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15 truly iconic Irish fashion moments
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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