ADOOR’s Gift Guide: Independent Design from Dublin
This holiday season, we’re highlighting independent design from Dublin — a city shaped by craft, creativity, and respect for materials and making. From thoughtfully made clothing and tailoring to handmade objects, jewelry, and homewares, this guide celebrates Irish designers and makers creating work with longevity, character, and intention.
Home Objects & Craft
Jack Smith Wood Turner
Jack Smith , a Dublin-based wood turner creating handcrafted objects from Irish hardwoods. His work blends traditional woodworking techniques with contemporary design, producing functional pieces that highlight natural grain, texture, and material integrity.
J. Hills Standard
Next up is J. Hills Standard , an Irish design brand producing handcrafted glassware and home objects rooted in Ireland’s glassmaking heritage. Each piece balances traditional techniques with modern form, resulting in collectible, functional objects made to last.
Form & Fable
She is also the founder of Form & Fable , a seasonal workshop and pop-up that celebrates contemporary Irish design. The space brings together makers, materials, and storytelling, offering thoughtfully made objects that reflect craft, community, and place. Pop-up ends Dec 21st.
Shop The Garden
Founded by Mark Grehan, Shop The Garden is a Dublin-based florist and creative studio known for its natural, sculptural floral arrangements and curated selection of plants and garden objects. Located in the Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, it’s a go-to for seasonal wreaths and thoughtful botanical gifts.
Clothing & Wearable Design
Fresh Cuts Clothing
Fresh Cuts Clothing is an independent Irish brand creating sustainable, everyday clothing for men and women. Designed in Dublin by Steven and Lorna, the collection is made using certified organic cotton, with a focus on comfort, longevity, and responsible production.
Indigo & Cloth
Indigo & Cloth is a Dublin-based menswear and lifestyle store offering a carefully curated edit of contemporary clothing, accessories, and objects from local and international designers. The space also includes a café, making it a popular destination for both considered shopping and casual gatherings.
Fadó Fadó Studio
Fadó Fadó is an Irish creative studio producing men’s T-shirts and bags rooted in storytelling and graphic design. The name comes from the Gaelic phrase “fadó fadó,” meaning “long ago,” a nod to Irish folklore and tradition, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens.
Oisín Hunt
Oisín Hunt is an Irish fashion designer creating contemporary womenswear and menswear rooted in technical craftsmanship and modern form. Having previously worked with global brands such as Nike, Adidas, and Lacoste, he brings a refined, design-led approach to his independent label.
Jewelry & Irish Design Stores
Weir & Sons
Founded in 1869, Weir & Sons is one of Ireland’s oldest family-run jewelers, now led by the fifth generation. Known for fine jewelry, watches, and Irish craft, it’s a trusted destination for timeless pieces and meaningful gifts.
Stable of Ireland
Stable of Ireland is a Dublin-based Irish design brand and boutique celebrating traditional textile craft and sustainable local production. The collection includes woven throws, cushions, table linens, scarves, and home textiles made in collaboration with Irish mills and makers. Rooted in heritage techniques and natural materials, the pieces are designed to be timeless, functional, and quietly refined.
We Are Designist
We Are Designist is a Dublin-based independent design store showcasing contemporary Irish design with a focus on function, materiality, and longevity. The shop features a curated selection of homeware, lighting, furniture, accessories, and gifts by Irish designers and makers, making it a go-to destination for modern Irish design.
