Get to know the wonderful accessories brands that have been shortlisted for the Irish Made Awards before casting your vote here
August Night
This is an ever evolving collection of beautiful bags and accessories from designer Caoimhe Grant. She takes inspiration from the visual, literary and lyrical worlds to create thoughtfully designed pieces that compliment the lifestyle of the wearer.
Blue Bridge House
Founded in 2019 by Laura Mallet, Blue Bridge House took its name from its original home studio, a blue house beside a bridge on the banks of the river Shannon in Co Clare. It is dedicated to handmaking sustainable and reusable products including headbands, face wipes and bread bags.
Earley Hats
Handmade in Co Roscommon, this brand creates bespoke hats in beautiful, sustainable materials using traditional hat-making techniques and equipment. It was founded in 2021 by milliner Katie Earley.
FAO Millinery
Freya Oatway is a Dublin based contemporary hat maker and milliner. She draws her inspiration and ideas from her love of art, travel and natural aesthetics.
Fluff Beag
Made with grá by Aideen Fallon, Fluff Beag was born out of a lifelong love for crafts with a focus on ethical and sustainable materials. From personalised and luxury knitwear to sustainable homewares and fun stationary, Fluff Beag is a space for keeping the traditions of knitting and Irish language alive.
Karen Edell Millinery
Karen Edell Millinery is based in Tullamore and prides itself in providing an award-winning bespoke millinery service accompanied by a full range of fabulous accessories. Along with her bespoke service, Karen has a huge selection of ready-to-wear headpieces available to purchase.
McWilliam Bags
Each McWilliam bag is handmade, to the same exacting standards, in our loft near Crosshaven, Co. Cork. Inspired by the tradition of sailmaking, this company prides itself on making products that are durable, water-resistant and long-lasting.
Michelle Kearns Designs
Michelle Kearns started her millinery business in 2015 and one year later moved to her studio in Tuam, Co Galway where she has a hire collection, pieces for sale and creates unique custom designs for special occasions.
Noble Daughters
This unique accessories brand has a commitment to sustainability and responsible production. By repurposing existing materials from both the fashion and interiors industry, it not only minimises waste but also enhances the unique essence of its collections.
Wendy Louise Designs
Originally from Oxford, Wendy Louise moved to Ireland in 1999 and by 2004 her millinery business was up and running. Based in Co Longford, she specialises in one-off, handcrafted designs ranging from large-brimmed showstoppers to more subtle styles like cloches, pillboxes, trilbies, and fedoras.
