Ireland Fashion Week returns for its second edition from 7 to 12 October 2026, showcasing some of Ireland’s most talented brands and designers.
Along with incredible designs, the beauty of Ireland itself is also on display with shows and events taking place across the country throughout the six days.
Opening at the iconic Slane Castle in County Meath – which we’re all very familiar with after this year’s Traitor’s Ireland, with a dinner. The shows will kick off from here taking place in venues across the capital city of Dublin and other locations around the country, concluding with the ‘Modern Heritage’ showcase from designer Aoife McNamara at Mount Juliet Estate in County Kilkenny.
All together we can expect eight shows, more than 90 designers, international media and talent travelling to Ireland, and a programme spanning established Irish names, emerging designers and graduates.
Some standout shows include Sinéad O’Dwyer’s Dublin City Hall show, the Irish Edit Showroom – featuring 29 Irish designers across clothing, jewellery and accessories, the Só Scéalta Damhsa Graduate Show showcasing 44 emerging designers, RASHHIIID and Mná by Sarah Plunkett Chadwick, plus many more.
Ahead of the fashion week itself, the 2026 campaign, launched earlier in the year: Coming Home: An Island in Motion. The campaign was shot in Roundstone, Connemara by internationally acclaimed Irish photographer Damian Foxe, and brings together a cross-section of Irish film, music, fashion, sport and culture. Familiar faces appearing in the campaign include Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, Celia Holman Lee, Max Hart, Travy, KhakiKid, Lauren Whelan, Marwa Noelle Ali and Ivana Miličević.
We can also expect a mix of international fashion figures, editors, creators, artists, musicians and cultural names landing on our shores. People like; Supermodels Coco Rocha and Alana Hadid, of whom will be walking the opening Irish Roots Show, alongside fashion media and industry figures from multiple international Vogues, Dazed US, SheerLuxe, OniriQ, Fashion Network, SHOWstudio, Puss Puss Magazine and leading social fashion commentators Fashion Roadman, Dylan Kelly, Fashion of Social and Sik Freydas among many more.
Leaning into the theme of homegrown creativity, the artwork for each show also deserves a special mention as much of it was designed by local artists and graphic designers – paying homage to traditional Irish culture while ushering it into the modern day, like the below by Chris Hanna Designs.
To keep up with the week’s shows and highlights, be sure to follow Irish Country Magazine on socials as we cover the week.
