MEET THE DESIGNERS

An informal fashion showing and panel discussion with four of Ireland leading fashion designers - Anxhela Cerriku (Original Ireland), Ber McNamara, Caroline Mitchell & Linda Wilson. The event takes place at the Hunt Museum and is organised by the Council of Irish
Fashion Designers (CIFD), Anthology magazine and the Museum in aid of the Mid Western Cancer Foundation.

The event will be moderated by Eddie Shanahan, Chair of CIFD and Edel Cassidy, editor and publisher of Anthology will also join the panel.

Ticket priced €50 include a glass of wine and finger food and a complimentary archive copy of Anthology. The Museum shop will be open for pre Christmas shopping.

The event celebrates Limerick based designers who are members of the CIFD. Discover their sources of inspiration as they create seasonal collections. Hear how they all champion quality and craftsmanship and learn their best fashion tips. Discover their fashion icons and how they came to embark on careers in the fashion business.

Join in the conversation about sustainability and how to build a wardrobe that works from weekday to weekend. See excerpts from the designers latest collections including innovative knitwear in luxurious yarns accented by a rich colour palette, the relaxed formality of contemporary daywear and the refined lines of the latest cocktail looks.

About the Designers

Anxhela Cerriku has a degree in fashion from Limerick School of Art and Design. In 2018, she founded Original Ireland, a luxury fashion brand dedicated to empowering women. Her designs combine timeless elegance with modern touches, allowing each piece to reflect the personality of the wearer.

Ber McNamara is a self-taught designer who learned the discipline of craftsmanship in real studios, observing construction, precision, and the quiet standards that define true quality. Ber founded her label to challenge disposable fashion and to redefine modern elegance. Her
collections are created for women who value quality over trends, they major on collectable pieces that defy the test of time.

Caroline Mitchell is an accomplished knitwear designer and a graduate of the Limerick School of Art and Design. She designs for women who love colour, texture and attention to detail. Her work is beautifully crafted, using luxurious yarns from France and Italy, often embellished with Swarovski crystals, glass beads from India or crochet and appliqué inspired by ancient Celtic and Egyptian art.

Linda Wilson is inspired by the rich tapestry of the Irish landscape, both rural and urban. Linda’s collections celebrate our sense of place, identity and uniqueness with a contemporary aesthetic. Colour, pattern and texture are paramount to the label. A graduate
of Limerick School of Art & Design, Linda’s main interest has always been creating textiles. ‘Made in Ireland’ is important to her brand and each piece is designed and made in Limerick.

The Event Moderators:

Edel Cassidy is the publisher and editor of the award winning magazine Anthology. She is an experienced commentator on life’s luxuries including art, architecture, fashion and lifestyle.

Eddie Shanahan is Chair of the Council of Irish Fashion Designers and Deputy Chair of the European fashion Alliance.

The Charity: Mid Western Cancer Foundation

The Mid Western Cancern Foundation provides free, person-centred cancer support, services and holistic therapies to patients and families affected by cancer across the Mid-West. We rely 100% on funding from the public and the proceeds from this show will go towards providing relief and solace to people as they navigate life and treatment.  

The Host:

The event will be opened by Tersa Crowley, Director of the Hunt Museum. The Museum houses a world class collection of art and antiquities.