Hollywood beckons as Irish designer prepares for Oscars red carpet

An Irish fashion designer who has been in the business just two years will see her work at the Oscars next weekend.

Laura-Jayne Halton — after hearing Irish producer Fodhla Cronin O’Reilly on RTÉ’s John Murray Show discussing the nomination of her production of Head Over Heels — took a chance and sent some of her designs to the Oscars-bound Kerry girl.

Less than half an hour later, the 28-year-old hit the jackpot.