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Nadia Breen

NI designer JW Anderson wears Irish rugby top on runway during Milan Fashion Week

NI designer Jonathan Anderson has sported an Ireland rugby top on the runway at Milan Fashion Week.

The Co Derry man established his brand JW Anderson in 2008 and is also creative director of Spanish luxury house, Loewe.

He wore the green jersey to honour his dad as he took a bow at the end of his fashion week show on Father's Day, Sunday, June 18.

Read more: NI designer creates some of Beyoncé's striking world tour outfits

His dad Willie Anderson is a former Ulster and Ireland rugby legend.

On Instagram, Jonathan also posted an image of himself wearing the shirt and said: "Happy fathers day dad [red heart emoji]."

Fashion designer Jonathan Anderson at the JW Anderson Spring/Summer 2024 fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week menswear Spring/Summer 2024 on June 18, 2023 in Milan, Italy (Estrop/Getty Images)

At Milan Fashion Week, Jonathan showcased his brand's Spring/Summer 2024 Men's range and Women's Resort 2024 line.

And recently, he designed some of Beyoncé's outfits for her ongoing world tour.

Beyoncé has been wearing the custom looks by designer Loewe during her Renaissance Tour. These include a striking jumpsuit and also a silver bodysuit.

Posting on Twitter, his proud dad said: ""Unreal and fantastic. Beyonce wearing one of Jonathan Anderson’s Loewe designs in London last evening. Very proud. Mum&Dadxxxx."

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