Hello and welcome…
My name is Alice Halliday, I am a sustainable couture designer/creator based in West Cork, Ireland.
I am passionate about creating artisan heirlooms, to cherish and treasure for lifetimes.
My creations are ethically designed and mindfully slow-crafted at my Atelier, in Skibbereen.
A whimsical aesthetic and luxurious attention to detail characterises my work, each piece is lovingly handmade using repurposed and reimagined vintage fabrics, antique trimmings, off-cuts and remnants.
It all began from the age of 9, hand-stitching Barbie clothes with my mother, Claire. I started making my own range of accessories as a young teenager, using repurposed vintage fabrics, which I sold in local shops.
I am deeply inspired by nature. I grew up in the countryside, and have always felt connected to the natural environment. As a lover of flowers and the wild landscapes of West Cork; Meadows, woodlands and beaches are my favourite places to find inspiration and forage for natural materials. Some of my headpieces even incorporate beach combed treasures found on local beaches.
I went to art college and University in the UK after finishing school in West Cork. I won ‘Student of the Year’ after completing my Diploma in Art and Design (specialising in Fashion and Textiles) at Warwickshire College, Leamington Spa.
It was then on to the University for the Creative Arts (Epsom) to study Fashion Design and Innovation. I graduated in 2010 with a 2:1 BA (Hons) Degree and showcased my graduate collection ‘Soul Salvation’ on the catwalk at the prestigious London Graduate Fashion Week.
In 2011 I set up my clothing brand, after winning the award ‘Cork Fashion Week Designer of The Year 2011’ for my debut collection ‘Tea with Tamara’.
My work has been featured in numerous acclaimed publications.
I also style fashion and personal photo shoots, for brands and creative artists, as well as creating and styling bespoke pieces for musicians to wear during performances or in music videos.
You can visit my private atelier/studio in Skibbereen via appointment, where you can come to browse/try on/buy pieces or request a consultation to have something custom made. Email me here to book.
Thank you for reading my story.
With love, Alice x
This video is an oldie from 2019, but gives some more background to my story, and the sentimentally behind my work. I was working from home at the time, before I opened my atelier. And I’ve since had another son too, blessed to be a mother of two precious boys.