Showcase Ireland 2018 - Design Ireland

Design Ireland is a brand dedicated to promoting the breadth and quality of Irish design and craft to global and Irish audiences. The Design Ireland identity is featured on DCCoI exhibitions at trade shows, in-store point-of-sale material and promotional campaigns. Through Design Ireland you can find the best Irish craft, fashion & jewellery from around the country. See amazing design from the best designers in Ireland. In Pynck's eyes, Mary Callan's work really stood out. Images and videos to follow:





 

 

 


For the latest designs from Mary Callan and other inspirational Irish designers, be sure to visit www.designireland.ie and www.facebook.com/marycallanknitwear.

Pottery at the RDS Showcase Ireland 2018

Pynck attended Showcase Ireland 2018, where many beautiful Irish-crafted items were on show - least of which was pottery!

Diem Pottery

Pottery was well represented, and one of our favourices was the Diem Pottery & Design Studio.  Thomas Diem is a second generation designer and potter. Born in NYC but living in Ireland since he was a child, his first taste of pottery came in his own father’s studio.



Find out more at the Diem Pottery official website, or visit Kilkenny Design.

Nicholas Mosse

Nicholas Mosse won in his category, and Pynck were taken aback by the lovely clean and colourful designs. Nicholas Mosse Pottery was established by Nicholas Mosse in 1976 after periods of training in England and Japan. His mission was to produce beautiful, functional pottery in the style of Irish Spongeware. Irish spongeware was the traditional pottery of Ireland used in the 18th Century.



For more information, visit the official Nicholas Mosse website, or Kilkenny Design.

A. Mullane Design - A Designer that Stood Out at Showcase Ireland 2018

Pynck attended Showcase Ireland 2018, and saw many fantastic collections. Some stood out more than others - and A. Mullane Design was certainly one of these. Aoife Mullane is a very talented artist who does bespoke work using her creative energy with the use of copper, quartz, and other minerals in her fabric. Her designs are a mix of traditional screen printing, and other processing to develop fabrics catching inspiration from her surroundings.



She does fabric by the metre, cushions, and bespoke work for furniture which really create a unique style. He work can be found online at her official website, www.aoifemullane.ie. Image slideshow below!

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Showcase Ireland 2018 Coverage: Aran Woollen Mills & McConnell Woollen Mills

Showcase Ireland 2018 got off to a fantastic start on Sunday, and the high quality continued with Aran Woollen Mills. They had some beautiful pieces being modelled, see the video below or view directly on Pynck Fashion Youtube.


Next up was McConnell Woollen Mills! Award winning Irish knitwear designer Áine has created a collection of ladies' knitted separates and complementary accessories that embody imagination and style. These elegant, yet funky designs will bring any lady from day to evening wear, providing a lift for the senses in luxury cashmere and wool blends. Image below, or check out their website for the full catalogue.



Stay tuned for more coverage!

 

Showcase Ireland 2018 Coverage: Madigan & McNutt of Donegal

Pynck attended Showcase Ireland on Sunday - see our first piece of reporting here. The enjoyable event contunied with an exhibition of garments from Elaine Madigan Cashmere. Check out some of their beautiful pieces below, and visit their official website for more: www.elainemadigancashmere.com.




The next set items on display which caught our eye was the fine work of McNutt of Donegal. McNutt’s of Donegal create luxury woollen products, from stylish homewares to fashion accessories. Designed and woven on Donegal's Wild Atlantic Way the luxurious range features throws, scarves and pashmina’s perfect for gifting. Check out their website here: www.mcnuttofdonegal.com. More images of McNutt of Donegal below, straight from Showcase Ireland 2018.




Stay tuned for further coverage!