Marion Cuddy Irish Designers Emporium 3.79

We stock a fabulous selection of statement coats, day and evening dresses. To make it a one-stop shop, there is also a great variety of beautiful accessories to suit any budget. Aine McDonnell, Tyrrell&Brennan, Lisa Shawgi, Gertrude Sampson, Caroline Mitchel are just a few of the designers stocked in-store with Jennifer Rothwell being the latest edition to this eclectic designer mix.


Knitwear is the shop’s strong point and it’s all Irish. The vibrant colours of Heather Finn’s knits always attract attention and the sweater dresses of Lisa Shawgi, a designer steadily developing a distinctive, individual look, are stylish and classy. Gertrude Sampson’s extraordinary way with wool, a skill that can make a chunky cabled cardigan look like luxurious fur or a fine alpaca coat look like thistledown, demonstrates her idiosyncratic approach. Add to that the more elaborate creations of Caroline Mitchell and newcomer Jennifer Rothwell, and Cuddy gets full marks for a good selection.
DEIRDRE MCQUILLAN – The Irish Times. May 2011