National Women's Enterprise Day 2025 - Styled for Success!

This event is fully booked. If you are interested in joining the waiting list, please email localenterprise@kildarecoco.ie with your name, contact details, and the event name.

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Kildare’s trailblazing women in fashion!

In collaboration with County Kildare Chamber and Network Ireland Kildare Branch, Styled For Success is a dynamic showcase of creativity, entrepreneurship, and style at this year’s NWED Pop-Up Boutique & Fashion Showcase.

This one-of-a-kind event brings together designers, makers, and brand owners from across Kildare to spotlight innovation in fashion, textiles and female entrepreneurship!

Kick off the day with behind-the-scenes energy as models, designers, and make-up artists prepare for the runway. Meet the Local Enterprise Office team and explore the synergy between fashion and business.

From 11:30 guests are welcomed with a drinks reception, networking opportunities, and access to our Exhibitor Boutique, where local entrepreneurs will showcase and sell their collections in a curated pop-up experience.

Then, take your seat for a stunning fashion show narrated by our MC Sonya Lennon, featuring five looks from each brand and live commentary from the designers themselves.

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon tea while hearing from other female entrepreneurs, followed by an inspiring preview of the Kildare Fashion & Textiles Hub by Jacqui McNabb.

Wrap up the day with another chance to shop from our pop-up exhibitor boutique.

Running Order

11:30am - Guest Arrival & Pop-Up Boutique

Enjoy a welcome drinks reception, networking opportunities, and explore our curated pop-up boutique, where a selection of product and brand owners will showcase and sell their creations.

12:30pm - Guests are invited to take their seats, front row, for a dynamic runway experience.

Led by our MC, Sonya Lennon, each Kildare-based designer will present 5 looks, followed by an on-stage conversation about their brand journey and vision.

Then workshop your own brand vision with our NWED Ambassador for 2025 – Jane Manzor

On the runway:

• Aoife
• LJH
• Moon + Mellow
• Roisin Linnane
• Lenora Ferguson
• Madigan Cashmere
• Loinnir Jewellery

2:00pm - Guests are invited to enjoy a relaxed afternoon tea, delve into their goodie bag, all while listening and contributing to a lively panel discussion

Jacqui McNabb unveils the pre-launch vision for Kildare’s Fashion and Textiles Hub.

3:45pm - Boutique Reopens

Featured businesses:

• Ciara O Keefe Ceramics
• Maison d'Eileen
• Have Ewe Any Wool?
• Ciaras Homestyle
• Cill Dara Customised Clothing
• Cleanirishcandle.ie
• Sleek N Easy
• Pure Oskar
• Nina Patterson
• Sarah's Simulacrum
• Lips & P's
• Skin Krush
• Nesting

Event Highlights

This one-of-a-kind event exclusively showcases the creativity and entrepreneurial journey of Kildare based fashion brands.

Dress code is Front Row Ready and we know you’ll love our Kildare-created goodie bags!

Places are limited and booking is essential.

GDPR NOTICE: Photo and video content will be taken at this event for social media, reporting and promotion of future events. Please advise a member of the LEO team prior to the event, if you wish to be not recognisable in that content.