Sticking Their Necks Out

Dairine and Keira Kennedy’s can-do attitude led them to set up their own Irish luxury scarf collection, KDK

(From left) KDK Emerald Floral, €235, 100% cashmere, stocked in Brown Thomas; khaki parka coat, Sportmax, €950; black ribbed vest, James Perse €60; blue jeans, J Brand, €245, all at Brown Thomas; (centre) KDK Emerald Floral, €235, 100% cashmere, stocked in Brown Thomas; khaki parka coat, Sportmax, €950; (and right) black ribbed vest, James Perse €60; blue jeans, J Brand, €245, all at Brown Thomas; KDK Shamrocks, €90, 100% wool, stocked in Avoca (instore from Oct); khaki check dress VINCE, €355, at Brown Thomas

‘What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?” That was the question Dairine Kennedy asked her sister, Keira. The response, and the result, is KDK, an Irish luxury scarf collection enjoying considerable success since its 2012 launch. Here, the duo talk about the inspiration behind the brand.