Designer vows to replicate her stolen garments

ONE of Ireland’s top fashion designers is determined to work her fingers to the bone replicating haute couture garments worth thousands of euro stolen from her studio.

Helen Cody will be up against the clock —– most of the 18 pieces that were taken were due to be showcased at the Irish Fashion Awards at the end of next month.

The awards are part of Dublin Fashion Week and Ms Cody has been nominated for Designer of the Year, together with John Rocha.