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15 truly iconic Irish fashion moments

Pretty sure when Yves Saint Laurent said “Fashion fades. Style is eternal.” he was talking about this lot.

1. Mary Robinson’s perm

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And the Presidential Purple inauguration coat. Yes Mary, stand out from all those black suits!

2. Jean Byrne’s leather dresses

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Jean makes the weather forecast an EVENT, every time.

3. The Morbegs’ waistcoats

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There’s something so elegant about these, with the detailing reminiscent of Celtic art – it almost makes you forget fact that Molly and Rossa are essentially oversized talking dogs.

4. Anne Doyle’s pearls

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The ideal accessory for her immaculate suits and pristine bob. The original Irish style icon.

5. Everything going on in this photo

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But especially Stephen Gately’s open shirt, Shane Lynch’s dungarees, and Keith Duffy’s braces. Pirate chic!

7. Bosco’s matching hair and blush

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So daring. Not to mention Bosco has been championing the androgynous look for years now.

8. The B*Witched double denim era

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Inspirational to so many girls of the 2000s. And with the way fashion is going, the dark wash double denim trend is due to come back around.

9. Jedward’s quiffs

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The original mile-high ones. Majestic.

10. Michael Flatley’s billowing sleeves

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OK, he’s not Irish himself, but we’re claiming the sleeves. And the dance moves.

11. Dougal’s Ireland jersey

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He has to wear his clerical clothing all day, so he expresses himself through his pyjamas. It’s a beautiful thing.

12. Bertie’s canary yellow trousers

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A statement. Maybe not one he intended to make… but a statement nonetheless.

13. The King Nidge runners

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Probably the first time Nike Air Max have been used as a recurring motif on Irish television?

14. Six’s all-white theme

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Like a Daz advert. So crisp! So pure!

15. And Pat Kenny’s jam jars

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Could he have known back then that trendy young upstarts were going to be stealing his look in 2017? He couldn’t have.

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