Adam's Fine Jewellery & Watches September 18th 2018

8 H elen C ody Through the eyes of... Helen Cody’s experience in the world of fashion spans almost three decades. Having graduated in fashion and textiles from the National College of Art and Design in Dublin, Helen moved to Paris to work for FrenchVogue and Azzedine Alaia, where she de- veloped her skills as a leading stylist for fashion magazines, music videos, television commercials and celebrities. Helen has worked in London, Paris and NewYork for many of the world’s leading publications. Returning to Ireland from London after five years in 2013, Helen re-established her fashion label with the same atten- tion to craft and detail she is renowned for. Using only the finest Italian and French silk, organza, cashmere and lace, her pieces are stunningly crafted, hand-made, unique or limit- ed editions, often taking many months to complete. First came an acclaimed bridal collection in Spring 2014, this was followed by a season in Ireland’s leading department store, BrownThomas, as part of the CREATE initiative. In January 2015, Helen was selected for the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland’s Critical Selection Portfolio Project - she was the first fashion designer to be included with twenty two of Ireland’s most talented and successful creator/makers. In March 2015 Helen was awarded the title Irish Fashion De- signer of theYear by Image magazine and KFW. In Septem- ber 2015 Helen was invited by the Irish consulate to travel to Shanghai to talk about her work at the ‘Successful Design Awards’ conference. In June 2016, she was commissioned by the Central Bank of Ireland to create three large rugs for the boardrooms and reception area of their new Liffey quayside headquarters, taking seven months to complete this, her biggest single public commission to date. Helen was awarded Irish Designer of theYear by IrishTatler in October 2016 and the following year she won Silver at The London Design Awards. She has dressed many Irish and International celebrities for the red carpet at the Oscars, Cannes Film Festival,theTony Awards and numerous Irish and International premieres. Helen’s pieces have been exhibited at the Royal College of Art, London; The Centre Culturel, Paris; The Solomon Gallery, Dublin and in Dublin Castle as part of the DCCoI Portfolio series. 120 35 43