Fashion
Fashion History 101
Sybil Connolly: The Waterford woman who put Irish fabrics on an international stage There are many things that us Irish are known for around the world. From winning the Eurovision umpteen times to drinking Guinness like it’s water, it’s fair to say that the world has shaped its own version of what a stereotypical Irish person is like. However, one thing that we are not renowned for worldwide is our contribution to the global fashion industry. Despite our rich history of being skilled in certain areas of creativity such as art and poetry, when it comes to fashion there is no doubt that Ireland is typically overshadowed by other European countries like Italy or France, who have both earned their stripes as fashion capitals of the world. But of course, like anything, there are always exceptions to the rule. Enter Sybil Connolly.
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