Gemma & Emma Podcast - Louise Kennedy

Louise Kennedy is an Irish fashion designer and businesswoman who, in 2013, was called the 'uncrowned queen of Irish fashion'. Kennedy was named Irish Designer of the Year award in 1989 and 1990. She won a Fashion Oscar in 1992 for the Best Irish Designer Collection and in 1994 was the first female designer to receive an award for Outstanding Achievements in Fashion from the Irish Clothing Industry. Throughout her career Kennedy has been recognised for her suit and coat designs, winning awards specifically for these in 1985 (Best Irish Coat Collection), 1991 (Best Suit and Best Coat Award), and 1993 (Best Coat and Suit Collection Designer of the Year). She opened her flagship stores in Dublin (at 56 Merrion Square) and London in 1997, the same year in which she designed uniforms for flight staff on Aer Lingus. Since 1999 she has also designed glassware for Tipperary Crystal, collaborating with Marcus Notley since 2001. Join us in conversation and let this be your Monday motivation. http://www.louisekennedy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1louisekennedy Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/1LouiseKennedy Subscribe to The Lifestyle News Hound on iTunes: tinyurl.com/tlnhpodcast ...and follow us on instagram @thelifestylenewshound Follow Emma Forbes (@emmaforbeslifestyle) and Gemma Sheppard (@sheppardstyle) This episode of The Lifestyle News Hound was recorded by Matthew Waltho and produced by Daniel Lucas of Dpict Media (@DpictMedia). Music by Rebecca Huston (@romantic_thriller).