Look of the Irish!

This year’s Showcase – Ireland’s International Creative Expo brought together hundreds of Ireland’s leading designers, makers and creative brands under one roof.

Showcase 2026 welcomed almost 400 exhibitors and 3,350 buyers under this year’s theme, Making Irish Stories.

Showcase is a key destination for domestic and international buyers and a milestone event in exhibitors’ calendars who will show their latest collections across four product categories – home and gift, wellbeing, fashion, and jewellery.

The Irish design and craft sector directly employs more than 73,000 people, mostly outside of Dublin, which highlights the sector’s importance in regional employment and economic development.

Here’s two looks from this year’s Showcase which were photographed by Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland.

Both looks were styled by Roxanne Parker.

On make up was Nikki Fanning while hair was done by Stephen Kelly.

In look one, Meri wears:

Statement earrings – Capulet & Montague

Poncho style knit jumper – Linda Wilson Knitwear

Tulip dress – Linda Wilson Knitwear

Faux fur coat – Sully & Juno

Alpaca slippers - Cayo Limited

Bag - Naomh Padraig Handcrafts

In look one, Mara wears:

Sage & emerald tweed check Shauna coat - Jack Murphy

Roll neck jumper – Deer Park

Long tartan skirt – Brendella

Embroidered hat – FUKIL

Silk scarf – Caroline Duffy Designs

Tartan handbag – Mucros Weavers

In look two, Meri wears:

Jewellery - Melissa Curry

Faux fur coat – Sully & Juno

Silk scarf - Clare O’Connor

Silk midi dress – Clare O’Connor

Tie dye socks - Polly & Andy

Bag - Tinnakeenly Leather

Lababa sheep bag charms - Erin Knitwear

Alpaca slippers - Cayo Limited

In look two, Marwa wears:

Green faux fur coat – Sully & Juno

Wrap dress – Jennifer Rothwell

Silk scarves – Jennifer Rothwell

Statement earrings – Melissa Curry

Bloom necklace – Melissa Curry

Tie dye socks - Polly & Andy

Bag - Tinnakeenly Leather

Lababa sheep bag charms - Erin Knitwear