IrelandsEye reimagines knitwear with a new womenswear and lifestyle collection of  beautiful, fluid pieces created for all occasions and all seasons. Haven is in tune with modern  living and that amalgamation of comfort, contemporary and ease. 

Haven is inspired by nature and our human desire to nest – to seek comfort in surroundings that  nourish the senses. The collection features fine-knit separates in a neutral palette and a wide  selection of great shapes; everything from considered sweaters, skirts and cardigans to cropped  trousers, palazzos, and the fashion-forward Sanderling playsuit (€164.95), a loose-fitting, full length, all-in-one ideal for those who favour uncomplicated, unpretentious style. 

Shapes are generous, feminine and gentle, made from soft, 100% extra-fine virgin wool. As with  all pieces from IrelandsEye, each hand-finished item passes through 27 pairs of hands in its  journey of creation in north Dublin.  

 

 

Colours are inspired by the natural world with calm Khaki, Bone, Eggshell and Cedar partnered  with Larimar Blue and delicious Currant. Many of the shades are textured with flecks of complimentary shades, influenced by nature’s ever-changing palette. The overall look is relaxed,  with the enhanced interest of cable-knit stitching and accents on key pieces, such as the Corbin  Cable Crew Neck Sweater (€159.95), and the Kestrel Cropped Trousers (€159.95) and the  Osprey Funnel Neck Sweater (€159.95). where feature stitching runs down the outer seam. 

Haven is a collection of knitwear created to be worn year-round, day or night, however life  dictates. Pieces can be layered, dressed up and accessorised to become star players in a  wardrobe, or worn daily as a woollen embrace to enhance comfort and relaxation. Key shapes  and styles include the easy, long-length Raven Jersey Cardigan with feature cuffed sleeve,  (€184.95), the cocooning maxi Whimbrel skirt (€169.95). 

The collection extends into accessories to soften life further. The cute Mistle hat (€34.95) perches  beautifully while the complimenting Sparrow scarf (€69.95) completes the look. There are two  styles of cosy, oversized blankets; Wren is a two-tone intarsia style (€195.95) and Mockingbird  is a textured rib in a choice of three shades (€179.95). Finally, the Havilah large square pillow comes in the collection’s full spectrum of colours (€84.95), perfect for elevated finishing touches.  In creating Haven, IrelandsEye Knitwear’s Head of Design, Maria-Christina McPadden,  collaborated with Ceadogan rugs in Wexford on a piece to echo the mood of this collection.

Says Maria-Christina McPadden of this new launch “We wanted The Haven Collection to have its  own unique voice. Thanks to the work of several generations in IrelandsEye, the business is  already known for its beautiful chunky knits and heritage stitching; so this time, we wanted to  create pieces that might complement our more vulnerable moments, when we want clothes that flow with our mood and our surroundings, putting less pressure on fit, but instead, melting on  and moving with the wearer to bring a year-round joy to dressing. It’s a progressive, next step  for IrelandsEye, and one I was very honoured, as well as excited, to be involved with.”