This unique celebration of the northwest’s textile heritage brought leading figures from the world of Irish fashion to the northwest, including Irish Times Fashion Editor, Deirdre McQuillan, fashion entrepreneur Sonya Lennon, stylists Aisling Farinella and Paula Hughes, and designer Aideen Bodkin.
The event included practical workshops for budding designers and one-on-ones with industry experts and local fashion and textile businesses to support the development of their brand. Yarns was organised by the Creative Coast Donegal initiative of the Local Enterprise Office of Donegal County Council, in conjunction with Derry City and Strabane District Council, Creative Ireland, and the Shared Island Initiative. For more information, visit www.localenterprise.ie/Donegal
5. John McLaughlin, CEO of Donegal County Council, speaking at the official launch of the Yarns seminar in the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. Picture By Joe Dunne 19/11/22:Yarns fashion and textile industry conference
John McLaughlin, CEO of Donegal County Council, speaking at the official launch of the Yarns seminar in the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. Picture By Joe Dunne 19/11/22:. Photo: Joe Dunne
6. (From Left) Designer Sonya Lennon, Grace Korbel, Assistant Head of Enterprise, Paula Hughes, Creative Fashion Consultant, Aisling Farinella, Stylist & Creative Consultant, and Deirdre McQuillan, Fashion Editor for The Irish Times, attend the official launch of the Yarns seminar in the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. Picture By Joe Dunne 19/11/22:Yarns fashion and textile industry conference
(From Left) Designer Sonya Lennon, Grace Korbel, Assistant Head of Enterprise, Paula Hughes, Creative Fashion Consultant, Aisling Farinella, Stylist & Creative Consultant, and Deirdre McQuillan, Fashion Editor for The Irish Times, attend the official launch of the Yarns seminar in the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. Picture By Joe Dunne 19/11/22:. Photo: Joe Dunne
7. (From Left) Designer Sonya Lennon, Grace Korbel, Assistant Head of Enterprise, Paula Hughes, Creative Fashion Consultant, Aisling Farinella, Stylist & Creative Consultant, and Deirdre McQuillan, Fashion Editor for The Irish Times, attend the official launch of the Yarns seminar in the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. Picture By Joe Dunne 19/11/22:Yarns fashion and textile industry conference
(From Left) Designer Sonya Lennon, Grace Korbel, Assistant Head of Enterprise, Paula Hughes, Creative Fashion Consultant, Aisling Farinella, Stylist & Creative Consultant, and Deirdre McQuillan, Fashion Editor for The Irish Times, attend the official launch of the Yarns seminar in the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. Picture By Joe Dunne 19/11/22:. Photo: Joe Dunne
8. Designer Sonya Lennon (R) and Rosy Temple, CEO of Magee, at the official launch of the Yarns seminar in the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. Picture By Joe Dunne 19/11/22:Yarns fashion and textile industry conference
Designer Sonya Lennon (R) and Rosy Temple, CEO of Magee, at the official launch of the Yarns seminar in the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. Picture By Joe Dunne 19/11/22:. Photo: Joe Dunne