Irish fashion legend Paul Costelloe dies aged 80 after short illness

The celebrated designer behind decades of London Fashion Week shows and a long-running Dunnes Stores line has died aged 80

Paul Costello. Picture: Nick Bradshaw

Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe, one of the most recognisable names in Irish style and a longtime fixture at London Fashion Week, has died aged 80.

In a statement, his family said they were “deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a short illness”.