Making a statement on international catwalks, the heritage fabric is having a moment. Here, Kathy Donaghy meets three female Irish designers who are giving tweed a new lease of life
Modern tweed design
Heritage fabric tweed is enjoying a comeback, weaving its way on to international catwalks. Now, a new crop of young Irish female designers are breathing fresh life into tweed and showcasing its sustainability and style credentials in their original designs. Here, we meet three of them: