Former Avoca owner Amanda Pratt on her new shop: I wanted to create something with meaningPratt’s new shop, Amo & Pax in Kilmacanogue, is a refreshing change to more soulless retail spacesMon Dec 11 2023 - 05:00
Sharon Hoey’s playful day-to-dinner wear to suit all ages and shapesThe designer is best known for her bridal collection, but her trans-seasonal AndTate range has a fast-growing fan baseMon Dec 04 2023 - 05:00
Chanel at the V&A: A captivating exhibition showcasing the beauty of her greatest designsGabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel’s final collection after a career of more than 60 years was presented in January 1971, two weeks after her death in her suite at the Ritz aged 87Mon Nov 20 2023 - 05:00
Beautiful Irish knitwear to keep you swaddled and stylish this winterKnits are taking centre stage this season – wear with anything from jeans and combats to an elegant skirtMon Nov 13 2023 - 05:00
Is the perfect nursery a room your baby won’t outgrow?New parents are looking to pay for quality pieces that will grow with their childSat Nov 11 2023 - 04:30
H&M x Rabanne: Futuristic glamour in H&M’s new designer collaborationSlinky metallic dresses and draped mesh tops are the result of H&M’s latest designer collaborationMon Nov 06 2023 - 05:00
Bringing an 18th century home in Brittany back to life: Irish woman captures the soul of historic homeRuth Bradley’s latest project is a book chronicling a year in Maison Lescop, in Port Louis, southwest BrittanySun Oct 29 2023 - 05:00
Simone Rocha’s new menswear collection: white lace, sheer fabrics and pearled trimsDeirdre McQuillan: ‘It’s about ‘Breaking down the historical narrative of masculinity’ says Irish designerMon Oct 23 2023 - 06:00
Jeweller Chupi opens new flagship store in DublinNew location comes as part of ambitious plan for developmentTue Oct 17 2023 - 17:34
Noreen Fox, the Queen of Rosslare: ‘My style is wearing what I feel good in, I hate people dressing sensibly all the time’Deirdre McQuillan: The owner of French Connection boutique on Rosslare Strand is marking 50 years in business, its longevity a testament to her energy and personalityMon Oct 16 2023 - 05:00
The Galway knitting genius putting a contemporary twist on a heritage designDeirdre McQuillan: Burke’s reimagining of Aran sweater owe origin to his passion for crochet and unswerving skillMon Oct 09 2023 - 05:00
Irish designer Seán McGirr named Alexander McQueen creative directorDubliner McGirr, who will succeed Sarah Burton at the British luxury fashion house, praised for his ‘personality and creativity’Wed Oct 04 2023 - 12:20
Irish tweed weaving its way on to the global stageDeirdre McQuillan: Designers who appreciate and value one of Ireland’s great textiles and craft traditionsMon Oct 02 2023 - 05:00
Joinery specialists to close after almost 40 years in business Brothers Ivan and Carl Crowe call time on specialist joinery business after nearly 40 yearsThu Sept 28 2023 - 05:00
Dirndls, dung and drink on a visit to BavariaAlthough most famous for its beer, there’s so much more to see and do in an area so proud of its cultural heritage, as Deirdre McQuillan discoversMon Sept 18 2023 - 05:00
The luxury Irish design destination that celebrates Irish textilesDeirdre McQuillan: From socks and scarves to handknits and gloves, Stable have a fresh approach to traditional designMon Sept 11 2023 - 05:00
Looking for cheap, stylish interiors? H&M Home opens first shop in IrelandSwedish retail giant opened in Cork this week, with Liffey Valley store to follow in NovemberSat Sept 09 2023 - 05:00
This season’s red is a great colour to get you noticedDeirdre McQuillan: It doesn’t have to be head to toe, red shoes or bags or just a slash of red lipstick can create a real impactMon Sept 04 2023 - 05:00
Quirky, dressed-up casual wear from growing Irish brand NayaDeirdre McQuillan: Founder Lynda Heather wanted to create a collection reflecting her personal styleMon Aug 28 2023 - 05:00
Hands up for Irish gloves: Meet the Horn family, Ireland’s only specialist glovemakersDeirdre McQuillan: Founded almost 80 years ago, the future of this business lies in combining new technology with traditional skillsMon Aug 21 2023 - 06:00
Cheery wet weather clothes: Stay dry in styleDeirdre McQuillan: Jackets, boots, hats and umbrellas to keep you dry all year roundMon Aug 07 2023 - 05:00
‘Doing a building project yourself is not impossible, we are more capable than we realise’After four years in a rented home in Rathmines, the artist and furniture maker has moved close to her ancestral family home, Lisnavagh, where she has just built a new studioSat Jul 22 2023 - 05:00
The Cladóir sheep, presumed extinct, has rejoined the close-knit Connemara fashion flockThe native Galway sheep has a fleece as soft as snow and could become an international knitwear starFri Jul 21 2023 - 05:00
Irish swimwear: Make a splash this summer with these must-have togsDeirdre McQuillan: From cosy robes to practical beachwear, these home-grown brands cater to everyoneMon Jul 10 2023 - 06:00
All white now: ‘A tough and strong femininity’ features in Sarah Caine’s debut collectionDeirdre McQuillan: The Create showcase at Brown Thomas features 28 emerging designersMon Jul 03 2023 - 05:00
Lia Cowan’s dreamy, sculptural designs are catching the attention of Ireland’s most stylish womenDeirdre McQuillan: Young Irish designer’s dresses have featured on several magazine covers in recent monthsMon Jun 26 2023 - 05:00
A suit to last a lifetime: getting a three-piece made to measureMusician Stephen Gormley struggles to find clothes off the peg due to his long limbs and broad shouldersMon Jun 12 2023 - 05:00
She’s like a rainbow: the Irish designer putting fun fluorescents and pastels in chargeDeirdre McQuillan: Doireann Healy’s new collection uses fun fluorescents and pastels in a controlled and confident wayMon Jun 05 2023 - 05:00
The future of fashion: Dublin and Limerick students delve beneath the surfaceWork from NCAD and LSAD challenges the cult of youth, draws on diverse backgrounds and focuses on sustainabilityMon May 29 2023 - 05:00
‘With music therapy, you learn how to tap into the subconscious’Marina Cassidy on how instruments, melody and rhythm can help patients with issues around anxiety, speech and dementiaFri May 19 2023 - 06:01
As an unregulated term, fashion industry ‘sustainability’ has effectively lost its meaningDeirdre McQuillan: Alternative high street fashion can offer shoppers peace of mind and great optionsMon May 15 2023 - 05:00
‘You will always find jewels’: This Italian fashion brand is the epitome of timeless, low key luxuryDeirdre McQuillan: MaxMara’s summer collection features neutral tones, linen suits, racer back vests and wide, floppy hatsMon May 08 2023 - 05:00
‘I am so happy – it is really special’: Irish designers shine at red carpet seasonThe high-profile exposure is incalculable for the throng of fashion designers from Ireland featured at this week’s Met Gala in New YorkThu May 04 2023 - 06:00
Chupi Sweetman: ‘We are the first generation to buy our own diamonds, owning our own future’As the award-winning Irish jeweller marks her brand’s 10th anniversary, Sweetman has more than one reason to celebrate this yearSat Apr 15 2023 - 06:00
Mary Quant: the fashion designer who shocked the establishment and defined an era It is hard now to appreciate the power of Mary Quant's influence and the shock of the new coltish, childlike fashionThu Apr 13 2023 - 16:30
Heavy Petal: Nothing says summer like a free spirited floral dressTime to ditch the heavy monochromes of winter and lift the spirits with lighter tonesMon Apr 10 2023 - 05:00
Always in fashion – Deirdre McQuillan on Ann Griffin Bernstorff’s historic collectionCoco Chanel and the New Ross connectionMon Apr 03 2023 - 19:30
H&M’s new Mugler collection: Empowerment, inclusivity, body positivity and sexinessCasey Cadwallader, creative director of Mugler, and Ann-Sofie Johansson, creative adviser to H&M, on the Swedish company’s latest designer collaborationMon Apr 03 2023 - 05:00
Spring interiors: Brown is the new grey, earth tones to the fore and other trends to watch forForget your granny’s mahogany furniture - brown may be back but this time it’s all about earth tonesSat Apr 01 2023 - 05:00
The Banshees effect: Meet the Irish makers knitting up a storm The jumpers worn by Colin Farrell in The Banshees of Inisherin have the style world swooning, according to one UK newspaperMon Mar 27 2023 - 05:00
Exploring Cape Verde — ‘warm, sunny, inviting’Deirdre McQuillan paddled with sharks, watched kite surfing and enjoyed sun-drenched beaches on a Cape Verde winter breakSun Mar 19 2023 - 05:00
Helen Steele: ‘I work seven days a week for half a month’Designer’s Flow collection for Dunnes Stores is full of dizzying prints and patterns that catch the energy of the seaMon Mar 13 2023 - 05:00
Irish designers celebrate their native land at London Fashion WeekDeirdre McQuillan: The event’s opening show was from Paul Costelloe, who honoured Dublin and its landmarks using Irish fabricsSat Feb 25 2023 - 05:00
Paradise Now: The Extraordinary Life of Karl Lagerfeld: so-called definitive biography peppered with anecdotes and surprising omissionsLagerfeld hated retrospection, detested nostalgia, was famously opinionated and a master at media relationsSat Feb 25 2023 - 05:00
London Fashion Week: Irish creativity shines at Simone Rocha’s haunting and beautiful show Designers referenced their Irish identities and backgrounds in very different and compelling ways in two outstanding collectionsSun Feb 19 2023 - 15:07
London Fashion Week: Paul Costelloe dedicates collection to Dublin and Joyce’s Ulysses‘Ireland is having a moment’: The veteran Irish designer uses images of the capital’s familiar landmarks including Poolbeg chimneysFri Feb 17 2023 - 15:45
‘Fashion is about one type of body and that’s toxic’: Irish designer Sinéad O’Dwyer’s mission to reshape clothesO’Dwyer’s second collection championing body diversity will be presented at London Fashion Week this weekendFri Feb 17 2023 - 05:00
The Dublin jeweller making ‘the biggest diamond ring in Ireland’Deirdre McQuillan visits the workshop of jeweller and master craftsman Sam Lafford in Castle MarketMon Feb 13 2023 - 05:00
From cutting hair to cutting cloth: The barber turned designer with a new menswear collectionDeirdre McQuillan meets Latvian designer Lauris Brimmers, who arrived in Ireland in 2004 without a word of EnglishMon Jan 30 2023 - 05:00
Coco Chanel became a fashion icon. Why have we almost forgotten her arch-rival Elsa Schiaparelli?Deirdre McQuillan: An exhibition in Paris celebrates the life and work of the surrealist fashion designer who invented pret-a-porterMon Jan 16 2023 - 05:00
