Deirdre McQuillan

Deirdre McQuillan is the fashion editor of The Irish Times and a freelance feature writer. She is the author of seven books including a Style Guide to Dublin and a history of the Aran sweater. She has contributed to magazines such as Image, Marie Claire, In Style and Town & Country in the US. An award winning travel writer, she is married with two sons and lives in Dublin.

Eddie Shanahan

Eddie Shanahan is consultant specializing in fashion, retail and lifestyle. He works with a host of high profile clients, including designers , state agencies, blue chip corporations and emerging talent, in both the Irish and international marketplaces.

Blathnaid Ni Dhonnchadha

"TG4 and RTE's Blathnaid Ni Dhonnchadha is fast becoming a familiar face on our television screens. Starting off as a fashion reporter on TG4's 'Sile' show Blathnaid has gone on to present two series of the very popular show 'Paisean Faisean' and has recently been involved in the stations newest fashion offering 'Stil na Realt.

Slim Barrett

Internationally-renowned jewellery designer Slim Barrett moved to London in 1983 having studied Fine Art in Galway. He has since carved out a reputation as an Influence on contemporary design, with high profile works commissioned by Chanel, Ungaro, Versace, Montana, Lagerfeld, and Galliano. A favourite of A-list celebrities around the globe, Slim designed the diamond coronet for Victoria Adams' marriage to David Beckham in 1999. Awards include the Martini Rossi Excellence in Design Award 1987, and De beers Diamond's International Award. Barrett's work is in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London and the Ulster Museum, Belfast. Exhibitions include the Museum of Modern Art in Japan and Le Centre Pompidou, Paris. A diamond tiara designed by Barrett entered the Guinness Book of Records 2000.