My next stop brought me to the coastal locale of Dún Laoghaire to visit Anna Guerin, the designer behind The Landskein. A label that is quietly redefining the way we think about Irish tweed.
Before launching the brand, Guerin built an impressive career working internationally in luxury fashion. That experience is evident in the clarity of her vision for The Landskein (pronounced land-skine), a contemporary reimagining of traditional Irish textiles, crafted into modern silhouettes designed to be worn and treasured for years.
What I love most about Anna’s work is her ability to balance heritage with modernity. Tweed is such an important part of Ireland’s textile history, yet she approaches it with a distinctly contemporary perspective. Her coats and outerwear feel sculptural, refined and incredibly considered.
Rather than operating around strict seasonal trends, The Landskein takes a more timeless approach. Signature coat silhouettes remain consistent, forming the backbone of the brand, while fabrics evolve each year. More recently, Anna has introduced blazers and trench coats, expanding the collection with versatile transitional pieces that still reflect the brand’s signature craftsmanship.
Visiting the showroom itself is a unique experience. Located near the sea in Dún Laoghaire, the space feels calm and intimate, much more like an atelier than a traditional retail setting. Clients can take their time exploring the coats, learning about the fabrics and understanding the craftsmanship behind each piece.
Standout designs from the collection include beautifully structured tweed coats in soft neutral tones alongside the new tailored blazers and trench styles. These additions feel like a natural evolution for the brand, broadening the wardrobe possibilities while maintaining its strong identity in exceptional outerwear.
Plan your visit
For those interested in discovering The Landskein in person, appointments can be arranged directly through the showroom in Dún Laoghaire, offering a chance to experience the collection and craftsmanship up close. Appointments are usually hosted by Anna Guerin, and last around an hour, allowing clients to explore the full collection of coats and blazers, try on different silhouettes, and find the perfect fit, fabric, and colour.
From the refined elegance of Louise Kennedy’s Merrion Square townhouse to the contemporary coastal atelier of The Landskein, these visits offered a reminder of the depth and diversity of Irish fashion today. Travelling between these creative spaces in the beautifully streamlined Hyundai IONIQ6 felt like a natural extension of the day’s theme – thoughtful design in motion. Just as great fashion balances innovation with craftsmanship, the car’s sculptural form and quietly sophisticated presence made the journey between Dublin’s design destinations feel every bit as considered as the ateliers themselves.