Cobbler’s Lane is a luxury slow fashion ladies wear brand based in Wexford. Monica creates elegant and modern pieces that celebrate the feminine, romantic and confident women of our time. In March 2020, Monica Walsh launched her first full collection and has recently just launched her eight. Her designs are inspired by the bygone eras of the 60s and 70s and the bohemian, carefree and feminine styles those days epitomised. Monica’s love of travel both at home and abroad serves as the inspiration for her collections, drawing from personal experiences and the emotions of time spent exploring.
Cobblers Lane tagline ‘clothes to be loved worn and passed on’ was born out of a deep felt passion for creating timeless pieces to be worn season after season and eventually passed on to the next generation. Monica wanted to launch a brand that created beautiful, considered products in a mindful way. By ethically manufacturing everything in her Wexford studio with quality craftsmanship at the heart.
What’s a typical day in the studio like for you?
I typically start my day packaging orders, that are ready to be shipped. I then move onto to working on pieces for new orders or fresh stock for stockists. Throughout the day (usually while grabbing a cup of tea) I answer emails, respond to customer enquires or post on social media.
My greatest piece of advice is that you have to be passionate about this being your career, the hours are long, and progress can be slow and it can be gruelling at times. If you are passionate about it, it will show in your work and all the long hours will be worth it.
Monica Walsh
Cobblers Lane
What do you like most about your work?
I love being creative and designing new pieces. I love the excitement or bringing new designs from paper to real life.
I usually go for a walk, its a great way to decompress. However a lot of my days are finished very late, so I just go straight to bed.
How do you switch off?
I try to get out for a walk everyday, its great for clearing my head. On days off I love to go exploring out in nature or in beautiful old houses, they are always a great source of inspiration for me.
What advice would you give someone who is considering this craft career?
My greatest piece of advice is that you have to be passionate about this being your career, the hours are long, and progress can be slow and it can be gruelling at times. If you are passionate about it, it will show in your work and all the long hours will be worth it.
How do you start your day?
