Irish born Pat McDonagh first made her mark on the Canadian fashion scene during the initial explosion of the boutique phenomena during the 60's and is regarded as one of the most creative designers in Canada today. Educated in England and Paris, Pat has designed costumes for celebrity personalities including, Diana Rigg in the Avenger series, The Beatles, HRH, the late Diana Princess of Wales, actress Deborah Kara Unger (Crash, The Game), actress Maria DelMar (Blue Murder) and actress Wendy Crewson (Air Force One, Corrinna Corrinna, 6th Day).
A dynamic designer, she is always a step ahead of the pack, yet never so far ahead that we lose touch with her. Her designs are youthfully avant-garde, yet retain an earthy, classic feel, often tinged with romanticism. As a widely recognized designer, she has won many awards, including the New York Times Award for design excellence and the prestigious American Legend Fur Award in Frankfurt. Pat has also received the "Judy" Award for her contribution in putting Canadian design on an international level and designed an award-winning shoe for the Bata Museum.
McDonagh's designs are sold in high fashion specialty boutiques across Canada and the United States.