Dublin native Simone Rocha made a stellar appearance at London’s Fashion Week on Tuesday with a fall line that she said is a “tribute” to her grandmothers.

Bono was in New York last week supporting Edun, the clothing line he founded with his wife Ali in 2005 to support trade and fashion on the African continent.  

As Boston Fashion Week gets set to host their fifth annual Emerging Trends Runway Show, we are glad to hear that an Irish designer, Jennifer Rothwell has been invited to showcase her new clothing line, the Humming Bird Silk Digital SS13 at the show.

It's Fashion Week in New York, and one of the most stylish women around, Bono’s wife Ali Hewson, showed off her label Edun’s creations which were well-received by the A-listers in attendance, including singer Alicia Keys, rocker Michael Stipe and actress Gina Gershon.

An Irish designer made his debut at New York Fashion Week recently. Don O’Neill, a Kerry born fashion designer and Creative Director of THEIA had his first Fashion Week runway show last Wednesday, February 15.

Walking the streets of New York City, the variation in style alone is a feast for the eyes. A fashion capital of the world, the concentration of talent and creativity makes it is a popular destination for Irish models.

Bono's entrepreneurial wife Ali Hewson – she and her man are the creative forces behind the Edun fashion line which benefits the poor in Africa – showcased the brand’s latest wares during New York Fashion Week last Sunday.

It's fashion week in NYC, and front rows don’t get more chic than the A-listers who populated the Edun show on Sunday.

Jacqueline Quinn had the honor of being the only Irish designer invited to show at the Funkshion Miami Fashion Week, which took place last week in Florida.
 
Quinn’s line was shown as part of the “Magia de la Moda” runway show hosted by Vanidade at The Bass Museum of Art in South Beach, which drew fashionistas and glitterati from all over.
 
Jacqueline Quinn’s seven looks strutted onto the catwalk along-side other respected designers including Elie Tahari, Trina Turk, Laundry by Shelli Segal, Daniella Kronfle, Ina Soltani, and Luca Luca.
 
She opened with a classic little black dress and mostly followed this theme with an array of textures. The collection featured ruffles, swirls and rosettes, which combined with feminine silhouettes to give a feel of elegance to the collection.
 
The highlight was a black dress and matching cape with a train that rustled down the runway in a dramatic fashion.
 
Quinn is known for her eye-catching, quality designs, which keep the practical needs of women in mind.
 
The Dublin-born designer trained at the Grafton Academy of Design, Dublin and earned her fashion stripes in London and New York. She learnt about the practical needs of American women while designing for Macy's, Lord & Taylor, Dillard's and Nordstrom at the John Roberts Corporation.
 
She went on to become head designer for both Perry Ellis and Bill Blass, where she realized her potential to make it as an independent designer.
 
Her fashion credits also encompass dressing celebrities including the varied combination of the Irish singer/politician Dana, Celebrity Chef Rachael Ray, the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, and the Motley Crew.
 
Following her success in other studios she decided it was time to branch out on her own and launched Quinn New York in 2005 at Fitzpatrick’s Hotel, Manhattan. Her line was soon available in Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and J.C. Penney, and she was named in Women’s Wear Daily (the bible for those in the fashion industry) as a “rising star”.
 
Her recent success at Miami Fashion Week demonstrates that five years on Quinn continues to impress and represents Irish designers in a market where many have failed before her.

It’s been quite a Fashion Week in New York for Ali Hewson, the co-creator, with her U2 rocker hubby Bono, of the Edun ethical, organic fashion line created to benefit the continent of Africa (though primarily made in China; we’ll get to that in a minute).

Coco Rocha was the first and last model on the catwalk at the largest public fashion show in New York City's history at the Lincoln Center.