Deborah is a graduate of the Grafton Academy in Dublin and the National College of Art and Design in Dublin.

She has been working in the industry since she left college in 1985, firstly as a freelance design consultant and later forming her own company in 2001. She was joined by her partner Charlie Hanrahan in 2005 and he further developed the Deborah Veale brand.

Dominated by luxurious and unusual fabrics with sleek simple lines, Deborah's extensive collections are designed for stylish women who enjoy wearing contemporary feminine clothes.

Deborah has dressed many high profile women in public life including President Mary McAleese, Lorraine Keane, Kathryn Thomas, Pamela Flood, Miriam O'Callaghan, and Blathnaid Ni Chofaigh.

DEBORAH'S AWARDS

Deborah's awards include, International Wool Secretarial Award 1985, Late Late Show Award 2002, Tatler Woman of the Year Fashion Design Award 2007.