Buyers prove passion for Irish fashion remains

IRISH designers said it has been a successful few days for business during London Fashion Week, despite concerns that the week has failed to attract big international buyers.

Popular names like Quin and Donnelly and Avoca presented their collections for autumn/winter 2008 in London yesterday.

Six other independent Irish labels, including Aideen Bodkin, Deborah Veale, Fee G, Mary Grant, Rachel Mackay and N&C Kilkenny, showed collections at the Pure exhibition taking place away from the main catwalk events.