I am whizzing through the countryside on the train to the airport, reflecting on such a lovely time at home in Kilkenny this week. I caught up with lots of friends, had fun with my mini me, got to Dublin for some meetings and had a goo in Brown Thomas. The good stuff doesn't sell out like it does in the big cities, lots of Matthieu Blazy's Chanel with no queues! The new collections are so good, craftsmanship, texture and little touches. LOVE!
I treated myself to a piece of fashion history as well! When you're in the market for a little black bag and want a piece of Jonathan Anderson's first collection for Dior. It had to be done, it was meant to be. The little ladybird detail is perfection.
I'd love to stay another week in Ireland, time went so fast. I've had to cut it short to go to Spain to approve new collection shoe samples. I'm missing the Image Businesswoman of the Year Awards tonight in Dublin. I'm nominated in the Creative Businesswoman category, it is my 7th time being nominated. I must find out what the record is.
I can't wait to get to the factory and see the new samples. The Autumn Winter 2026 collection is really taking shape. I feel a massive reset and redirection coming. Something solid and grounded, if that makes sense? It's more of a feeling right now than something I can explain. Make sure you are signed up to my weekly newsletter for a sneak peek of the new collection very soon: Sign Up
A life hack for you... get a bike! I live within a 15 minute walk of where I socialise. I jump on the bike and I'm home in minutes. No taxis, no late walks home. Added bonus, feeling like a kid.
Written by Nicki Hoyne