It would not be fair to say it was all black, but AWear has a liking for old favourites. For the show's closing numbers, transsexual evening suits, worn with white shirts and black ties, were dressed with satin corsets.
Underwear as outerwear has been done before, but adds a frisson of excitement. In another group, black and red lace, with glamorous dresses, is part of their "new romantics" - Berlin cabaret and decadence all over.
Of course it's not all frivolity. A-Wear, which has been opening shops in Cork, Limerick and Northern Ireland, and refurbishing existing ones, has the whole picture in mind: from sportswear, with a line in workout tops, and hipster jogging pants, right through to the lace.
The military, as interpreted by Kate Moss, is popular: khaki coats camouflaged minis, denim two-toned jeans, and a jungle print dress do not bring to mind the boot camp, but the style gives scope for accessories like satchel bags and belts. And talking of boots, these are now calf high in soft suede, and worn with everything.
Tweed is on the scene. It's a long time since it has featured on the fashion ramp. Mostly in speckled black and grey, it complements leathers, and looks good with knits, of which there is a terrific choice, and fake fur. It also teams well with camel, another classic being pushed.
Typical of the look are tweed trousers (£26), an angora sweater (£22), and a waffle weave camel-coloured coat (£95).
The show, held in Sam Sara, in Dawson Street, Dublin, was wide-ranging and essentially young in style.
The colours, apart from the black, white and red mentioned, were khaki, chocolate, oyster, camel, iced-blues and lilac. But mostly it's black.