F5: Ciaran McGuigan Talks His Wardrobe Staple, Talents He Admires + More
Orior's Creative Director, Ciaran McGuigan, talks growing the family furniture business + more in this week's Friday Five.
Photo: Claire Esparros
Ciaran McGuigan is Creative Director of Orior, an Irish furniture brand founded by his parents Brian and Rosie in 1979. After attending the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) to study film and television, he returned to Ireland in 2013 and dove into the family business as Managing Director.
During this time, Ciaran took the lead on evolving the company from a contract business into a luxury design studio, expanding upon the foundation his parents built. In May 2019, Orior opened the brand?s first US showroom in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City, with a focus on new residential products. The debut collection featured more than 20 pieces, including updates from Orior?s archive and new designs as well. In 2020, Ciaran launched new furniture to Orior?s portfolio and the brand?s first collection of rugs. Ciaran is also a partner in his sister?s fashion label: Katie Ann McGuigan. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. Today Ciaran McGuigan joins us for Friday Five!
1. Savannah
Football (Soccer) is my first love, but Savannah is a close second. I met the majority of my team and my partner, Lo, there. It’s steeped in history, and it?s an inspiring place to meet, learn, collaborate and explore. I will always gravitate towards Savannah.
2. My Sister, Katie Ann McGuigan
From moving to London at 15 years old to her ...
Photo: Claire Esparros
Ciaran McGuigan is Creative Director of Orior, an Irish furniture brand founded by his parents Brian and Rosie in 1979. After attending the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) to study film and television, he returned to Ireland in 2013 and dove into the family business as Managing Director.
During this time, Ciaran took the lead on evolving the company from a contract business into a luxury design studio, expanding upon the foundation his parents built. In May 2019, Orior opened the brand?s first US showroom in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City, with a focus on new residential products. The debut collection featured more than 20 pieces, including updates from Orior?s archive and new designs as well. In 2020, Ciaran launched new furniture to Orior?s portfolio and the brand?s first collection of rugs. Ciaran is also a partner in his sister?s fashion label: Katie Ann McGuigan. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. Today Ciaran McGuigan joins us for Friday Five!
1. Savannah
Football (Soccer) is my first love, but Savannah is a close second. I met the majority of my team and my partner, Lo, there. It’s steeped in history, and it?s an inspiring place to meet, learn, collaborate and explore. I will always gravitate towards Savannah.
2. My Sister, Katie Ann McGuigan
From moving to London at 15 years old to her ...
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