A long, hot summer warms up Fee G’s sales

A dress from the Fee Gee collection by Fiona Heaney (right)

The long stretch of warm, sunny weather has helped some fashion retailers bounce back from the effects of Storm Emma, according to one Irish designer.

Fiona Heaney, whose label Fee G is 15 years in business this year, said the fact that the sunshine lasted as long as it did helped shift spring/summer stock that had been unsold earlier in the season.

“Boutiques found spring/summer really difficult this year because of Storm Emma,” ...