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.
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A Little Idea
Dublin designer Ali Lowndes creates bold, playful jewellery and accessories from recycled acrylic.
www.alittleidea.ie.
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Alexa Designs
Artist Alexandra Zolich hand blends silk and merino wool into vibrant nuno-felted scarves and wraps.
www.alexadesign.ie
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Ardmore Jewellery
Marie and Isabel Ronayne
handmake gold and silver pieces that reflect the beauty of the Irish coastline.www.ardmorejewellery.com
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Bofin Weaves
Inishbofin Island based weaver Catherine O’Connor creates unique, handwoven scarves and wraps.
www.bofinweaves.com
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Cleo Pricket
Dublin-based Cleo is dedicated to creating original and versatile clothing, with a focus on contemporary tailoring.
www.cleoprickett.com
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Conor O'Brien
Dublin designer Conor O’Brien creates alternative knitwear and garments, handmade from natural fabrics.
www.conorobrienstudio.com
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Illlina
Dublin-based Iryna Ilina handcrafts funky, colourful statement bags that are the epitome of wearable art.
www.illlina.com
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Dare to Howl
Born and raised in Donegal, Hollie Marie Gallagher's designs are shaped by its rich textile history.
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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
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Emerald & Wax
Virtue Shine's garments celebrate a unique fusion of traditional African artistry and Irish textiles.
www.emeraldandwax.com
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Eve Ray Designs
Maeve creates bold, playful jewellery inspired by her Kerry childhood and crafted from repurposed waste materials.
www.everaydesigns.com
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House of Kerry
Kerry-based Christine O'Donoghue de Vries fuses Irish art and design with traditional craftsmanship.
www.houseofkerry.com
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Inaksy
Magdalena Wroblewska handcrafts unique one-off handbags from end-of-line leather in her Cork studio.
www. inaksy.ie
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LilyMais
Dingle-based Frances Fogarty designs and handmakes one-off wearable pieces from repurposed textiles.
www.lilymais.com
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LJ May
Liz Harkin handcrafts luxury leather handbags crafted from unused old saddles in her Dingle worshop.
www.ljmay.com
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Manley
Dubliner Emma Manley creates contemporary separates and alternative eveningwear with an edgy femininity.
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Mar Knitwear
Mihai Mar is the embodiment of slow fashion, handknitting each bespoke garment using repurposed yarn.
www.mar-knitwear.com
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Orla Langan
Dublin-based Orla merges the three elements of art, design & street into each of her exquisit garments.
www.orlalangan.com
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Orlaith
Meath-based Órlaith turns undyed wools, linens, and cottons into garments that focus on the feel-good.
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Pearl Reddington
Leitrim-based Pearl's knitwear sits at the meeting point of heritage, craft and modern design.
www.pearlreddington.com
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Purple Peach
Monaghan designer and maker Jacinta Caraher's designs are a fusion of classic and contemporary styles.
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So Roe Design
Tipperary native Róisín Heffernan' designs are a playful take on contemporary femininity.
www.soroedesign.ie
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Sophie Brunkard
Dubliner Sophie's limited streetwear collection is designed to embrace comfort in confidence.
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Snugí
Serena Grimes designs luxurious, eco-friendly baby clothing, made in Ireland from the finest Merino wool.
www.snugiknitwear.com