This time of year often comes with a scramble to ‘bag a winter coat’ ASAP. Factor in how seasonal pieces are now becoming viral sell-outs (see COS’ double-breasted black wool coat from last year as a case in point) only adds to the sense of urgency. And a frazzled sense of pressure: “if I don’t buy now, will I spend the rest of the winter months waiting for my dream coat to restock, only for it to come back next spring when it’s too late?” As a solution, may I propose a slow fashion alternative: the Irish-designed winter coat.
It’s no surprise that Irish designers are schooled in great cover-ups. We’re experts in dressing for bad weather, plus heritage fabrics such as Donegal tweed and wool are about more than dressing, they nudge at a kind of national pride. This season’s batch of outerwear is a lesson in luxury. The Landskein’s lust-worthy double-breasted lambswool coats are hand-cut and expertly tailored by the finest European artisans, using fabric woven exclusively for the brand by Molloy & Sons Donegal. While Skerries label Jack Murphy incorporates sustainability into its business model – its striking tweed coats, woven in Donegal and Yorkshire, are available on a made-to-order basis. Shop the best Irish designed coats below.
