Louise Kennedy on the challenge of designing uniforms for Ulster Bank staff.
Louise Kennedy has been designing clothes for women since 1983. Her flagship store in Merrion Square was once the premises of Sybil Connolly. She has also designed a number of high profile uniforms, including those worn by Aer Lingus and Ulster Bank.
In this ‘Nationwide’ report by Ciara Ryan, Louise Kennedy talks about the challenge of designing a uniform for everyday wear. It’s on a different scale to designing a fashion collection. The uniform has to fit a range of sizes from 8 to 20 and the wearability of the fabric is important. Ulster Bank staff give their feedback on the uniform. Chief Executive Martin Wilson says it was time to modernise the uniform to support the bank’s new corporate image.
Title: |
Louise Kennedy for Ulster Bank |
Clip Duration: |
00:03:13 |
Material Type: |
Video |
Clip Title: |
Louise Kennedy Designs Bank Uniforms |
Series Title: |
Nationwide |
Information: |
'Nationwide' is an early evening magazine programme that brings Irish viewers an eclectic round-up of news, views and events from around the country. |
Local Keywords: |
Fashion, Fashion designers, Clothing industry, Rag trade, Uniforms, Bank uniforms, Corporate uniforms, Office wear, Louise Kennedy, Sybil Connolly, Aer Lingus, Ulster Bank, Nationwide, Ciara Ryan, Martin Wilson |
Coverage: |
Ireland |
Topic: |
Lifestyle and Consumerism |
Contributor(s): |
Ciara Ryan (Reporter) |
Publisher: |
RTÉ |
First Broadcast Channel: |
RTÉ One |
Broadcast Date: |
26/05/1999 |
Production Year: |
1999 |
Country of Production: |
Ireland |
Original Identifier: |
99D00607 |
IPR Restrictions: |
Rights Reserved - Free Access |
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Item Type: |
part/extract |
Colour: |
Colour |
Sound: |
Mono |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
Language: |
English (eng) |
Original Language: |
English (eng) |