Irish designers revive traditional dressmaking techniques

Irish designers are revitalizing traditional dressmaking techniques, including beetled linen, to create contemporary fashion. This effort aims to preserve heritage and combat fast fashion. Designers like Aoife Rooney are incorporating techniques like beetling, a process that gives linen a distinctive sheen, into their collections. This involves pounding linen with wooden blocks for hours. The revival of these techniques reflects a broader interest in Irish heritage within the fashion industry, with museums and designers collaborating to keep these skills alive.