We love to bang on about time honoured craftsmanship but what does that really mean? Here in the Manley studio we’ve decided to start giving you guys and sneak peak into how we create Manley pieces. Whether it be Manley Womenswear, Manley Jewellery or Manley Bags, we’re going to let you in and see how it’s done!
Read MoreJoin us on Tuesday, October 17 for an evening of insight, inspiration and lots of luxury as we hear about the highs and lows of business from three outstanding young entrepreneurs.
IMAGE editor-in-chief Melanie Morris and our guest panels really shine a light on what it really means to be a successful young woman in business.
Read MoreDescribe your closet in three words. Packed. With. Manley.
What are your closet staples? Leather skirts, leather t-shirts and trainers. That’s me, most days.
What’s your signature piece? No matter the weather, I’m a legs out kind of a girl, so it has to be a leather skirt. In winter, I love layering chunky knits and in summer, I contrast lighter and sheer silk tops with leather skirts. It’s always a leather skirt day to me.
Read MoreTaragh Loughrey Grant invite me in to chit chat on the RTE Lifestyle Show about all things Manley. I’m not going to lie, I wish we had more time. We had so much to talk about but we go through what we could in the short 30 shorts minutes. Everything in there from college days, interning at McQueen, dressing the beautiful Aoibhin Garrihy for her big day and Manley's hopes for the future. Have a listen here folks!
Read MoreHappy International Women’s Day from our very own #WomanBoss Emma Manley!
Read MoreWhen you get Twitter verified you dance a little something like this...
Read MoreToday is a happy/sad day. Just over two years ago, I made the leap to move from a studio in my family home, to the Guinness Enterprise Centre. I wanted to give Manley the best shot at growing at the GEC seemed like the perfect place to make that happen.We moved into Suite 63 in January 2014. At the time, our new studio seemed huge but as Manley grew, the studio was quickly running out of space for team Manley. All good things must come to an end and so our time in the GEC has too.
Read MoreReally enjoyed chatting with Bryan Walshe in for a piece in today’s Sunday Business Post ‘Your Business’ Magazine. We talk all things web and I share my tips on how to maximise your online sales through digital. I also talk about what's worked for Manley and our hopes for expanding business through digital going forward.
Read MoreI returned home from London in 2010 after interning with Alexander McQueen, with a collection in my suitcase. It was to become the first ever Manley collection, I just didn’t know it yet. I was stone broke but had wonderful friends around me who came together to help me create the shoot that was featured in this article. Little did I know the shoot would get picked up by Irish press and help launch Manley.
Read MoreIt’s going to be tough going packing up the Manley Studio but we’re on the move and can’t wait to share our brand spanking new studio with you!
Read MoreWhat’s the best way to kick off 2017? On the front cover of the Independent's Review Magazine of course!
Read MoreDid you catch our Emma Manley on Down To Business on Newstalk 105.2fm this week? Fear not, we’ve got you covered, you can listen to the podcast here.
Read MoreEarlier this month I spoke on a panel at the #BeVConfident Garden Party alongside Rosemary McCabe, Anna Geary and Dr Sinead Beirne. Confidence was the theme of the night and how it affects each of us in both our personal and working lives. Earlier in the evening I sat down to discuss what’s important to me when it comes to feeling confident in my own skin and how confidence affects my work with Manley. So for those of you who couldn’t be there on the night, here are some of my top tips!
Read MoreDid you catch our Emma Manley on TV3's Midday today? There was talk of Trump, the importance of breakfast, €700 Coldplay tickets and most importantly a run down on the red carpet looks from the IFTA’s. Missed it? We’ve got you covered, just click on the button below!
Read MoreThis weekend was a very special one for me. As if getting to see my gal-pal marry the love of her life wasn't enough, I got to see her do it in Manley. It's been a year in the making and what a special year it's been. Aoibhín Garrihy has been nothing short of the perfect bride. I am so grateful to have been part of the wedding journey with her and her beautiful sisters Ailbhe and Doireann and their amazing mum Clare.
Read MoreIf you can’t wear awesome Irish designed headpieces to Electric Picnic then when the hell can you! I got mine on this weekend [along with my Manley obviously!} thanks to two super talented milliner buds of mine Martha Lynn and Laura Kinsella!
Read MoreThe Stone Leaf opened it’s doors to plenty of cool chics on Tuesday night for the BeVConfident Garden Party hosted by Bayer. I was speaking on a panel with Rosemary McCabe, Anna Geary and Dr Sinead Beirne with Blathnaid Treacy as MC. The panel discussed confidence and how it affects each of us in both our personal and working lives.
Read MoreSmock Alley Theater was packed with Ireland’s most inspiring, influential and talented women last night for the U! Magazine 30 Under 30 Awards. The Cointreau cocktail masters kept the cocktails coming all night long while The Rolling Donut kept everyone well fed.
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