Laura Weber: The Irish designer who worked on Jill Biden's dress

Demand for Weber's work has soared following the US presidential inauguration, where her embroidery work on Jill Biden's dress was seen by millions 

Jill Biden stepped out of the White House following the inauguration in an outfit that was partly created by Irish designer Laura Weber. Picture: Jabin Botsford/ Getty Images

The name on everyone’s masked-up lips in the fashion world right now? Dublin native Laura Weber. The NCAD graduate has officially joined the ranks of celebrity-favorite designers following her work on First Lady Jill Biden’s evening ensemble for the presidential inauguration.

Weber created the embroidery for Ms Biden’s white cashmere coat and silk wool cady dress, designed by Gabriela Hearst, for weeks, spending two to four hours applying a flower for each of the 50 US states to the dress's silk organza neckline and arms.