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Paul Costelloe names fashion house successor

British and Irish fashion brand Paul Costelloe has announced that William Costelloe will continue the family’s legacy as creative director, succeeding his late father, who passed away in November 2025. William Costelloe, who has been design director at London-based Paul Costelloe for the past seven years, will now lead the development of all the...

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Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80

Irish-American fashion titan Paul Costelloe, who was the late Princess Diana's personal designer for over a decade, has died aged 80, his family said in a statement Saturday. "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a short illness," his family said, adding he was with his wife and seven children when he died...

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From heritage to high-fashion: Ireland stakes its claim with inaugural fashion week

As the number of global fashion weeks continues to climb, more regions are seeking to claim space on the international calendar: not only as cultural showcases, but as strategic platforms for creative communities. This month, Ireland joined their ranks, launching its inaugural Ireland Fashion Week, a five-day event that set out to both celebrate...

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Video: Paul Costelloe SS26 show during London fashion week

Paul Costelloe has released the full video of its Spring/Summer 2026 runway show from London Fashion Week, which concluded last week. The eight-minute presentation, available on the brand’s official YouTube channel, showcases Costelloe’s signature use of bold colors and dramatic silhouettes, bringing the collection’s vibrant energy to the catwalk.

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London Fashion Week goes 1960s... with a twist

London – The first full day of London Fashion Week kicked off with a nod to the Swinging Sixties by Irish designer and LFW veteran Paul Costelloe and Turkish designer Bora Aksu. 1960s-style Mod dresses and workwear in pastel linens, floral silk jacquards, and understated tweeds abounded in Costelloe's Spring/Summer collection, "Le ciel est...

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Video: Paul Costelloe FW23

In this video you can see Paul Costelloe’s FW23 collection presented at London Fashion Week. Video: Paul Costelloe Official via Youtube

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Video: Paul Costelloe SS22 collection

In this video, fashion designer Paul Costelloe has presented his SS22 collection at London Fashion Week. Watch the video below. Video: Paul Costelloe Official via YouTube Photo credit: Paul Costelloe, Facebook

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LFW SS22: Paul Costelloe

Irish designer Paul Costelloe unveiled his spring/summer 2022 collection through a ‘phygital’ fashion show for this year’s London Fashion Week. In a 45 look presentation, Costelloe presented a dynamic play on exaggerated silhouettes among more fitted designs, with a particular focus on layered babydoll dresses complete with accentuated flared...

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Video: Paul Costelloe FW21 collection

In this video, Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe has presented his FW21 collection at London Fashion Week (LFW). Watch the video below. Do you want to see more FW21 clothing collections? Click here to view the FashionUnited Marketplace. Video: Paul Costelloe Official via YouTube Photo credit: London Fashion Week

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LFW: Paul Costelloe feeling optimistic for SS21

Paul Costelloe brought his studio to London Fashion Week for an intimate spring/summer 2021 presentation, featuring staff from his atelier, his family, as well as his playful designs, to the impressive setting of the Palm Court in the Waldorf Hilton. While a global pandemic may have stopped Costelloe putting on his usual catwalk showcase,...