Hannah Furlong is a seasoned fashion designer with over 12 years of industry experience in end-to-end product development and design. A graduate of the National College of Art & Design, Dublin, she earned a B.Des Hons in Fashion Design in 2012. That same year, she was awarded the prestigious Designer of the Year Award, sponsored by Persil and Dunnes Stores, with her winning design produced and sold nationwide.
Hannah has worked extensively with Styletex Ltd., a leading Irish retail design and garment manufacturing company, since 2012, advancing from Junior to Senior Designer.
Over the years, she has created trend-driven, high-street womenswear collections for renowned brands across Irish, British, European, and international markets. Her portfolio includes George @ Asda, The Next Group (Friends Like These and Love & Roses), Roman, ASOS, Topshop, Monsoon Accessorize, Dunnes Stores, Bonmarché, Wallis @ BooHoo, US Sears @ Walmart, and Carrefour International.
In addition to womenswear, Hannah gained valuable menswear experience at Louis Copeland & Sons, Ireland’s premier master tailoring house. There, she honed her skills in bespoke tailoring, classic menswear construction, and pattern cutting. Her NCAD graduate collection explored the interplay between masculine and feminine aesthetics, showcasing clean, minimal, and tactile designs.
Hannah’s expertise spans trend forecasting, range planning and building, technical garment development, fabric sourcing, and commercial performance analysis. She has a proven ability to blend creativity with market demands, delivering innovative and cost-efficient designs that consistently exceed client expectations. She also excels in team leadership and mentoring, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
Hannah’s work has garnered multiple accolades, including the Vodafone & DIT Fashion Award (2012) and a semi-finalist position in the Samsung Designer of the Year (2013). Her designs have been featured in media such as Hot Press Magazine, Xposé and Morning Ireland.
Dedicated to sustainability, functionality, and impactful design, Hannah thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments. She continues to create compelling, customer-focused collections that strengthen brand identity and drive commercial success.
For any further information please contact:
hannah.furlong@gmail.com
Photos by Cian Brennan
