofin Island based weaver Catherine O’Connor creates unique, handwoven scarves and wraps.

    www.bofinweaves.com

  • Cleo Pricket

    Dublin-based Cleo is dedicated to creating original and versatile clothing, with a focus on contemporary tailoring.

    www.cleoprickett.com

  • Conor O'Brien

    Dublin designer Conor O’Brien creates alternative knitwear and garments, handmade from natural fabrics.

    www.conorobrienstudio.com

  • Illlina

    Dublin-based Iryna Ilina handcrafts funky, colourful statement bags that are the epitome of wearable art.

    www.illlina.com

  • Dare to Howl

    Born and raised in Donegal, Hollie Marie Gallagher's designs are shaped by its rich textile history.

    www.daretohowl.com

  • Ellie Dunne

    Ellie is a young artist whose blankets are inspired by the rich and diverse colours of the landscape of Ireland.

    www.elliedunneart.com

  • Emerald & Wax

    Virtue Shine's garments celebrate a unique fusion of traditional African artistry and Irish textiles.

    www.emeraldandwax.com

  • Eve Ray Designs

    Maeve creates bold, playful jewellery inspired by her Kerry childhood and crafted from repurposed waste materials.

    www.everaydesigns.com

  • House of Kerry

    Kerry-based Christine O'Donoghue de Vries fuses Irish art and design with traditional craftsmanship.

    www.houseofkerry.com

  • Inaksy

    Magdalena Wroblewska handcrafts unique one-off handbags from end-of-line leather in her Cork studio.

    www. inaksy.ie

  • LilyMais

    Dingle-based Frances Fogarty designs and handmakes one-off wearable pieces from repurposed textiles.

    www.lilymais.com

  • LJ May

    Liz Harkin handcrafts luxury leather handbags crafted from unused old saddles in her Dingle worshop.

    www.ljmay.com

  • Manley

    Dubliner Emma Manley creates contemporary separates and alternative eveningwear with an edgy femininity. 

    www.manley.ie

  • Mar Knitwear

    Mihai Mar is the embodiment of slow fashion, handknitting each bespoke garment using repurposed yarn.

    www.mar-knitwear.com

  • Orla Langan

    Dublin-based Orla merges the three elements of art, design & street into each of her exquisit garments.

    www.orlalangan.com

  • Orlaith

    Meath-based Órlaith turns undyed wools, linens, and cottons into garments that focus on the feel-good.

    www.orlaith-designs.com

  • Pearl Reddington

    Leitrim-based Pearl's knitwear sits at the meeting point of heritage, craft and modern design.

    www.pearlreddington.com

  • Purple Peach

    Monaghan designer and maker Jacinta Caraher's designs are a fusion of classic and contemporary styles.

    www.purplepeach.ie

  • So Roe Design

    Tipperary native Róisín Heffernan' designs are a playful take on contemporary femininity.

    www.soroedesign.ie

  • Sophie Brunkard

    Dubliner Sophie's limited streetwear collection is designed to embrace comfort in confidence.

    www.sophiebrunkard.com

  • Snugí

    Serena Grimes designs luxurious, eco-friendly baby clothing, made in Ireland from the finest Merino wool.

    www.snugiknitwear.com