Why hang the decoration, when you can be the decoration?

  • 05 Jan - 11 Jan, 2019
  • Mag The Weekly
  • Mag Files

Irish designer, Jenny Wilson, can probably lay claim to being the most Christmas-obsessed fashion designer in the world. Her outlandish, Yultide-inspired outfits have seen her grow a loyal following on Instagram.


Indeed, her own personal motto is: "Why hang the decoration, when you can be the decoration?"

Jenny, or Jen Nollaig [Nollaig is an Irish word for Christmas], uses the platform to showcase her innovative use of bright, shiny materials such as tinsel, glitter, faux fur, wrapping and even Christmas-tree baubles.

Her unconventional eyepieces have become her 'trademark' and are made using a range of different items bought in local shops or online. She buys decorations for her pieces year-round and says her home is completely filled with holiday ornaments.

The 36-year-old says her obsession with Christmas began at a very early age and always looked forward to the holiday as soon as Halloween was finished.

Her mum was particularly supportive of her love of design, but thinks she might occasionally 'roll her eyes' at her enthusiasm for the holiday.

Jenny Wilson began her fashion journey after studying at the Limerick School of Art and Design and spent time in London working for a fashion company which she says was a frustrating experience.

Jenny first came to attention when she released her 12 looks of Christmas collection, says and was taken aback by the reaction on social media.

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