The Runway Returns: Iconic TUS LSAD Fashion Show Makes Comeback After Nine Year Hiatus

A young woman with short, dark curly hair and a dark outfit leans against a large tree trunk on the left side of the image, looking towards the camera with a slight smile. She is wearing a black short-sleeved top and wide-leg black trousers, along with dark boots. To the right of the tree, a mannequin displays a unique garment made of what appears to be chainmail or metallic mesh, covering the torso and arms. The mannequin stands on a black base. Behind them, there's a light-colored wall with vibrant graffiti featuring abstract shapes, flowers, and patterns in various colors. A small, rustic sign that says "GENERATION CHANGE" is also visible against the wall. The ground is covered with green grass and small white flowers. The overall scene blends natural elements, urban art, and fashion.

After a nine-year hiatus, the electric energy of the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Limerick School of Art and Design (LSAD) catwalk is returning to the Treaty City.

The renowned TUS Art and Design school has announced the long-awaited relaunch of the LSAD Fashion Runway Show on Thursday, 14th May 2026.

Last held in 2017, the show has been a staple of Limerick’s cultural calendar. This May, the TUS Clare Street campus will once again transform into a high-fashion hub, highlighting the creativity of a new generation of designers.

The 2026 showcase will celebrate 31 final-year students from the BA Fashion with Pathways programme at Europe’s leading fine art, design and creative media schools. These emerging designers are exploring the future of what we wear – through four pathways – Collection Design, Applied Textiles, Technology for Fashion, and Sustainability for Fashion.

Each student will debut 3–4 original looks, representing months of late nights in the studio and a deep commitment to their work.

Anthony Caleshu, Dean of LSAD at TUS, shares the excitement felt across the campus: “The BA Fashion with Pathways students and the team here at LSAD are extremely excited to launch the LSAD Fashion Show this May. Our last show was in 2017, and we are thrilled to bring it back this year. The final-year students are working incredibly hard on their collections, and we are looking forward to showcasing the exceptional work being created within LSAD to the public and to welcoming them on campus through the historic doors here on Clare Street.”

The event is a celebration of local talent both on and off the runway. In a show of campus synergy, students from the Business Studies with Beauty and Spa Management Department will be backstage providing professional makeup artistry. While students from LSAD Filmcel will be capturing the event.

Two young women are walking down a mossy path lined with tall, bare trees, carrying artistic garments or sculptures. The setting appears to be an old, somewhat mystical park or woodland. The woman on the left has short, dark curly hair and is wearing a black long-sleeved dress and dark boots. She is smiling and looking towards the woman on the right, carrying a large, elongated, textured grey fabric sculpture or garment over her shoulder, and a dark, multi-pronged object in her left hand. The woman on the right has long, red hair and is wearing a white long-sleeved top, a vibrant orange skirt, and a light blue undergarment, along with dark shoes. She is also smiling and looking at the woman on the left, carrying a voluminous, fluffy dark blue garment over her arm, and a dark, multi-pronged object similar to the other woman's. In the background, a small stone archway or folly is visible between the trees. The ground is a mix of green grass and patches of yellow-green moss.

The runway will come to life with the expertise of the renowned Holman Lee Model Agency, a name synonymous with Limerick fashion.

The LSAD Fashion Runway Show will take place on Thursday, 14th May 2026. Doors open at 7:00 pm at the TUS Limerick School of Art and Design, Clare Street.

The LSAD BA in Fashion from TUS, has produced renowned designers over the years, including Joanne Hynes, Aoife McNamara, Michael Stewart – Standing Ground, Una Burke, Natalie B. Coleman, Sarah O’ Neill- The Zero Waster. Many graduates have gone on to work with leading international fashion houses such as Stella McCartney, Victoria Beckham, Karl Lagerfeld, Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan, Alexander McQueen, Simone Rocha, and many others.

To book your tickets for the LSAD Fashion Runway Show go to https://tusbookings.ie/events/lsad-ba-fashion-show-2026/

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A young woman with long, red hair, wearing a white cardigan and a light blue pleated skirt, stands in front of a stone wall. She is positioned to the right of a mannequin, which is dressed in a vibrant orange skirt and a fluffy dark blue top. The mannequin is placed within a stone archway that is heavily overgrown with ivy and bare branches, creating a rustic, almost fairytale-like setting. The woman is looking towards the mannequin, possibly adjusting the clothing. The ground in the foreground is green grass, and in the background, bare trees and an overcast sky are visible.