#GE16: How to look good in publicAs election posters comandeer every available pole and window in the country, here’s how to avoiding the pitfalls of dressing for important photographs and public appearancesSat Feb 20 2016 - 09:00
Fashion takes to the floor as Helen Cody collaborates with CeadogánThe Irish fashion designer has come up with Vessels, a collection of rugs that use a delicate paletteFri Feb 19 2016 - 15:30
Fashion: lifestyle and luxury – done digitallyDeirdre McQuillan talks to London-based fashion brand consultant Orlagh O’ReillySat Feb 06 2016 - 04:00
New collection from Heidi Higgins looks freshThis collection is full of colour and brio, and aimed at the 30-35 plus age groupSat Jan 30 2016 - 06:00
Waxing not waning with the wax jacketDeirdre McQuillan on how a waxed jacket is madeSat Jan 23 2016 - 02:00
Saoirse Ronan puts Tropical Popical on the mapThe Oscar-nominated star of ‘Brooklyn’ has been raving about this Dublin nail salon on the red carpet and US TVFri Jan 22 2016 - 13:30
Fashion: Animal magnetism with faux furThe call of the wild means shaggy cover ups and teddy coats – modern fabric technology can make very convincing reproductions of authentic hidesSat Jan 16 2016 - 05:00
People to watch in 2016: FashionA crop of Irish graduates are forging successful careers in the notoriously fickle international fashion industry. Here are some to watch out for this yearSat Jan 09 2016 - 00:20
Jefferson Hack: ‘The future of fashion is full of jeopardy’Hack, whose magazine Dazed became a counterculture style bible, talks about fashion, journalism, technology and his collaboration with NasaFri Jan 08 2016 - 06:00
Runway photos of Niall McInerney in the book ‘Fashion’s Front Line’McInerney left Limerick for London at 17 and became a top catwalk photographerSat Nov 28 2015 - 08:00
A social housing solution for the peopleArchitect Dominic Stevens is about to embark on a social housing scheme in Dublin, the first of its kind in Ireland, that will be driven by the needs of people, and not the marketThu Nov 26 2015 - 09:13
Fashion: The look of the IrishFor the next week a range of homegrown talent will be showcased in Arnotts. Enter Orla Kiely, Peter O’Brien and Helen McAlinden, Natalie B Coleman, Niamh O’Neill, Emma Manley, Ale Walsh and moreSat Nov 21 2015 - 12:00
Christmas belles: Deck your wardrobe with festive fineryWhether we’re dreaming of a white one or not, Christmas is the time when the inner festive feline wants to show off a bit, to celebrate in some finery, to wrap up with furs, fake or otherwise, and slip into something soft and luxurious with some glitter in attendanceThu Nov 19 2015 - 06:00
Rory Parnell Mooney: Divine menswear from a man of the clothThe Galway designer’s minimal style is influenced by religious garments and his own schooling by the JesuitsTue Nov 17 2015 - 06:00
Fashion sector calls for State supportGeneration of fashion designers ‘who can stand side by side with the best in the world’ want to stay and produce in IrelandSun Nov 15 2015 - 15:14
Parisan hatmaker opens in DublinTony Peto, ‘chapelier’ or hatmaker to the beau monde, is moving to Dublin and opening a shopSat Nov 14 2015 - 01:00
Defining design: new show celebrates Irish design talentIrishwoman Angela Brady, the former president of Royal Institute of British Architects, reveals what inspires herSun Nov 08 2015 - 10:00
Celebrate the art of thatchA new book takes a tour of Ireland’s thatched cottages, whose ownership is now restricted to those who can afford to maintain and insure themThu Nov 05 2015 - 02:00
‘Fashion buying is stressful. You have to keep calm’At the showrooms of designer Rick Owens in Paris, high fashion is bought for big money by luxury outlets to sell in their shops. It’s not for the faint of heartTue Oct 27 2015 - 06:00
Matthew Zorpas: a perfect gentlemanDeirdre McQuillan meets the founder of The Gentleman BloggerSat Oct 24 2015 - 01:00
The Irishman building the global Louis Vuitton empireWith a portfolio that includes 463 stores,Wexford-born architect David McNulty must reflect the global designer brand’s individuality in every shopWed Oct 21 2015 - 13:00
Paris Fashion Week: A luxury take on biker style for Louis VuittonStar-studded audience see final day show of ‘reloaded’ Ghesquiere road warriersWed Oct 07 2015 - 15:31
Spring collection takes off from Paris and lands in AfricaLagerfeld’s aviation theme for Chanel and Valentino’s African inspiration meet with approvalTue Oct 06 2015 - 21:14
Craftsmanship and romance the soul of Paris Fashion Week femininityStella McCartney’s collection a blast of colour and sporty ease in plaids, stripes and pleatsMon Oct 05 2015 - 20:37
Céline mixes ultra feminine with utilitarian at Paris Fashion WeekKenzo focuses on modern global traveller and freewheeling spirit in spring collectionMon Oct 05 2015 - 10:03
Belladonna delphiniums display perfectly apt for Raf Simons’ collection‘Femininity, fragility and sensitivity, without sacrificing strength and impact’Fri Oct 02 2015 - 18:35
Elegance and sophistication at Paris fashion weekCreations dreamy in spirit chime with sexy and commercial 1960s retro secretary vibeThu Oct 01 2015 - 18:33
Sequins and sparkle in Paris spring collectionsBelgian designer Dries Van Noten elevates everyday items with rich and lavish fabricsThu Oct 01 2015 - 09:38
Fashion: Ten easy pieces for your winter wardrobePicking some staple items such as the right coat and boots can ensure you get through the season in styleFri Sept 25 2015 - 11:00
Scaling great heights and leaving no traceThe Specialist: Eugene McGerr has worked in scaffolding since he was 16 and set up Safeway Scaffolding with his brother in 2002. Since then he has never looked back – or downThu Sept 24 2015 - 02:07
London Fashion Week closes with a stellar presentation from Anya HindmarchZany stripes and prints played big part in summer collections on showTue Sept 22 2015 - 15:56
Military riffs at Burberry while TopShop goes flirty for London Fashion weekStars serenaded by Alison Moyet while onlookers gather in the rainTue Sept 22 2015 - 01:00
Ultra-feminine collection from Simone RochaOrla Kiely presents collection in crazy golf setting at Royal Institute of British ArchitectsSun Sept 20 2015 - 19:49
Art meets fashion as Richard Gorman joins forces with HermésThe Irish painter has teamed up with the French luxury brand to design a carré scarfSat Sept 19 2015 - 03:00
London Fashion Week gets motoring in a West End car parkPlenty of surprises as London’s fashion spectacle gets under waySat Sept 19 2015 - 01:00
Glaziers: Cracking work for a specialist teamThe three women, and one man, behind Capital Glass are responsible for some of the biggest glasswork projects around Dublin, but they’ll also replace your broken windowThu Sept 17 2015 - 04:00
Pleats take centre stage in Peter O’Brien’s new collectionPeter O’Brien’s winter collection for Arnotts reflects the designer’s fascination with pleats, along with strong tailoring and a touch of ‘frou’Sat Sept 12 2015 - 05:45
‘What the heck is Primark?’Budget fashion chain known in Ireland as Penneys opens store in BostonThu Sept 10 2015 - 20:28
‘Queen of Retail’ attends Royal Hospital M&S eventBelinda Earl in Dublin for autumn/winter fashion show from Marks & SpencerWed Sept 09 2015 - 01:00
Naomi Campbell revealed as the new face of Newbridge SilverwareInvestment will cost ‘in excess of €200,000’ according to Newbridge CEO William DoyleTue Sept 08 2015 - 14:44
Fashion: this season, it’s a 70s thingThere’s a strong retro vibe going on at River Island where the new collection harks back to the heyday of Studio 54Sat Sept 05 2015 - 05:00
Best fashion store 2015: Envoy of BelfastAn outstanding small boutique with a discerning following for its mix of international brands and lesser-known special findsSat Aug 29 2015 - 05:00
Surrounded by beautiful things for 30 years: James O’Halloran, furniture and fine art expert“I have the kind of taste I can’t afford.”Thu Aug 27 2015 - 00:00
Silke’s scarvesIreland’s newest scarf designer Ciara Silke has just launched a collection of bold and colourful prints in silk and cashmereSat Aug 22 2015 - 01:00
New Threads: Meet the best dressmakers in townThe art of dressmaking is thriving as customers seek out experts who can make them something beautiful, that fits them beautifully tooFri Aug 14 2015 - 15:00
My left shoe: the story of Irish film costumeAn exhibition in Dublin will showcase some of the few surviving costumes from Irish films, from Calvary’s cassock to In the Name of the Father’s leopard-print underpantsTue Aug 11 2015 - 06:00
Lesser Spotted Ireland: I’m the first in my family to go to ShoeniversityIf you think there’s nothing ‘off the beaten track’ about a break in west Cork, you’ve clearly never been to a shoemaking school in BantryMon Aug 10 2015 - 06:00
Fashion’s season for picking plumsDeep colours, fine fabrics and a flash of feathers feature in Umit Kutluk’s autumn collectionSat Aug 08 2015 - 01:00
Innovative furniture design from a former ballet dancerOrla Reynolds was an aspiring dancer when injury forced her to rethink her careerTue Aug 04 2015 - 06:00
How to ensure it will all be alright on debs nightIt’s debs season, and the search is on for showstopper dresses. It’s an expensive business, with some spending up to €1.000 on ‘the one’, and that’s just the start of it. Debutantes, mothers, style advisors and dress shop owners reveal what’s involved in the preparationsSat Aug 01 2015 - 09:15
