Helen McAlinden Presents AW25
This season is about modern polish you can actually live in. AW25 brings together rich texture, sculpted lines and a confident use of colour that feels fresh without shouting. The collection moves easily between desk, dinner and the kind of weekends that slide from coffee to cocktails.
The palette sets the tone. Earthy umber gives warmth and depth, while chartreuse delivers a sharp jolt that wakes up winter dressing. Worn together, the pairing is quietly striking. Alongside these heroes, deep navy, soft ivory, and a true black keep everything grounded and endlessly mixable.
Texture is where the collection really sings. Supple wool tailoring and plush cashmere knits bring the heat, balanced by silk-touch satin that catches the light with subtle sheen. There is structure where you want it and drape where you need it. Bias-cut skirts skim rather than cling. Knit vests and neat crew sweats add that easy, borrowed-from-the-studio nonchalance, while sharply cut blazers pull the look together.
Silhouette-wise, the focus is on length and line. Clean column dresses, ankle-skimming skirts and fluid wide-legs create a long vertical flow, refined with waist definition and careful seaming. Proportions are considered. A fitted knit meets a fuller trouser. A tailored coat frames a slip-like dress. The result is flattering from every angle, fuss-free to style, and ready for real life.
Day to night dressing is a given. An umber trouser with a chartreuse knit feels modern at 10am and even better at 10pm with a change of heel. Satin adds lift without tipping into occasion-only. A navy coat with a plush hand is the quiet luxury layer you will reach for daily, while tweed and textured wools bring tactility to grey-sky days.
As always, fabric choice leads the design. Cashmere for warmth without weight. Wools and tweeds for structure and longevity. Satin and crepe for movement. These are pieces designed to work hard across seasons, holding their shape and colour with wear.
Styling is straightforward and versatile. Treat chartreuse as your winter bright and pair it with everything from umber to navy. Keep accessories clean and considered. A pointed shoe lengthens the line of a wide-leg. A leather belt sharpens a knit-and-skirt combo. Jewellery stays minimal so the cut and colour do the talking.
The HMcA woman will recognise the brand’s signatures throughout: precise tailoring, flattering drape, and a refusal to compromise on fabric. What is new is the energy that the bright cashmere and suiting story brings to cold-weather dressing. It is optimistic but grounded, elegant but easy, and absolutely at home on Drury Street.
AW25 is a wardrobe built for momentum. Step out in cyclemen to lift a winter morning. Lean on navy when you want quiet confidence. Layer your cashmere, let satin move, and finish with a great coat. Considered pieces, beautifully made, designed to be worn on repeat.
Discover AW25 at No.19 Drury Street, Dublin, where the collection sits alongside our enduring staples and seasonal accessories. Try the palette, feel the fabrics, and let the team help you build a winter wardrobe that is both beautiful and useful.
