Tech Powered Luxury, the chart-topping, trailblazing podcast, renowned for its deep dives into the nexus of luxury, fashion, beauty, and technology, headed to host Ashley McDonnell’s adoptive home for an exclusive, invite-only event during Paris Fashion Week at the prestigious Irish Embassy on Avenue Fochkicking off its most electrifying season yet. 

“Live From Paris Fashion Week” celebrated Ireland’s extraordinary contributions to the global luxury landscape, from fashion to beauty, watches to jewellery—all powered by cutting-edge technology.

The evening commenced with a fashion showcase, where guests discovered eight emerging Irish fashion designers – Aoife McNamara, Colin Burke, Tidings, The Landskein, The White Gallery, Roisin Linnane, Ros Duke and Laura Jayne Halton, who also created live fashion illustrations on the night.

Award-winning founders of leading Irish beauty brands Ella & Jo and Seoulista Beauty alongside jewellery designer Chupi Sweetman were present on the night alongside fashion-tech start-up FFACE.ME, who entertained guests with their interactive augmented reality mirror. 
 
The evening proceeded with a live podcast recording led by Ashley featuring an illustrious panel of leading figures from the key pillars of the design industry: Bairbre Power – Ireland’s premier fashion journalist Paul Sheeran – Founder of Paul Sheeran JewellersAoife McNamara – The visionary designer behind Aoife McNamara – Ireland’s first BCorp fashion brand, Una McGurk – Founder of Seoulista Beauty, and Shana Chu – rising tech entrepreneur and Founder of Tailr.

The evening closed with award-winning Irish group Picture This, who performed an acoustic set within the gilded walls of the embassy, entertaining guests with a mix of their well-known hits alongside classic Irish traditional songs.Alongside the sensational array of celebrated founders and industry trailblazers, over 200 guests joined on the night to celebrate the Emerald Isle. Those in attendance included: Singer-Songwriter Lyra, Model Thalia Heffernan, Picture This’ Ryan Hennessy and Jimmy Rainsford, Celebrity Make Up Artist Lan Nguyen-Grealis, Designer Rachel Maguire of Rashhiiid, Journalist Triona McCarthy, Founder of Cult Naked Mary Furtas, Irish Athletes Andrew Coscoran and Paul Robinson, Brand Founders Nicki Hoyne, Pat Kane and Lauren Duggan, Stylists Jess Colivit and Kara O’Sullivan, DJ and Photographer Cian Duignan who performed throughout the reception, creator and fashion social strategist Niamh O’Donoghue and designer and Gaelic star Paul Galvin to name but a few.

The evening also saw attendance from key players across an array of global luxury brands including Chanel, Vogue, The Frankie Shop, Sephora, L’Oreal, LVMH, Acne Studios, Forbes, TikTok, Women’s Wear Daily, Tom Ford, Google, PUIG, Stellar McCartney, Instagram, YSL, Hugo Boss, French Bloom, Jo Malone, Guerlain, Kering, British Fashion Council, Tiffany & Co among many more.

The event was also supported by tech partners ChatLabs and FFACE.ME, communication and creative partners Twelve AM and Azure Communications, beauty brands AYU Makeup, Ella & Jo and Seoulista Beauty, as well as jewellery brand Chupi. 

With anticipation at fever pitch, Season 5 is set to be the most groundbreaking to date, delivering an unparalleled lineup of visionary guests and captivating conversations.
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