Photo above of summer hat by Emily-Jean o’Byrne at Sinead’s Boutique in Limerick.

Irish female innovators are creating a superb range of world-class fashion and beauty products that are worth splashing out on. I’ve taking a look at the personalities behind six unique style concepts from Irish organic lotions, to canopy sleeves, designer jewellery and stunning millinery. Maybe you have a great concept worth launching too? Here are some ideas that may help you feel inspired.

 

WAXPERTS :Ellen Kavanagh and her colleague Trish O’Brien set up the best selling award-winning hair removing wax called Waxperts Original hot wax. The unique formulation makes the wax application ultra flexible so it won’t snap or break on removal. It has been “snapped up” by top beauticians due to its pure wax content and easy hair removal formula. Waxperts.ie

 

 

COCOA BROWN by Marissa Carter. Talented Marissa Carter is the glamorous founder and creator of Cocoa Brown –the ubiquitous tanning mousse. CB is possibly the most well-known product in the female teen bedroom and Marissa can take the credit for producing a generation of permo-tanned girls who dare to bare a lot more than their older sisters. The Kardashian clan is also a fan of the hot pink Tan in a can. Cocoabrown.ie

 

 

 

CANOPI SLEEVES by Sandra Walsh. Sandra came up with the perfect solution for problem arms, upper batwing blubber, jiggly triceps etc by inventing breathable attachable sleeves in a diverse range of fabrics, styles, shades and luxurious decorative elements. For women who usually had to shun sleeveless dresses and blouses this was a glam game-changer that would arm women with the right material.  Canopisleeves.com

 

 

 

SKINICIAN founded by Hilary McMurray & daughter Shelley. They stepped into the ultra-competitive world of skincare with the launch of a professional skincare brand aimed at anti-ageing and hydrating.Over a period of 3 years a team of skincare professionals formulated and tested their award winning creams to create this leading skincare regime. Today Hilary and Shelley are regular supporters of Women in Business. skinician.com

 

 

 

Emily-Jean: The label is growing and Emily Jean is a striking milliner creating collections for hat couture and bridal collections. She works with diverse materials and embellishments to make a headturning style. She is based in Galway home of Ireland’s famous milliner Philip Treacy. emily-jean.com

 

 

 

 

Bláithín Ennis is a young Jewellery designer who prides herself on her ability to source and combine unusual materials from around the world to produce striking pieces. The Bláithín Ennis label is affordable and beautifully designed, incorporating simple, craft driven techniques. Within a year of graduating from NCAD in Dublin, Bláithín went about setting up her own label. bláithínennis.com