

Ann, as featured in the March issue of The Gloss
The absence of a great Irish fashion fabric shop prompted Flavin to open Texture, which has been in business for two years A FAMILY AFFAIR: My mum was a dress designer and I studied fashion at the Grafton Academy. After I graduated we worked together for twelve years on our own label, Lorann, from a studio in Dun Laoghaire. We were making about 70 wedding dresses a year, as well as occasionwear. A LONGSTANDING LOVE: I've always loved fabric. After my Leaving Cert, my dad gave