The collection marks the first launch of the AW Danu collection by Lennon Courtney & Kilkenny Design, inspired by Danu, the Celtic Goddess of nature and fertility. Danu represents inspiration, intellect, magic and nature. This collection embodies Danu with empowering and evocative colourways, carefully structured shapes to flatter the female form, luxurious materials and signature design details.
The 61-piece collection combines style and performance to create beautiful timeless pieces, featuring sleek lines, strong shapes and unexpected textures all crafted to captivate and inspire. Some collection highlights include the satin dresses including the ‘Freedom’ A-line dress in the signature Danu print that runs throughout the entire collection, the structured tailoring of the stunning ‘Catherine’ limited edition two-piece, inspired by a couture look created for the Berlin Film Festival, as well as the ‘Raglan Road’ shirt with contrasting sleeves.
This collection embodies the essence of modern luxury, brimming with bold and moody colours, the Danu collection is the perfect addition of warmth and energy to your winter wardrobe. Using unexpected shades of cobalt blue and cerise pink, teamed with seasonal colours of maroon, navy, and silver. The craftsmanship of the bags and accessories in the range guarantees durability and versatility and is designed to complement any outfit.
This eclectic collection is bursting with stylish and versatile pieces from effortless everyday layering pieces and cosy knits to chic work wear and head-turning occasion wear. It is the perfect marriage of functionality and fun and is always designed to flatter, which is synonymous with Lennon Courtney’s design powerhouse.
This collection was beautifully shot in West Cork in Nohoval Cove and Rocky Bay, aligning with Lennon Courtney and Kilkenny Design’s ethos for elevating Irish design and creativity, and perfectly suited to the muse of the collection, Danu, encapsulating the beauty and boldness of nature.
CEO of Kilkenny Design, Evelyn Moynihan comments: “We are so incredibly excited to launch Drop 1 of our AW24 Collection, Danu with Lennon Courtney. This season’s collection represents inspiration, magic and nature all of which the collection perfectly embodies. With beautiful colourways and flattering tailored shapes perfect for the autumn, Brendan, Sonya and our in-house designers have yet again created a collection that is inclusive, versatile and timeless. Being the leaders in championing Irish, it is wonderful to see such continued support from our customers and I have no doubt that our latest collection, Danu Drop 1 is going to bring so much joy and will resonate with women all over Ireland this Autumn, as we roll out this magnificent collection online and across our 18 stores nationwide.”
Sonya Lennon and Brendan Courtney comments: “This is our fourth collection with Kilkenny Design, and we feel the growth in our partnership through the growth in confidence of our products. Creating homeware is a dream for us and we continue to expand our range with exciting surprises to come. In some ways, it feels like we are only getting started.”
The homeware collection adds a burst of warmth to our interiors this winter. Similar to the fashion collection, the homeware pieces are flirty, fun and vibrant, embodying the goddess of magic and wisdom; Danu. Lennon Courtney & Kilkenny Design showcase a range of beautiful moss stitch throws, perfect for curling up around the roaring fire with friends. The collection also offers a versatile range of home accessories that include the most colourful small and large serving bowls, coasters, salad servers, candle holders and serving boards, perfect for the ultimate winter charcuterie board and all of party seasons’ hosting and entertaining moments.
Lennon Courtney & Kilkenny Design remain dedicated to sustainability, crafting pieces made to last with a focus on quality and year-round appeal. The brand’s ethos is reflected in its use of recycled PU leather for handbags, BCI-certified cotton, sustainable wood for homeware, and eco friendly packaging.
The Danu collection is available to shop exclusively online from today.