The Glass Runway: Fashion designers and glass artists across Ireland join forces to create extraordinary work Innovative project including 20 glass artists and fashion designers explores gender equality, diversity and inclusionMon Jun 17 2024 - 05:00
How to find the best sunglasses to suit your faceFrom wraparounds to aviators, there’s plenty of on-trend styles to choose fromMon Jun 10 2024 - 05:00
Campus couture: NCAD fashion students root collections in autobiography From fear to femininity, final year fashion students are drawing inspiration from everywhereMon May 27 2024 - 06:00
‘I don’t believe beauty and pain go together ... comfort is my trademark’: Nicki Hoyne’s new Irish footwear collectionDeirdre McQuillan: The glitter and feelgood factor of sparkle adds a certain frivolity to the shoesMon May 20 2024 - 06:00
Brown Thomas continues to be a special and unique Dublin destinationAfter 175 years Brown Thomas, ‘the apotheosis of a department store’, remains a constant presence on Grafton Street and one of Dublin’s best-known businessesFri May 17 2024 - 00:00
Brown Thomas Arnotts fashion buying director Shelly Corkery leaves to ‘explore new opportunities’Corkery had spent 24 years with the Irish department store retailerWed May 15 2024 - 05:30
Forget rules and make your own: Four women’s tips for ageless dressingWe spoke to four women over 50 about their dress sense and style, and how it has changed over the yearsMon May 13 2024 - 05:00
Gordon D’Arcy and Aoife Cogan pair substance and style for new luxury socks ventureForm School business partners make a play for a new market in accessoriesMon Apr 22 2024 - 05:00
Irish designer JW Anderson named as one of Time’s most influential people for 2024Co Derry-born Anderson began his career as a visual merchandiser in Brown ThomasThu Apr 18 2024 - 13:55
Look good in bad weather: Great spring outerwear for Ireland’s unpredictable forecastsApril is an ideal month to invest in outerwear apparel with edge and eleganceMon Apr 15 2024 - 05:00
Building techniques from the past: ‘We wanted to use a thousand-year-old technology to test a contemporary idea’Designer Joseph Walsh and architects O’Donnell+Tuomey used corbelled method of stone construction to build Stone Vessel at Walsh’s family farmlandsSun Apr 07 2024 - 05:00
Irish athletes at Paris Olympics to wear uniforms by Irish designer Laura WeberNew York-based fashion designer is best known for work worn by US first lady Jill Biden at President Joe Biden’s inaugurationSat Apr 06 2024 - 06:30
Timeless and simple, white can make a powerful statement Deirdre McQuillan: At the Oscars, actors in white dresses made an impact - Kirsten Dunst in Gucci, Emily Blunt in Schiaparelli and Florence Pugh in Simone RochaMon Apr 01 2024 - 13:23
Sara O’Neill: ‘Every flower, every plant, every building has a story’Sara O’Neill’s dreamy take on design is inspired by tales from her grandmotherMon Mar 25 2024 - 10:00
Róisín Pierce’s ethereal and romantic collection brings angel-inspired looks to ParisDublin designer tells dark stories through her exceptional crochet and lace collectionsMon Mar 18 2024 - 05:00
Cecilie Bahnsen: ‘Having grown up with minimalism, working with Galliano was such a contrast’ Danish fashion designer’s looks may seem dreamy and effortless, but they are based on a rigorous approach to form, structure and textureMon Mar 04 2024 - 05:00
From California to Kilkenny via Paris: A master craftsman on learning his tradeEric Phillips’s work is all encompassing and includes not just fine furniture and interiors, but also wooden water-based craftSun Mar 03 2024 - 05:00
Irish style sprinkled lightly over Paris Fashion Week as Dior opens with power-filled showDeirdre McQuillan: Dior’s Of Bodies, Armour and Cages show featured model Alice McGrath from Omagh in Co TyroneWed Feb 28 2024 - 09:55
‘I was scouted completely out of the blue’: Young Irish models making waves on the international sceneThe biggest fashion houses in the world have been hiring Irish models to head up their campaigns. Some have worked exclusively in the industry since starting, while others are keeping their options openSun Feb 25 2024 - 06:00
Tablescaping: New Irish brand Acquerello wants to bring colours of the Mediterranean to your tableAnnie Dunne’s Acquerello focuses on mix-and-match tableware with vibrant and colourful motifsSat Feb 10 2024 - 05:00
Brown Thomas SS24: The power shoulder is a definite trend in a diverse and dramatic spring show Expectations were high as spring fashion shows are early indicators of the new season and new beginnings, uplifting the spirits after the long winterThu Feb 08 2024 - 11:07
Living the high life on a hot-air balloon trip over TurkeyCappadocia’s famous volcanic rock formations - hosting caves, churches, pigeon houses and ancient subterranean dwellings - are best viewed from the airTue Feb 06 2024 - 05:00
Meet the Irish tailors making strides in contemporary suitingInnovative suit designs from exciting new talentsMon Jan 29 2024 - 05:00
Simone Rocha’s haute couture debut in Paris earns rapturous receptionIrish designer was guest of Jean Paul Gaultier and delivered stellar new takes on the French fashion icon’s familiar motifsWed Jan 24 2024 - 19:20
Deirdre McQuillan: Italian fashion students go wild with Irish tweedDeirdre McQuillan: Cultural initiative raises awareness in Italy of different aspects of Irish craft and designMon Jan 22 2024 - 05:00
Chinese fashion group Icicle to open Dublin shop Group focused on understated but sustainable and ethical fashion opening on Grafton StreetWed Jan 10 2024 - 05:00
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
