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Golden Éire,  | International Design Awards Winners
Golden Éire,  | International Design Awards Winners
Golden Éire,  | International Design Awards Winners
Golden Éire,  | International Design Awards Winners
Golden Éire,  | International Design Awards Winners
Golden Éire,  | International Design Awards Winners
Golden Éire,  | International Design Awards Winners
Golden Éire,  | International Design Awards Winners
Golden Éire,  | International Design Awards Winners
Golden Éire,  | International Design Awards Winners
Golden Éire,  | International Design Awards Winners

Golden Éire

UniversitySavannah College of Art and Design
Lead DesignersAlison Smart
Prize(s)Gold in Casual Fashion / Women
Project LinkView
Entry Description

Golden Éire, inspired by the secret affair between Cornelius Vanderbilt II and a maid, explores the tension between opulence and modesty through the imagined life of their daughter, Maeve. Rooted in Irish tradition and Gilded Age grandeur, the collection follows Maeve’s journey from rural Ireland to high society at sixteen. Each piece blends textures and colors that juxtapose humble authenticity with extravagant elegance, creating a narrative of contrast and transformation.