Linda Kiely, co-founder of the global business services company VoxPro, is selling a significant portion of her designer wardrobe. The collection, featuring brands such as Chanel, Dior, Gucci, and Tom Ford, will be available for purchase in a one-day event managed by the resale platform Luxury Exchange. The sale aims to raise funds for My Lovely Horse, a charity aligned with Kiely's passion for animals, and St Luke’s Home in Cork, which provided care for her aunt.
Kiely and her husband, Dan Kiely, built VoxPro from a small, six-employee operation in Cork into an international business with 6,000 employees. They sold the company to TELUS International for €150 million after more than 20 years in operation. During this period, Linda Kiely developed a notable personal style, even when financial resources were limited.
Dan Kiely recalled his wife's ability to make less expensive clothing appear high-end. He noted instances where she wore items from budget retailers like Guineys and Penneys with such style that they were mistaken for designer pieces. He attributed her innate sense of fashion and charisma as assets that helped shape the business's public profile and attract talent.
The sale will feature items ranging from UK sizes 8 to 14, with prices starting at €29. One-size pieces, including costume jewelry and accessories, as well as shoes, will also be available. The event is scheduled to take place at Studio 10 on Wicklow Street, Dublin 2.
Kiely's collection includes pieces that hold significant personal memories. One notable item is a cream three-piece Tom Ford suit, which she initially hesitated to purchase due to its cost but later acquired after an encounter with the designer himself. Another piece set for sale is an orange two-piece trouser suit that garnered admiration from Michelle Obama during a meeting with the former First Lady.
Dan Kiely emphasized that despite her glamorous image, his wife remains grounded and that her fashion choices have always been a personal expression, with the clothing never overpowering her personality. The sale offers an opportunity for others to acquire designer pieces at accessible prices while supporting charitable causes.