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. In 2024 Lucy began working as a textiles design for Workingmenblues, Amsterdam, specialising in embroidery and sequin design. She is currently based in Dublin working as a costume dresser for West End productions including Wicked, Hamilton and Dr. Strangelove.
Textiles Design for Workingmenblues Amsterdam (photo: Maria Sanjuan Castillo, styling: Martina Di Marco)
Earrings for WMB X Enso Vintage Amsterdam (photo: Maria Sanjuan Castillo, styling: Martina Di Marco)
Textiles Design for Workingmenblues Amsterdam (photo: Maria Sanjuan Castillo, styling: Martina Di Marco)
Garment construction for WMB Summer 24 (photo: Elyse Null direction: Maria Sanjuan Castillo, Martina Di Marco)
Trinity Fashion Show 2024. Model: Sadie Benson
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.
Trinity Fashion Show 2023. Models: Ella O'Brien and Carla Cooney. Photo: Kodak Dan
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 Da Trinity Fashion Show 2023. Model: Carla Cooney. Photo: Kodak Dan
Plastic waste on fabric. Lottozero 2023
Plastic waste on fabric. Lottozero 2023
Plastic waste on fabric. Lottozero 2023
(Lucy Folan Degree Collection 2022) Model: Emily Bourke, Photography: Lucy Folan
Ready to wear collection 2023. Model: Rebecca Hyland. Currently on sale at Om Diva, Drury street.
(Lucy Folan Degree Collection 2022) Model: Emily Bourke and Lauryn Creamer Nwadike, Photography: Lucy Folan
Model: Emily Bourke, Photo: 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
(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
