Eco Island: Ten ways to invest in Irish-made slow fashion

As we become more conscious shoppers, Irish designers have us covered. 

From handmade contemporary knitwear to innovative vegan-friendly materials, sustainability is at the heart of their designs.

GET THE LOOK:

Let natural fabrics in poppy red be the kindred spirit to your sustainable style, as seen at Kindred of Ireland.

Dark Romance: Take florals to the dark side with a mood-inducing handmade rose collar, from €25-€50, Handmade by Rasa.

Star Gazing: Let your accessories shine bright with a pop of pink, €39.99, Siobhán Daly Designs.

Zest Appeal: Put the zing back into your summer look with a zesty lime mini dress, €375, Férí 

Mother Earth: Show your love for the planet in an organic cotton Woodstock-inspired hoodie, €80, GROWN.

Wild Atlantic Way: Inspired by the Donegal seascapes, this shirt dress will instantly refresh your summer look, €250, Magee 1866.

Candy Floss: Soft cotton candy hues make dungaree shorts a sartorial sweet treat, €425, Manley.

Sugar Spun: Stave off the summer chill in a sherbet-hued handknit jacket, €344, Hope Macauley.

Pink Lady: Walking in nature has a new meaning when you step out in these trainers made from apple skin, €110, Sampla.

Dancing Queen: Dee’s disco-inspired bag is the perfect accessory for long summer nights, €155, Kinsale Leather.