by Aoife McLoughlin
LIMERICK School of Art & Design (LSAD) students will have their dress designs inspired by gas masks, 18th century soldier’s helmets, rifles and a World War I parachute on display at the National Museum at Collins Barracks.
The 12 garments, inspired by the museum’s award-winning exhibition ‘Soldiers & Chiefs’ were designed and made by a group of creative second year students of the BA (Hons) in Fashion Design at LSAD.
Michelle Molloy, Fashion Design Lecturer at LSAD, said:“The Fashion Department at LSAD are delighted with this partnership with the National Museum. Our students had the opportunity to research and document the Soldiers and Chiefs exhibition firsthand, forming a valuable understanding of the importance of primary research within their work.
“This hands-on approach has greatly enhanced their understanding of historical uniform and artefacts which is evident in the standard of finish and detail in the final garments.”
The exhibition is on display at at the National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks, Dublin at 2pm on Saturday September 20 until October 26.
