About The Designer
Louise Kennedy
With an international reputation for creating clothes that are appreciated for their luxury, sophistication, and quality, Louise Kennedy has built a lifestyle brand that reflects her distinctive style and elegance.
Exquisite fabrics and meticulous attention to detail define each collection, with pure, flattering lines designed for women of every age. Timeless ready-to-wear clothing is complemented by jewellery, handbags, and a signature fragrance that captures the essence of the brand.
Founded in 1983, the label opened its elegant Dublin flagship at 56 Merrion Square in 1998, followed by a store in London on West Halkin Street, SW1. Ireland’s premier department store, Brown Thomas – sister to Selfridges London – continues to carry the collection, having purchased the debut line in its entirety.
Over the years, Kennedy has dressed Ireland’s Presidents Mary Robinson and Mary McAleese, along with members of the British, European, and Middle Eastern royal families, as well as leading businesswomen and actresses.
Brand Partnerships
Collaborations include a hugely successful crystal collection for Tipperary Crystal and a line of tailored womens’ shirts with British tailors Turnbull & Asser. Louise Kennedy is a Style Ambassador for Mercedes-Benz, a collaboration which reflects the love of luxury styling and attention to detail of both brands.
In 1998, Louise Kennedy designed the current uniform for Aer Lingus and was recently reappointed to design its new uniform. Louise Kennedy was also commissioned by the former Chief Justice to design the first national judicial robes for the Irish Supreme Court.