Fashion and Beauty 13th February 2023 by Grace Mollaghan

Small Irish Fashion Brands To Watch Out For In 2023

Ireland is budding with young designers and founders building their brands from the ground up. The Irish fashion scene is so dynamic but often overlooked – there are amazing dynamic brands making seriously stylish moves and we think you deserve to know all about them. Switch up your style and fall in love with some new Irish brands as we take a look at the brands to watch in 2023 as their continue to go from strength to strength.

ToDyeFor by Johanna

Born during the pandemic lockdowns, ToDyeFor by Joanna is like dopamine for your wardrobe – a bright splash of colour to elevate your mood and your look. The brand creates mood-living tie-dye lounge wear that is perfect for living life in 2023, whether that’s working from home or running errands, ToDyeFor is a comfy way to bring style into your everyday wardrobe. Currently retailing in Brown Thomas and Arnotts, you can also purchase the brand from the Greens Are Good For You concept store just off Dawson street in Dublin.

 

Francis Cult

 

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Francis Cult embodies cool street style with a grungy edge that’s refreshing among Irish brands. From intriguing prints to their signature moody purple, we’re certain that you are going to a lot more of this brand in 2023. Based in Dublin and mainly retailing online, you can often find Francis Cult popping up in cities like Paris or London, or in the capital in the likes of Tola Vintage or Urban Outfitters. Take a walk on the dark side and embrace your inner Wednesday Adam’s… but with more style.

 

Native Denims

 

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Denim is an essential part of everyone’s wardrobe, regardless of age or style. It’s versatile and chic but oftentimes, finding the right pair of jeans is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Search no more with Native Denim – the only tailored denim company in Ireland. The throw sizes out the window in exchange for in-person fittings where each pair of jeans is made to your exact measurements and specifications. Using traditional techniques, each pair of Native Denim jeans are made by hand by one of the talented craftspeople they have on hand. You can choose the denim, lining, trimming and cut of your jeans and you can guarantee that they will last with their 5 year warranty. It’s an experience that give meaning to the jeans far beyond anything you can find on the hughstreet and best of all, you’re buying local.

 

Ditsy Bits

Sustainable, unique and stylish – what more could you ask for from an independent brand? And they’re Irish! Ditsy Bits is the place to go for all your slow-fashion needs. From their iconic baby T’s to their jewellery and printed bags, Ditsy Bits will have you hooked before you even know you’ve clicked ‘Buy’. Popping up all over Dublin and retailing online, this brand is a favourite of sustainable girlies all over the city with all pieces being made from 100% cotton and ethically produced.

 

OutsideIn

 

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Keeping on the feel-good vibes, we cannot get enough of OutsideIn; the purpose-driven clothing brand with a mission to end homelessness. Not only do they have a knack for creating affordable and dynamic streetwear, for every piece the sell, they donate one item of clothing to someone experiencing homelessness, with their ‘Wear One, Share One’ policy. This is not only a clothing brand, but a social enterprise striving to bring some light in a world that can oftentimes be so dark for so many people. OutsideIn are tackling the global homelessness crisis one piece of clothing at a time and as of December 2022, had donates over 150,000 items of clothing to people in need. And in case you needed any more reasons to check this brand out, their range of hoodies, t-shirts, half-zips and accessories feature some amazing print and stitch designs.

 

FéRí

 

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Finally on our list, we have vintage-inspired womenswear brand FéRí. Authentically Irish and fabulously feminine, this female-founded brand is dedicated to quality fashion rooted in sustainability. Ethically sourced fabrics are the foundation of the FéRí brand, with many of it’s materials being either from dead-stock or re-purposed. The remainder of the materials used by the brand are certified to be naturally organic, letting you enjoy the uplifting designs while knowing your purchase is a sustainable step in the right direction.

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