Shops in and around Dublin, Ireland
I’m in Dublin for a week (next week, to be precise) and aside from sightseeing, I’d like to explore what Irish menswear has to offer. I’m interested in local artisanal work, leaning on the side of traditional menswear — Donegal tweeds, Aran knits and such.
Any shop recommendations from local and/or knowledgeable enthusiasts would be very appreciated! 🙏 🤠
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Cleo Ltd. has the premium Aran knits. There's also Aran sweater market and O'Carrolls but their stuff is mid tier at best, geared to tourists.
When I say premium I mean high quality, made in Ireland and in some cases on the islands themselves. Some are hand knit. All of this means expensive.
cleo
Irish knitwear and design shop | Dublin, Ireland | Cleo Ltd
Handmade Traditional Irish Clothing & Crafts. Cleo is situated in the heart of Dublin City, Ireland. We specialise in Handknit Aran sweaters since 1936.
it's also an adorable little shoebox of a store.
There's Magee who make their own tweeds but the garment construction is overseas.
Magee 1866 | Donegal Tweed Jackets, Clothing and Accessories
Magee 1866 - over 150 years' designing, weaving & tailoring luxurious fabrics & clothing in Donegal. Explore our iconic Donegal Tweed jackets, coats and caps.
Kevin and Howlin is all trad focused. They use local fabrics but I don't know where they do their construction and the cuts lean boxy and old fashioned. https://www.kevinandhowlin.com/
Kevin & Howlin are one of the premier purveyors of tweeds in Ireland
Specialising in handwoven Donegal tweeds, Kevin & Howlin are one of the premier purveyors of tweeds in Ireland. With old world charm, we offer a very personalised service to our customers and our staff will guide you through our amazing range of tweeds.
We also offer a made to order tailoring service, with fully handmade and made-to-measure t...
Thank you wholeheartedly; all the suggestions are spot on what I'm looking for. If anything else springs to mind, please don't hesitate to add to the list!