THURSDAY 30 MARCH
IRISH FASHION INNOVATION AWARDS
RADISSON BLU HOTEL & SPA, GALWAY 7PM
Designer finalists from across Ireland come together to create a show-stopping fashion showcase with bespoke creations from each of their new collections. Guests are in for a treat with Special Features from top Irish fashion designers, followed by an Awards Ceremony. Tickets are €35 each (reserved seating €50). Reserved seating includes a luxury goodie bag worth €75, and both tickets include a drinks reception, including an after party with live music from the Amazing Apples. Book now to avoid disappointment.
FRIDAY 31 MARCH
COUNCIL CHAMBERS PROSPECT HILL, GALWAY
A series of workshops will be presented by Eddie Shanahan, Chairperson of the Council of Irish Fashion Design, Director of the Leitrim Design House, Member of the Steering Committee for the National Design Strategy, Partner with Brown Thomas on ‘Irish Designers Create’ project, Consultant to Irish and international fashion designers on product and business development, Consultant to leading Irish and international retailers, Guest lecturer on Retail Degree Program @LYIT and Fashion Marketing Program at Griffith College, Presenter of Business and Product Development programs for state agencies, Local Enterprise Offices and craft & business networks around the country.
BUSINESS AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP 11AM
Tickets €20
A solutions based workshop for designers and makers in the fashion, homeware and craft sectors addressing issues of branding, design, marketing and the logistics of selling.
REVIVING RETAIL 3PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS PROSPECT HILL, GALWAY
Tickets €30
A stimulating and innovative look at the key challenges and opportunities for retailers across a wide range of categories including fashion, accessories, menswear, homeware, craft, jewellery and pharmaceutical. Topics will include branding, marketing, sourcing, service and the integration of online and traditional retail formats.
SATURDAY 1 APRIL
BLOGGERS BREAKFAST 10AM
Free Event
The day will kick off with 20 lucky fashion bloggers enjoying a sumptuous Galway breakfast before they embark on the Galway Fashion Trail.
Follow their story with #galwayfashiontrail
11AM-5PM
Fashion lovers will be treated to the very best of what’s on offer in Galway by joining this unique free event. Galway Fashion Trail will see the city’s leading fashion retailers host sequential fashion shows in their stores. Each retailer will include the collection of one Galway-based designer as part of their fashion show. Followers are welcome to join anywhere along the trail. Retailers will have special offers on the day.