Stephanie Lynch is a well-known business woman throughout the West. Her boutique is located in the heart of Galway and Stephanie herself has been in the fashion business for 26 years.

Stephanie began her career in the industry helping out in a friend’s boutique in Chelsea, London called Birds! At the age of 26, Stephanie moved to Belfast and opened a boutique called ‘Groovey’ which was hugely successful. For the first five years in Groovey, Stephanie bought collections from young and up and coming Irish designers but in later years, as the industry changed she had to source collections from abroad.

How would you describe the clothes you stock?
We carry two phases of stock, one which incorporates
dressy, party and occasion wear. And the other phase
includes more casual daywear with layering of cottons
and fine knits. This way we ensure we have something for
every customer whatever the occasion, even if there is
none!

Top style tips?
Get more out of your tunics and leggings by adding
accessories to dress them up.

Who do you most admire in business?
I really admire the Karen Millen group for their quality
cuts and attention to detail yet still priced reasonably.

What item of clothing can you not live without?
I couldn’t live without my LBD.

Your most extravagant purchase?
A fabulous skirt and top by Natalie Garcon which cost
€1550!

Stephanie Lynch Boutique
39 Eyre Square
Galway
091 566383
stephanielynch_boutique@hotmail.com