This weekend, Irish sustainable fashion stylist and journalist, Roxanne Parker, will host two conversations about Irish textiles and fashion at the Sustainable Living Stage of Bord Bia Bloom 2026, in association with The Design and Craft Council of Ireland. Both events will explore the future of Irish textiles, heritage & endangered craft, and sustainability.
Of particular interest to felters is Saturday’s event, “The Future of Irish Wool: Heritage, Sustainability & Innovation.”
This event will open with a fashion show celebrating Irish wool and Irish woven textiles, followed by a conversation on sustainability, heritage manufacturing, farming, fashion and textile innovation.
Joining Roxanne are the following:
- Chris Weiniger, GM, @donegalyarns & @irish_grown_wool_council_
- Patrick Temple, @magee1866
- Alison Gault, Senior Lecturer, Fashion & Knit, Belfast School of Art, Ulster University and an @irish_grown_wool_council_ member
When: Saturday, the 30th of May at 10:30 AM
Where: Sustainable Living Stage, at Bloom
On Sunday at 11:15 AM, there will be a fashion show and a panel discussion on linen.
Opening with a fashion show celebrating Irish linen and contemporary Irish linen design, followed by a discussion on weaving, endangered craft practices, sustainability and the evolving future of Irish linen.
Joining Roxanne are the following:
- Alison Gault, Ulster University
- Rosy Temple, @magee1866
- Kevin Devlin, @williamclarkandsons
- Annalise Duffy, @linenshirtcompany
More information about events is on the Bord Bia Bloom website – https://www.bordbiabloom.com/whats-on/event-schedule/
Instagram: @roxanne_parker @dccireland @irish_grown_wool_council_ @bordbiabloom
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