From Austria to Asia: How travel has influenced Irish fashion designer Helen Steele

The Monaghan-based designer reflects on childhood holidays, eye-opening journeys and the places that continue to shape her creativity

Award-winning Irish fashion designer Helen Steele

Award-winning Irish fashion designer Helen Steele has travelled extensively for both work and curiosity, drawing inspiration from history, craft, culture, and place. Based in Monaghan, her global outlook has long informed her creative world, from early childhood adventures to eye-opening journeys across Europe, Asia, and beyond. Here, she reflects on the travel moments that have stayed with her most, and the places that continue to inspire her.

Favourite childhood holiday memory