[DESIGNER ANNOUNCEMENT] 📣 Irish Roots Show: IrelandsEye Knitwear
IrelandsEye - the exclusive knitwear brand to showcase on the runway at Ireland Fashion Week, designed and made in Dublin since 1988.
Ireland Fashion Week is thrilled to reveal that IrelandsEye Knitwear will showcase in the Irish Roots show this October 2025, alongside a lineup of nine other exceptional independent and emerging Irish designers. Their involvement represents a pivotal moment in their journey to becoming ‘the world’s most sought after Irish-made knitwear brand’. 💫
About IrelandsEye Knitwear ⭐
Founded over 37 years ago, IrelandsEye Knitwear is a family-run Dublin-based company that has become synonymous with quality Irish craftsmanship and contemporary design. Head designer Maria-Christina McPadden draws inspiration from Ireland's natural landscape and the rich colours of the countryside, weaving traditional Irish knitwear techniques with contemporary innovation to produce knitwear suited to every occasion. The brand produces male, female and unisex knitwear using 100% Merino Wool and 95% Wool 5% Cashmere yarns, all sustainably sourced from organic and natural sources.✨
The brand's unwavering dedication to superior artisanship shines through their detailed production approach - every IrelandsEye garment is handled by more than 27 skilled craftspeople during its journey from conception to completion before reaching core customers in Ireland, Germany, the UK and the US. Whether creating sumptuous sweaters and cardigans or beautiful knitted accessories including throws, hats and scarves, each item embodies their steadfast commitment to excellence. 🧣
Quote from IrelandsEye Knitwear:
“At IrelandsEye, we love to consciously create colourful, contemporary and timeless designs that also acknowledge our Irish knitwear heritage and we can't wait to show that in our fashion show. Ireland Fashion Week will be a great milestone event that will showcase the best Irish design has to offer.”
Sustainability and environmental stewardship form the foundation of IrelandsEye's operations. The dedicated team have worked hard to reach zero production waste while still maintaining their high quality standards, demonstrating that exceptional fashion and environmental responsibility can coexist beautifully. IrelandsEye's distinctive approach centres on their philosophy of timeless design - rather than following fleeting trends, they focus on creating pieces that offer lasting beauty and can become treasured heirlooms for future generations. 🌱
The brand has earned impressive accolades, including the Irish Made Fashion Winner 2021 award and the distinction of being the first established brand featured in CREATE 2022. Their designs have been chosen by prominent personalities such as Amy Huberman, Sharon Horgan, Brian O'Driscoll, and Miriam O'Callaghan, with their beloved Clover Cardigan (offered in 16 different colour ways and retailing at €129.95) receiving widespread praise and making an appearance on the award-winning Irish comedy series Bad Sisters. 💫
IrelandsEye Knitwear will showcase four looks on the runway, alongside fellow outstanding designers in the Irish Roots Show, with each participant producing bold reinterpretations of Irish tradition while still prioritising raw, authentic Irish design.
We're excited to witness IrelandsEye's distinctive fusion of time-honoured Irish traditions and cutting-edge contemporary style brought to life in their chosen looks. We’ll be announcing the rest of our amazing Irish Roots designers in the coming weeks - stay tuned! ☘️
The Ireland Fashion Week Team
