On this episode, Caren Sullivan Talks to Designer, DJ and artist Margaret O'Connor in 2020.

Margaret O’Connor is an Irish-based Independent Accessories Designer, DJ, and Conceptual Artist. She is best known for her work as an accessory designer, launching her accessory range in the HUGH lane Gallery 2023, The National Gallery of Ireland in 2022.

Margaret was trained by some of the ‘leading lights of the Millinery industry’ such as; Philip Treacy, Noel Stewart, Kristin Scott, Sarah Cant, and Yvette Jelfs. While surrounded by the landscape of her hometown in the Burren, Boston, Tubber in County Clare, O’Connor interprets

Irish tradition and historicism through her own personal awakening. 

Her creations have attracted the attention and been worn by a broad range of celebrities, ranging from Teddy Swims, Supermodel Kate Moss, Debbie Harry, Lady Gaga, Years and Years, Pink Floyd, Finbar Furey, The Pillow Queens, Victoria Mary Clarke, and many more. 

Margaret worked with one of Irelands finest visual artists Aideen Barry for Aideen's artwork Oblivion. Margaret has a passion for art, music, and fashion. A sense of drama pervades Margaret O’Connor’s work. She produces hand-made eclectic couture designs and commercial millinery collections from her studio in Co.Clare Ireland.

She has won several awards including the National Enterprise Awards nominated and supported by Clare Local Development Company (2019), The Global Original Fashion Design Award at Guangzhou China International Fashion Week (2017), and Milliner of the Year at the Irish Fashion Innovation Awards (2014). 

One of Margaret’s hats has also been selected to be in the national gallery of Ireland (2018). Margaret’s first film The Holy Ghost in collaboration with Taine King was shortlisted for an Emerging Talent award at Berlin Commercial (2019).

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