Cobbler's Lane
Written by: Neha Suradkar
Meadow Mini Dress - Cobbler's Lane
low fashion is the hottest thing in the fashion world now. Gone are the days when fast fashion or “use and throw” was popular in the fashion world. Today, people have become more conscious, and there is an increased preference for timeless pieces, patterns, and textures which can be worn repeatedly in various ways. Embracing this sustainable and ethical fashion concept is the Irish Designer Monica Walsh with her slow fashion luxury brand Cobbler’s Lane.
Walsh’s mother was a phenomenal designer, so creativity is in her genes, and she experienced the beautiful world of design and fabrics at a very young age. Her mother made all her dresses. She learned sewing from her mother and tried to perfect each piece that she created. She also studied design at the University of Manitoba, Canada and then studied pattern making at Red River College.
Walsh started designing in 2018 for friends and family. When she moved back to Ireland from Canada, she decided to pursue it full time. Cobbler’s Lane is a women’s wear brand based out of Wexford, Ireland. With her passion for vintage fashion, Walsh started the brand in March 2020 with her first collection Countryside Romance. The collection was full of beautiful flowing silhouettes, soft pinks, bright colours, ruffles, and attractive floral prints.
Wildflower Dress - Cobbler's Lane
Her collections are admired and worn by various Irish celebrities and bloggers. In addition, there is a considerable market of handcrafted products in Ireland, which favours Walsh and Cobbler’s Lane.
Walsh is used to working 16 hours a day, and her love for designing keeps her motivated. Creating something new every time keeps her driven. As designs evolve from paper to reality, they become bigger and better. Walsh has found a niche in the slow fashion market with her passion for vintage fashion. She tries to use all the fabric in her designs without creating any waste. She likes to create handcrafted, high quality, timeless pieces which are not bound to any period.
Cobbler’s Lane mindfully creates beautiful pieces by employing ethical manufacturing practices. Their purpose is to infiltrate the client’s wardrobe with beautiful colours, prints, and silhouettes to be worn by present and future generations. 
TrooRa Magazine
Words
Neha Suradkar
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
