These gorgeous photos from J. Crew's fashion shoot will make you want to visit Kerry
A team from J. Crew were recently in Ireland to film with Kerry’s majestic scenery as their background.
The photos were taken in Kerry three months ago. Luckily our overcast summer weather suited their fall fashion theme.
"The weather was wild, it was like 10 seasons in a day," said production director, Tara. "It would be sprinkling rain, then suddenly cold and sunny."
They even recruited some locals to appear in some of the photos, including members of a GAA team. They describe the sport as "a cross between football and rugby".
New stuff? Why, yes. https://t.co/GePdoU7zs4 pic.twitter.com/yLrzaAQrsO
— J.Crew (@jcrew) November 10, 2015
Bundling up is so much better with #newarrivals: https://t.co/94XkOJDDdj pic.twitter.com/JldnEMFvah
— J.Crew (@jcrew) November 11, 2015
It looks like the J. Crew gang really loved their time in the Emerald Isle, as the photos they shared on Instagram show.
As well as showing off the beautiful scenery in Kerry, the feature also highlights places in the county to visit, and shares a guide to hotels and airports nearby.
The team clearly fell in love with both the area and the people of Kerry.
"The landscape was so many shades of green. It was like a movie set," said art director Mark.
They also acquired a grá for some of the fluffier residents of Ireland. "Sheep were literally just walking down the middle of the road," Tara said.
Stylist Gayle loved the laid-back vibes from the people who lived in such a visually stunning location.
"Everyone we met was so laid-back. And the view was just so lush, mossy, ferny, sheep dotted … very dramatic," she said.
The glowing promotion for the Kingdom has been widely welcomed by locals, who are delighted with the boost for Kerry tourism.
Kenmare hotelier Francis Brennan, who runs the Park Hotel in Kenmare, has thanked the team for their coverage of the area and for mentioning his hotel as a place to stay in the piece.
A big thank you to Tara Rehak & all @jcrew for the fab December Kerry issue from all @parkkenmare & @dromquinna
— francis brennan (@francisbrennanb) November 10, 2015
@francisbrennanb great to see another ad campaign putting Kerry on the map!
— Donna Mercer (@M76Donna) November 10, 2015
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