Fashion: The complete look

The best of Irish fashion will be on show at the Arthur Cox Irish Fashion Showcase in the RDS this Wednesday. Ruth O'Connor talks to some of the designers who'll be there.

A hat by milliner Polly McGettigan.

The work of artist Edward Hopper infuses the winter canvas of Natalie B Coleman. The much-talked about Irish designer says the American Realist's work, along with the "colours of hotel lobbies" - cartoon blue, brushed gold, red and black - have informed her soon-to-be launched A/W 13 collection. But there's more - her unique prints are adorning luxurious fabrics, to which have been added embroidered linings and strong zip details.

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