Sybil Connolly photographed in Merrion Square. Photo: Terry Fincher
Irish Fashion Designer Sybil Connolly put Ireland on the international fashion map in the 1950s/60s. Connolly dressed some of the world’s most glamorous women from Jackie Kennedy to Elizabeth Taylor. The museum holds a significant collection of Sybil Connolly sketches, homeware, ephemera, and garments. We are engaging a professional conservator to carry out these essential repairs.
Magazine, Vogue, March 1955/Vogue/Paper/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/In Copyright
With the help of very generous funders, we can restore Sybil’s garments to their former glory. Many of these garments are over 70 years old and had been worn and loved by Irish women. Last year we raised €12,500 via our Fund:it Crowdfunder towards the cost of employing a professional conservator for the restoration.
Fundraiser for the Sybil Connolly Archive
We are pleased to announce Conversation with Designers in conjunction with the Council of Irish Fashion Designers and Anthology Magazine. All funds raised will go towards the conservation of the Sybil Connolly Archive at The Hunt Museum.
Conversation with Designers
6pm, 11 May 2023
The Hunt Museum
Tickets: €70 (includes Drinks Reception)
The Heiress
Dress, Heiress/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0
Dress, Heiress/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0
Dress, Heiress/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0
Dress, Heiress/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0
Dress, Heiress/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0
Dress, Heiress/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0
Red Washer Woman's Skirt
Dress, Red Wool Skirt/Sybil Connolly/Textile,Wool/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0
Dress, Red Wool Skirt/Sybil Connolly/Textile,Wool/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0
Dress, Red Wool Skirt/Sybil Connolly/Textile,Wool/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0
Green Moss
Dress, "Irish Moss"/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0
Dress, "Irish Moss"/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0
Dress, "Irish Moss"/Sybil Connolly/Textile/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/CC0