Lucy Folan is a graduate of Fashion Design from the National College of Art and Design. (2022) Since graduating from university her research has centred around experimental textiles production and techniques. In 2023, on a residency in Prato, Lucy looked at garment recycling practices and sustainable textiles production. Her collections have been sold in Dublin stores including Om Diva and Bow & Pearl and have been worn by musicians such as CMAT and Pippa Molony. In 2024, Lucy was named in The Irish Times 'One's to Watch', for her role in fashion and textiles in Ireland. She is currently working as a fabric intern with a textiles design company in Amsterdam, specialising in embroidery.
The Irish Independent: Model students make leap into fashion retail. Article: Bairbre Power Photo:Steve Humphreys
Trinity Fashion Show 2023. Models: Ella O'Brien and Carla Cooney. Photo: Kodak Dan
Ready to wear collection 2023. Model: Rebecca Hyland. Currently on sale at Om Diva, Drury street.
(Irish Times Feature on Om Diva Boutique and the Off Cuts Project) Article: Deirdre Mc Quilan, Styling: Sean O Shaughnessy, Makeup: Julia Hazel, Model: Julia Hazel
Ready to wear collection 2023. Model: Rebecca Hyland. Currently on sale at Om Diva, Drury street.
Plastic waste on fabric. Lottozero 2023
Plastic waste on fabric. Lottozero 2023
Plastic waste on fabric. Lottozero 2023
Trinity Fashion Show 2023. Models: Ella O'Brien and Carla Cooney. Photo: Kodak Da Trinity Fashion Show 2023. Model: Carla Cooney. Photo: Kodak Dan
Ready to wear collection 2023. Model: Rebecca Hyland. Currently on sale at Om Diva, Drury street.
(Lucy Folan Degree Collection 2022) Model: Emily Bourke, Photography: Lucy Folan
(Lucy Folan Degree Collection 2022) Model: Emily Bourke and Lauryn Creamer Nwadike, Photography: Lucy Folan
(Lucy Folan Degree Collection 2022) Model: Emily Bourke and Lauryn Creamer Nwadike, Photography: Lucy Folan
(Two Piece Suit: Lucy Folan) Styling/ Creative Direction: Becca Boyce, Photography/ Creative Direction: Bobbi Fay, Model: Tiarnan McCabe, Makeup and Hair: India OShea, Styling/ Photo Assistant: Isabel Farrington, Stockist: Om Diva Boutique
Trinity Fashion Show 2024. Model: Sadie Benson
(Two Piece Suit: Lucy Folan) Photographer: Mark Hill, Makeup: John Keenan, Hair: David Boardman, Styling: Eoin Gavin, Photography Assistant: Jasmin Grace, Model: Olan Song, Agency: Ros Model Management, Studio: Studio R
