Our Story

We launched in 2017 with the vision to create a conscientious, distinctive label; merging art, design and street style.

With a futuristic and sporty aesthetic, each garment easily transitions from day to post-work. Our tailoring and attention to detail is a staple of our brand, and the structure and innovative cut of each garment enables you to creatively tailor your look to your own individual style. Each garment is custom-made and hand-crafted in Dublin; minimizing waste and supporting our circular and ethical approach to fashion.

We are driven by Sustainability. Each design incorporates varied combinations of fabrics-resulting in a unique graphic, colour-blocked design, appeal. The jersey and woven fabrics are organic and Oeko-Tex certified*. We have introduced Tencel (also known as lyocell) and modal fibers, as they are produced using recyclable, earth-friendly solvents. Blended with cotton, Tencel adds wrinkle-resistance, with the lustrous feel of a silk.  As we move forward, we seek to constantly research new textiles such as the use of hemp and seaweed combinations, without compromising the inherent properties we build into the garments.

We seek to find the perfect balance between trends and your lifestyle-representing your values with our luxe materials, functional designs and sustainability initiatives.

 
 

ThE DESIGNER

Orla Langan is our lead designer and eponymous brand founder.

A graduate of Ireland’s National College of Art and Design, Orla also has a Masters in Multi-Media Systems from Trinity College Dublin.

She brings a wealth of creative interpretation with her experience in international sportswear apparel, having designed for brands such as Fila, Sweaty Betty in London and Puma, Lee Jeans.

She went on to work as a trend analyst with the world’s leading trend forecaster WGSN in London, and has kept her keen eye sharp for introducing the most exciting trends to her own label.

With her incredible industry experience, demand has grown for her freelance design & consultancy, with projects that resonate with Orla’s values. Some of her recent work and research includes:

  • ‘Farm to Fabric’ Looking at textiles for collections combining cotton, lyocell, flax (linen), hemp, wool or seaweed and so forth with other plant based fibres e.g. CELLIANT® in keeping with Design for Sustainability and the Circular Economy, so garments are more biodegradable/compostable

  • Researching using Ultrasonic Welding Technology

  • Developing sustainable adaptable clothing concepts for buttonfree.ie (coming soon)

  • Ongoing sourcing of circular textiles and manufacturers with view of working with and supporting Indigenous Artisans and Communities at home and abroad

Orla also participates in CoP: Community of Practice ‘Creative Futures Academy