Letters to
the studio

Kindred of Ireland reviews, in the words of the people who wear it.

Customer reviews

Worn, loved and written about

Every Kindred of Ireland piece is made for someone, and now and then they write back. These are some of the letters, emails and reviews that have reached our studio in Belfast.

4.9 out of 5

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“My favourite piece of clothing I’ve invested in, possibly ever. It’s relaxed and effortless yet chic and put together.”

“It was the most beautiful dress I’ve ever worn.”

“I have been looking for something like this for so long, but I could never find the quality and fit. This skirt has not been off me since I bought it.”

THE DAY IT ARRIVED

Dear Team,

My order arrived today and oh my word I love it! The suit fits perfectly and is absolutely beautiful in design, colour and quality, as is the top. My heartfelt thanks to you all for the care, time and skill that went into making the pieces. I look forward to wearing them for many years. Thank you also for the hair scrunchie, whilst not necessary it is very much appreciated.

Best wishes,
Rachel

FROM BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

Hello Amy,

I purchased your beautiful black linen top with the white frill on the collar and cuffs. I just love it. I live in Brisbane, Australia, so many comments. Love your work.

Kind regards,
Geraldine

AFTER ADMIRING IT ONLINE

I picked up my Cadhla Shirt in Brown Thomas after admiring it for so long online! The blouse is beautiful and amazing quality. I then fell in love with the Catherine set after seeing that and am really looking forward to receiving the skirt when it arrives!

Kind regards,
Melissa x

A NOTE AT CHRISTMAS

Hello Kindred of Ireland,

Just a brief note to say my parcel turned up today with the Cadhla Eden Set, Cadhla white shirt and tartan scarf. They are all so beautiful and made me feel so happy trying them on. I just wanted to express how wonderful your clothes are, as I didn’t email you when I received my previous order and they were wonderful too.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Sending all the love from the UK to Ireland.

Kind regards,
Lynn

Woman in a dark relaxed outfit leaning beside artwork and patterned furniture in an interior setting.

For the day itself

“I absolutely love it and I’ve received so many compliments! I felt so special and comfortable - linen was a perfect choice for the extreme Las Vegas heat.”

Tilly, who wore our Something Blue Dress for her wedding.

“We had the most lovely day and loved wearing this beautiful 2 piece!”

Laura, who married in our Bridal Tee and Bias Skirt.

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First outings

Out in the world

“Thank you so much for my beautiful shirt! It had its first outing here in the New Zealand spring!! Lots of admiring comments from people! I felt wonderful in it.”

“This is a beautiful top, very unusual with its side openings. I wore it to a Christmas drinks party last night and it got a lot of love, lots of people said how amazing my top was.”

“I love it. I wore it to the office and felt fantastic in it. It swishes and swooshes.”

“Sooo comfortable to wear. Much admired. Great customer service along the way.”

Every day

Worn almost daily

“I’ve been enjoying the Kindred pieces a lot, almost daily throughout summer. I wore the beetled pressed flower parachute trousers yesterday and had passers-by asking me about them. It’s so lovely to wear such a stunning showstopper while still being incredibly comfortable!”

“Most amazing pair of trousers, perfectly made, super comfy and I get compliments every time I wear them.”

“I rarely jump on and review items as soon as I’ve received them but today I made an exception. This beautiful lounge set deserves it. The shirt has amazing balloon sleeves and a gorgeous oversized feel, and the bottoms fit perfectly. I’m a size UK14/16 and went for M/L and the fit is perfect.”

“Gahhh this shirt is just perfectly divine. And smells amazing too!”

“I recently bought my first Kindred piece (the tweed bloomers) and I’m obsessed. They’re amazing! I loved the Kindred newspaper that came with them too.”

“This is my second beetled linen dress from Kindred. And I’m just as excited by it. Oversize fit. Beautiful material and detail. Very unique pieces that get comments wherever you go.”

“Love everything about this set! The quality, the fit, the colours. Engagement with the team has been lovely too.”

“Love this top. Goes with my balloon hem skirt and barrel leg denims too. The sleeves make it a stand out piece.”

“Beautiful linen, beautifully made, love it!”

Made to order

Made for you

Most of our pieces are cut and sewn for you after you order, here on the island of Ireland. It takes a little longer, and this is what people say when theirs arrives.

“The most amazing dream jacket - I love it so much. Worth the wait while they make it so thoughtfully and skilled!”

“The perfect tweed jacket. Unbelievably well made. And made especially for me too. Very special.”

“I love all my Kindred pieces, but think this is my all time favourite. The luxurious Donegal Tweed with the black beetled linen is divine.”

52 Hill Street, Belfast

Visiting the studio

Our studio and shop is at 52 Hill Street in Belfast. Come and try the collection, see the cloth up close and meet the team.

“I visited the studio in Belfast, and tried on so many pieces I’d had my eye on. This was the last one I tried, and I absolutely love it. The blue-black stripe print is really cool, and the shape of the dress is so elegant.”

“I fell in love with this rugby shirt from here in Scotland when I saw it in an ad. I was lucky enough to be heading for Belfast the next week and visited the Kindred store there. It’s simple but striking with the white collar being really eye catching.”

“I bought this piece on a trip to Belfast. It is a special piece that will last for a very long time. It will always be a reminder of time well spent there and an intimate keepsake that I couldn’t get anywhere else.”

“The scarf is beautiful and the people at Kindred of Ireland were very kind and welcoming when I visited their store. I really enjoyed hearing their passion for the process and the care they put into everything they make.”