The Young Designer Of The Year Is…
Written by The Young Designer of The Year took place at the stunning Bank of Ireland building right in the heart of Dublin City. The building that is usually associated with a bank was transformed into a runway to showcase designs of the up and coming Irish fashion designers. Between car horns & flash lights, the fashion show was one to remember. Check out the 12 designs that made it to the final and here you can get the full list.
- Ciaran Gormley – University of Ulster – Winning Design
- Sophie Wallace – NCAD
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- Sophie Wallace – NCAD
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- Suzanne Stroker – Dublin Institute of Design
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- Suzanne Stroker – Dublin Institute of Design
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- Gwen Cunningham – NCAD
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- Gwen Cunningham – NCAD
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- Cliodhna Scully – Griffith College Dublin
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- Claire Mc Elduff – University of Ulster
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- Bríd McDonald – Griffith College Dublin
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- Bríd McDonald – Griffith College Dublin
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- Rebecca Kenny – Colaiste Dhulaigh
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- Sookyoung Song – ChongAng Fashion School
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- Caroline Martin – Limerick School of Art and Design
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- Caroline Martin – Limerick School of Art and Design
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- Geraldine Breen – Mallow College Of Design and Tailoring
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- Marian Witcher – Dublin Institute of Design
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Ciaran Gormley took home the award as the Young Designer of The Year 2014 and will have his collection photographed by the renowned Barry McCall. The competition for the second edition was considered very high by the judges panel taking the Irish fashion design industry to a new level.
Watch the Young Designer of The Year Official Video
Congratulations to all 12 finalists for their hard work and stunning runway show. The bar is now raised high for next year’s edition!
