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A fashion story from Mayo and Sligo, styled entirely with pre-loved clothing sourced from local charity shops and second-hand sellers.
Why isn’t the west of Ireland recognised as a hub for sustainable fashion? That question brought Mayo-based stylist Maureen McAndrew and Sligo-based photographer Tara Timlin together.
With Love from the West pairs pre-loved fashion with the rugged coastlines, quiet roads and Atlantic skies of Ireland’s western edge. Every garment featured in the series was sourced from local charity shops and second-hand sellers, extending the life of existing clothing while celebrating the creativity found within local communities.
Part love letter to place and part invitation to reconsider how we dress, the project looks beyond labels and trend cycles to the beauty and value already around us. Here, circular fashion is not presented as a compromise, but as a source of character, possibility and timeless style.
What if the most stylish wardrobe was already waiting to be discovered in a local charity shop?
The creatives
Maureen McAndrew is the Mayo-based founder of Make Your Wardrobe Work. Her work brings together personal styling, sustainability and a more thoughtful approach to the clothes we already own.
Instagram: @makeyourwardrobework
Tara Timlin is a Sligo-based fashion photographer and social media content creator whose work combines fashion imagery with visual storytelling. For With Love from the West, she photographs pre-loved fashion within the landscapes and character of Ireland’s western edge.
Instagram: @t.timlin
Creative direction: Maureen McAndrew and Tara Timlin
Styling: Maureen McAndrew
Photography: Tara Timlin
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