Six Griffith College Fashion Graduates Showcase Their Designs at Ireland Fashion Week 2026
Six Griffith College Fashion Design graduates showcased their work at Ireland Fashion Week 2026, joining some of Ireland’s most exciting established and emerging designers.
Abby O’Connell, Chloé Burke, Torin O’Neill, Caoimhe Powell, Gemma Holden and Aoibhe Harney took part in this year’s programme, showcasing their work under their own independent fashion labels across a range of runway shows and events.
Running from 7–12 October 2026, Ireland Fashion Week brought together more than 90 designers for a series of runway shows, exhibitions and industry events celebrating Irish fashion and creativity.
Abby O'Connell
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Fashion Design graduate Abby O’Connell presented her work under her independent label, SEST, as part of the DAMHSA Graduate Show.
Photography - @tankagrapher
Videographer. @aimeemonroestudio
BTTS - @haciedaaa
Model - @itzareallysaoirse
Location - @laraghhouse1740
Instagram: SEST6872
Chloé Burke
Chloé Burke Studios
Chloé Burke also took part in the Graduate Show, presenting her work under Chloe Burke Studios.
Model: @aoibhinnclancy
Photography: @ella0brien
Hair: @lorealukandireland_
Makeup: @sosucosmetics
Instagram: chloeburkestudios
Torin O'Neill
TORIN
Torin O’Neill showcased his work under his label, TORIN. Torin was also part of the Designers Guild Dinner Promo shoot, and was a recipient of the Ireland Fashion Week Student Bursary.
Photography : @yam_photography
Model : @maddiehayes0
Hair : @lorealukandireland
Makeup : @sosucosmetics
Instagram: torinoneilldesign
Caoimhe Powell
Caoimhe Powell Studios
Fashion Design graduate Caoimhe Powell participated in The Irish Edit Showroom, which took place at Windmill QTR in Dublin on 9–10 October.
Photography : Sia Suil @sia.suil
Model: Sonya @skhooomiak , ROS Model Management @rosmodelmanagement
Creative Director / Producer / Stylist Zeda the Architect @notzeda
Co Producer / Set Designer Jenny Nulty @jennynulty_
Hair Georgia Haverty @georgiahaverty_ | Ultan Keena @ultan_keena_pro
Makeup & body skin finish Lan Nguyen-Grealis @lanslondon | @sosucosmetics @drippinggold
Instagram: caoimhepowellstudios
Aoibhe Harney
Aoibhe Rose Studios
Aoibhe Rose Harney also showcased her work at Ireland Fashion Week 2026 under her label, Aoibhe Rose Studios.
Model: @oyenasixaba_
Hair @lorealpro @lorealpro_education_uki @pauldaveyhair @daveyhairdressing
Makeup & skin finish @sosucosmetics @drippinggold @lanslondon
Skin prep @lumadoc
Creative Director & Producer @laoiseoconnell
Creative Director and Stylist @yourjarofstyling
Assistant Producer @alix.n.weld
Instagram: aoibherosestudios
Gemma Holden
Gemma Holden Archive
Gemma Holden also took part in the DAMHSA Graduate Showcase.
Model: @ykmk_
Photographers: @yam_photography @ketyduran
Hair & Makeup: @sosucosmetics @lorealukandireland
Instagram: gemmaholdenarchive
From Griffith College to the Irish Fashion Industry
At Griffith College, Fashion Design students develop their creative and technical skills through practical studio work, garment construction, textile experimentation, and industry-focused projects.
Seeing Griffith graduates progress to events such as Ireland Fashion Week is a fantastic achievement and an opportunity to celebrate their continued development within Ireland’s fashion industry.
Congratulations to Abby, Chloé, Torin, Caoimhe, Gemma, and Aoibhe!
Interested in studying Fashion Design? Explore Fashion Design at Griffith College and discover how our students develop their skills through practical learning, industry engagement, and creative projects