Fashion and Beauty

Clodagh Cronin on 25 years of Samui: 'It was a gamble, but I felt I needed to be different'
Clodagh Cronin on 25 years of Samui: 'It was a gamble, but I felt I needed to be different'
As Samui hits 25 years in business, Clodagh Cronin chats to Vickie Maye about building the boutique that put Cork on the fashion map

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Desire Lines: Dundalk designer hosts studio event for all shapes and sizes
Desire Lines: Dundalk designer hosts studio event for all shapes and sizes
Plus a coffee machine that’s both an automatic filter coffee maker and an espresso capsule machine

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Six simple spring skincare switches to rescue post‑winter skin
Six simple spring skincare switches to rescue post‑winter skin
Beauty Editor Sally Foran is here to help you figure out what your skin needs as we leave the winter months behind

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

John F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy,
Nineties fashion looks inspired by Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
Ever since Love Story hit our screens, the internet has fallen head over heels for Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s timeless wardrobe.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Desire Lines: These gúnas by fashion line inspired by Irish myth and legend are a wardrobe staple
Desire Lines: These gúnas by fashion line inspired by Irish myth and legend are a wardrobe staple
Plus a St Patrick's Day with a difference in Dingle and the Belfast author's book that's being adapted for a Channel 4 series, as compiled by Weekend guest editors Lousie Cantillon and Doireann Ní Ghlacáin.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Oscars 2026 red carpet: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Kerry Condon and Maggie O'Farrell
Oscars 2026 red carpet: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Kerry Condon and Maggie O'Farrell
Jessie Buckley was among the stars to steal the show on this year's red carpet at the 98th Academy Awards 

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Meet the designers transforming Irish knitwear for a new generation
Meet the designers transforming Irish knitwear for a new generation
Once a vital source of income for women working within restrictive social systems, a new generation of female designers is reshaping what it means to make — and wear — Irish knitwear 

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Meet some of the Irish beauty brands being manufactured in Ireland
Meet some of the Irish beauty brands being manufactured in Ireland
Ahead of St Patrick’s Day, I spoke to two of these founders who are committed to keeping manufacturing in Ireland

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

I went to the Cork skin clinic that's home to the future of lasting skin health — here's what I learned
I went to the Cork skin clinic that's home to the future of lasting skin health — here's what I learned
One year after she opened KINS facial treatment suite and aesthetics clinic at Cork’s River Lee Hotel, Dr Louise Smyth talks to Vickie Maye about the shift to regenerative skin care methods

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Desire Lines: This sporty chic jumpsuit is on top of our wish list
Desire Lines: This sporty chic jumpsuit is on top of our wish list
Plus, Mother's Day cards and the ultimate hot chocolate for Easter.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

How to style your wardrobe for an 'IT' girl-inspired look
How to style your wardrobe for an 'IT' girl-inspired look
The Hollywood IT girl had us swoon with her promotional looks for the film — Victorian-inspired velvet neck ribbons, heaving bustiers and John Galliano’s 1992 archival floral coat. Heathcliff, who?

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

What 20 years in fashion taught me about finding my personal style after becoming a mother
What 20 years in fashion taught me about finding my personal style after becoming a mother
After two decades as a model, I’m well versed in navigating trend cycles, but rebuilding my sense of style after becoming a mother proved to be the hardest change

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Grammy Awards 2026
The return of glam: How to embrace the maximalist make-up trend
From Zara Larsson to JADE, female popstars have set a bold new beauty mood for the year ahead. We asked the experts how to do it.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

10 stylish things to gift or wear for Mother's Day
10 stylish things to gift or wear for Mother's Day
These looks will last long after that Mother’s Day lunch.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Sally Foran: The best of March's new beauty releases
Sally Foran: The best of March's new beauty releases
Beauty Editor Sally Foran breaks down the must haves as we turn the calendar page once again

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

In pictures: Penneys unveils bridal range coming to shops this month
In pictures: Penneys unveils bridal range coming to shops this month
From suits to accessories, here’s a look at some of the Primark bridal items coming to Irish shops

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Desire Lines: As Mother's Day approaches this one of a kind keepsake is a must buy
Desire Lines: As Mother's Day approaches this one of a kind keepsake is a must buy
Plus plenty of easter joy to hop along to

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Sally Foran: These are the best retinol alternatives for sensitive skin 
Sally Foran: These are the best retinol alternatives for sensitive skin 
From peptides that enhance collagen production, resveratrol that also doubles up as an antioxidant, to plant-based alternatives like rosehip oil and bakuchiol.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Forget muted coffee-tones and embrace vibrant colours for maximum dopamine levels
Forget muted coffee-tones and embrace vibrant colours for maximum dopamine levels
From colour-drenching at Lanvin to clashing hues at Loewe, taking your colour palette back to its roots is anything but basic

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Paul McLauchlan: Irish designer Simone Rocha wins London Fashion Week
Paul McLauchlan: Irish designer Simone Rocha wins London Fashion Week
The Irish designer is effortlessly transforming mythology and modernism in a show that that nods towards Jack B Yeats and Perry Ogden while embracing up-to-the minute sportswear 

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Joanne McNally and Nikki Lannen unpack the emotional baggage behind Anxious Preoccupied
Joanne McNally and Nikki Lannen unpack the emotional baggage behind Anxious Preoccupied
When long-time friends Joanne McNally and Nikki Lannen created Anxious Preoccupied they wanted to design practical, affordable bags that would bring a bit of joy. It was just what women wanted

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Why unassuming beige is a shortcut to what really matters — shape and drape
Why unassuming beige is a shortcut to what really matters — shape and drape
That’s the beauty of beige: it leaves no room to hide. You can’t distract from dodgy seams or questionable tailoring with saturated colour. Quiet luxury is discreet for a reason

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Desire Lines: With debut collections galore, there's a new energy in the fashion world
Desire Lines: With debut collections galore, there's a new energy in the fashion world
Modernised tailoring, silhouettes and statement looks are core trends, with texture, prep, and colour bringing much-needed optimism.

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Sally Foran: How to pick the right Vitamin C to get your glow on
Sally Foran: How to pick the right Vitamin C to get your glow on
Not all vitamin C is created equal, says Beauty Editor Sally Foran

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

A fashion love affair with romance — from Wuthering Heights to Bridgerton
A fashion love affair with romance — from Wuthering Heights to Bridgerton
If a full period look feels too theatrical, then enjoy a little flirtation instead

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Desire Lines: The wide leg jean is back, here's how we'd wear it
Desire Lines: The wide leg jean is back, here's how we'd wear it
Plus, Pippa O’Connor launches a new skincare line, and SOS Cookies come to Cork

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

A Penneys wedding dress — and other things we saw at the new season preview in Dublin
A Penneys wedding dress — and other things we saw at the new season preview in Dublin
Time to add 'Thanks hun, Penneys' to your vows as Primark unveils a bridal collection

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

happy modern woman with face scrub
Sally Foran: The complete guide to skin exfoliation
The types of exfoliators — and which is right for you

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

10 colourful looks perfect for a Valentine's or Galentine's date
10 colourful looks perfect for a Valentine's or Galentine's date
This is a sartorial love story that will last forever

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

These floral fits are perfect for brighter, better days
These floral fits are perfect for brighter, better days
Dresses dotted with darling buds, scarves bearing delicate petals are more than a harbinger of spring; they’re wellness-coded shortcuts to feeling good

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Desire Lines: Proof that activewear can be stylish without the hefty price tag
Desire Lines: Proof that activewear can be stylish without the hefty price tag
The ULTRAMOVE range from F&F looks set to earn a permanent place in our gym drawer.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Sally Foran: The best of February’s new beauty releases
Sally Foran: The best of February’s new beauty releases
Beauty Editor Sally Foran breaks down the must haves as we feel start to feel the return of Spring

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Penneys unveils second collaboration with Perrie Sian — here's what you need to know
Penneys unveils second collaboration with Perrie Sian — here's what you need to know
The Reasn co-founder’s second collection of Perrie’s Primark picks for spring/summer 2026 follows the success of her first collection with the brand last year

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

'What a legacy': Cork people react to closure of iconic streetwear shop after 34 years
'What a legacy': Cork people react to closure of iconic streetwear shop after 34 years
After 34 years on Washington Street in Cork city, Primetime will close its doors for the final time on February 28

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Denim is the hardest-working fabric in fashion — here's how to make it chic
Denim is the hardest-working fabric in fashion — here's how to make it chic
Make denim chic with a puff-sleeved jacket and wide-leg jeans for an iconic look that is as durable as the fabric it’s made from.

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Desire Lines: A traditional St Brigid inspired bag to herald the start of spring
Desire Lines: A traditional St Brigid inspired bag to herald the start of spring
For over 20 years Patricia O'Flaherty has made baskets using traditional bushwork skills

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Nine spring/summer 2026 trends we can wear right now — and how
Nine spring/summer 2026 trends we can wear right now — and how
The key is finding seasonal hero pieces that are flexible enough to ‘winterise’ until the weather gets warmer. Here’s how.

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Woman diligently uses dropper to nourish skin on chin area
Four rising skincare ingredients that should be on your radar
From exosomes to ectoin, our beauty editor Sally Foran has the low down on this year's trending skincare ingredients 

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

What to wear to work for a stylish yet professional look
What to wear to work for a stylish yet professional look
A lesson in power dressing at its finest.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Desire Lines: Dreamy dresses, a new store in Cork, unlimited cinema trips, and more
Desire Lines: Dreamy dresses, a new store in Cork, unlimited cinema trips, and more
Plus a bespoke reset spa package with the option to participate in a 24-hour digital detox

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Soft to the touch
Sally Foran: How to repair and protect your skin's barrier — and why it matters more as we age
Beauty editor Sally Foran offers advice, and her favourite products, to repair a damaged skin barrier 

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

A carefully curated capsule wardrobe is the style hack for January dressing
A carefully curated capsule wardrobe is the style hack for January dressing
While trends can add fun elements to a look, selecting core pieces that can be mixed and matched will help you avoid those nasty fashion faux pas.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Wardrobe reset: Off-white Cloud Dancer makes its debut alongside seasonal brethren like Buttercream
Wardrobe reset: Off-white Cloud Dancer makes its debut alongside seasonal brethren like Buttercream
Think soft neutrals: colours that distil the cacophony of a post-party season closet

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Desire Lines: Dopamine dressing extends to the gym, right?
Desire Lines: Dopamine dressing extends to the gym, right?
The brand’s winter sale is offering up to 70% off, so you might just get them at a fraction of that recommended retail price...

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

'I am honoured to continue his legacy': Paul Costelloe's son appointed new head of brand
'I am honoured to continue his legacy': Paul Costelloe's son appointed new head of brand
Following the death of Paul Costelloe in November last at the age of 80, the brand has announced the appointment of William Costelloe as the head of the company

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Mid adult woman applying skincare cream in the bathroom
Sally Foran: Here are the beauty resolutions everyone should make this year
From the skincare benefits of Dry January to adding your neck to your facial routine, Sally Foran shares her words of wisdom

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

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