5 Irish Businesses you should know about.
There are so many amazing female-founded Irish businesses & we think it is so important to support Irish women in business. These are 5 Irish, female-founded businesses that we are loving at the moment & that you should know about.
Nicki Hoyne Collection
Nicki Hoyne is a slow fashion footwear & handbags brand. Nicki, an Irish designer, is passionate about creating meaningful fashion accessories that are fun, unique and comfortable. Nicki Hoyne’s newest collection ‘The Moment’ has just launched and the inspiration behind the collection is shoes to wear when celebrating unforgettable moments that shape our lives.
Ella & Jo
Ella & Jo is an award-winning Irish skincare brand, founded by two experts in their field - Charlene Flanagan & Niamh Ryan. Ella & Jo’s products are inspired by plants & wellbeing and powered by science. Ella & Jo’s products focus on morning and nighttime routines, which are so important to prioritise for your wellbeing.
Maie Atelier
Maie Atelier is an Irish premium sunglasses brand who recently launched their first collection, inspired by Morocco. Maie Atelier was founded by Robyn Trout, who is a freelance presenter, podcast host & influencer. We are obsessed with the vibe of this brand, everything from the social media down to the emails are so well thought out and designed. The sunglasses are premium acetate sunglasses that come in different styles & colours.
Drobey
Drobey, founded by Nicky & Ella Dwyer, is a fashion rental platform that aims to take the guilt out of keeping up with fast fashion trends & experimenting on one-off looks. Drobey encourages you to invest in your staples & they’ll take care of the rest, providing unique, high-quality occasionwear for you to rent at a fraction of the retail price. They also have a showroom in Dublin, where you can book an appointment to call in, try on a few dresses & decide which is best for your special occasion.
The Smooth Company
The Smooth Company is an Irish beauty brand, founded by Áine Kennedy, who have amazing hair hero products. Áine worked in the beauty industry for 8 years and noticed a gap in the market for a product that can give you slicked back, smooth hair without damaging it. Liv has been obsessed with the brand’s first product, The Smooth Stick, for months & it is always top of her list for repurchases.
