In 2018, the Irish fashion industry is going international. The visual language of Irish fashion has become a global entity. The landscape is small but incredibly promising. Designers across the island are producing world-class fashion, yet few people outside Ireland own a piece of Irish fashion or can name an Irish designer. The Aran jumper, a traditional type of knit sweater, hails from the Aran Islands on the west coast of Ireland; the cable-knit design is world-renowned. The playful patterns of Orla Kiely are emblematic of Irish houseware and interior design. And, of course, there's the Tara Brooch, an iconic, seventh-century Celtic totem which now lives among other significant ancient jewelry items in Ireland's national archives.

A camaraderie exists between the pool of successful Irish designers as they often participate in collaborative events celebrating and spotlighting Irish fashion. Irish colleges are launching the careers of many future stars. Past graduates include Jill de Burca, Emma Manley and Natalie B. Coleman. There is much work being done in universities around Ireland to foster new Irish designers; the next generation of Irish creative talent is bright. However, there needs to be more support in the form of funding and grants to truly secure the future of Irish design.