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Helen McAlinden Made to Order | A Celebration of Irish Design & Craftsmanship

25 years of Irish design. A new expression of occasionwear.

Helen McAlinden Made to Order celebrates the art of dressmaking, bringing together our signature design approach and the specialist craftsmanship of Dublin-based Darla Haute Couture.

Designed and produced entirely in Dublin, the capsule collection offers a more personal approach to occasionwear, where individual fittings, considered construction and attention to detail are at the heart of every garment.

The Art of Making

Our Made to Order capsule collection was recently featured at The Art of Making | AW26, a collaborative event bringing together Helen McAlinden, Louis Copeland & Sons and Irish artist Gerard Byrne at his Dublin studio.

Celebrating the relationship between fashion, art and craftsmanship, the event provided an opportunity to showcase the collection alongside the work of fellow Irish creatives, highlighting the specialist skills and shared expertise behind Irish design.

Created in collaboration with Darla Haute Couture, the collection brings together two distinct areas of expertise: Helen McAlinden's approach to design and the specialist skills of traditional dressmaking.

Each garment is individually made to order, with personalised measurements and fittings ensuring a considered approach to fit and finish.

Proudly Irish. Proudly Guaranteed Irish.

For 25 years, Helen McAlinden has worked with Irish manufacturers, textile suppliers, independent designers and craftspeople, building relationships that support the wider Irish creative industry.

Our Made to Order capsule collection continues that commitment, supporting local production and specialist dressmaking skills in the heart of Dublin.

As proud members of Guaranteed Irish, we believe in the importance of supporting independent enterprise and preserving the craftsmanship that makes Irish design distinctive.