Elegance, Redefined

How Maire Forkin is Transforming Fashion into a Personal and Powerful Expression of Self

In a world dominated by fast fashion and fleeting trends, designer and tailor Maire Forkin stands apart. Her ladies’ bespoke, sculptural pieces blend classic refinement with a modern edge, expressing grace, individuality, and quiet confidence. Embodying the philosophy of “understated elegance,” Maire offers more than just clothing.  She creates a deeply personal and emotional experience for each woman she dresses.

Drawing on her experience in London’s top fashion houses, including her work with Catherine Walker, designer to the Royal family and the Late Diana, Princess of Wales, Maire identified a requirement in the Irish market for intimate, transformative couture. She responded by developing a service focused on crafting garments tailored to the person, not merely their measurements—a distinction that off-the-rack fashion cannot match.

Sisters in Style: A Unique Collaboration

Working alongside her twin-sister Therese, these ladies provide an exceptional personalised service.  For Maire, the essence of fashion lies in how it makes a woman feel. With a sharp eye for silhouette, texture, and tone, she helps clients discover styles that reflect their personality, flatter their figure, and inspire confidence. “It’s the story a woman tells when she steps into a room,” she explains—and Maire guides her in telling that story with poise and authenticity. Maire Forkin Designs has luxury fabrics made and dyed in their specific colours in French and Italian mills. She prides herself on designing made-to-measure occasion wear outfits, unique contemporary timeless styles which can be worn again in many different ways. This is what makes them timeless investment pieces.

The Transformative Experience of Maire’s Couture

Her couture is not about extravagance. It is about harmony. “Every piece is thoughtfully crafted to fit the person, not just the body. Clients often speak of the process as transformative, not only because of what they wear, but how it makes them feel”. That is the emotional power of Maire’s work. “I want women to feel like the best version of themselves,” she explains.

When clients visit her studio for a consultation. They are welcomed into a calm, supportive environment, and through close collaboration and meticulous attention to detail, Maire brings each woman’s vision to life. Her clients feel truly seen, heard, and valued from the first consultation to the final fitting. And when they leave her studio, they take more than a beautifully tailored outfit—they leave with renewed confidence and a strengthened sense of self.

In an industry often marked by noise and excess, Maire Forkin offers a whisper of authenticity. Her designs may be subtle, but their impact endures. For the women she dresses, fashion is never just about clothes.
It’s emotional armour. It’s elegance, redefined.

For further information on the service Maire offers contact us on 086 1721563 or message her Contact Us . Or Book A Consultation