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Irish Fashion Designer Paul Costelloe Dies at 80 in London

A longtime London Fashion Week fixture, he was celebrated for dressing Princess Diana.

Overview

  • His family said he died peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his wife and seven children.
  • Politicians and industry figures paid tribute, including Tánaiste Simon Harris, who praised his career and legacy.
  • He showed collections at London Fashion Week for more than 35 years under his eponymous label.
  • His commercial reach in Ireland included widely sold lines with retailer Dunnes Stores.
  • He remained active this year, presenting his Spring/Summer 2026 collection months before his death.