Deirdre McQuillan

This week we were thrilled to sit down and chat with Deirdre McQuillan - a freelance feature writer, author, and the esteemed Fashion Editor of the Irish Times newspaper. Deirdre has been at the forefront of the fashion industry for decades, offering her keen insights and expert commentary on the ever-evolving world of style. Her journey through the fashion landscape has seen her influence trends, champion emerging designers, and provide a voice on the cultural significance of fashion in Ireland and beyond. So whilst we may have felt Deirdre to be an obvious choice to discuss matters relating to fashion, and to have an easy time selecting her four items, Deirdre took us on many surprises through her choices, not alone, her own, perhaps, unintentional entry into the world of fashion writing and discourse. We honestly could have chatted for far longer, as we were both captivated by Deirdre’s storytelling around matters so important to her, including the historical and present-day rights of women globally, which resonates deeply. Please do join us, as we head down memory lane with Deirdre McQuillan, through the medium of clothes and the stories they tell.   This is the Desert Island Dress podcast.