Fabric of a Nation | A Fashion Tour

This one-hour tour dives into the creative minds of Philip Treacy, Orla Kiely, Carmel Snow, Jonathan Anderson, and many more.

Celebrating the Dior Fall ‘27 Fashion Show, taking place in Trinity College on 4th December 2026 under Jonathan Anderson’s creative direction, this tour explores fascinating stories from Irish diaspora design history, including:

• Wicklow woman Genevieve Figgis, the first Irish artist commissioned for Dior.
• How convict uniforms worn by Irish emigrants were designed for humiliation and punishment.
• The scandal of Olympic medallist Fanny Durack wearing a form-fitting swimsuit in 1912.
• Dalkey-born Carmel Snow, who became editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar.

Perfect for those passionate about fashion, design and the Irish diaspora’s impact on the industry.