How it starts

Gráinne Maher is an Irish designer based in Belfast, internationally recognised for over 15 years as a leading figure in couture millinery. Her iconic creations—most notably the striking “glassy flower” headpieces—earned her membership in the prestigious British Hat Guild, alongside industry luminaries such as Philip Treacy and Stephen Jones.
https://www.thebritishhatguild.org.uk/grainne-maher

Her work has been worn by royalty and global celebrities including Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, Selena Gomez, Alexandra Burke and Sophie Anderton, and showcased at London Fashion Week through FASHIONSCOUT. Her designs have appeared in major international publications such as ELLE UK, Vogue.it, Harper’s Bazaar China, Irish Times Magazine and EDITORIAL NY.

Gráinne Maher has recently expanded her creative universe with the launch of her eponymous handbag brand and its debut collection, TALISMAN. Conceived as a protective object and symbolic charm, the bag is envisioned as a shield—both emotional and physical. Designed for deeply intuitive, thoughtful individuals, the collection celebrates artisanal craftsmanship, a free-spirited aesthetic, and conceptual depth. This is not mere arm candy: it is armour.
https://www.wolfandbadger.com/global/designers/gra-inne-maher/

Alongside her design practice, Gráinne Maher is the curator of the Irish Millinery Collective, hosts the Hat Chats series on IGTV, and develops art textiles and wallpaper designs. Her work is defined by a rigorous fusion of traditional couture skills with contemporary technologies, including laser cutting, 3D printing and digital print design.