One Dublin menswear retailer proud to be selling Irish this winter is Alan Kelly of Gentlemen Please in Blackrock, Co Dublin.
He will be stocking the homemade knitwear of Louth-based designer Edmund McNulty. Made in luxurious yarns, such as merino and alpaca blends, and in conventional shades such as charcoal, black, grey and navy, the knits are modern in spirit with particular attention to detail and finish. “The quality is amazing,” says Kelly. “They are some of the nicest pieces I’ve seen in a long time. We do a lot of Italian knitwear, and I think he is up there with the best.” What sets them apart, in Kelly’s opinion, is the good fit, and the well-judged length and width that makes them flattering on the hip. This season McNulty has also included a hoodie in his collection, which Kelly reckons looks great with jeans and a jacket. He suggests a white T-shirt or fitted shirt under the sweaters or cardigans. Prices from €195 up to €240 reflect the quality. www.edmundmcnulty.com, www.gentlemenplease.ie