LABEL LOOKOUT

* Looking for that present for the person who has everything?

Why not try Dot Cotton, a new clothing concept store in Cork. Customers are invited to adapt existing in-house designs or to create their own across fair trade, organic cotton t-shirts, track pants and hoodies for men and women. Avail of Dot Cotton’s free in-store design service and create your own Christmas couture from just €30. ! Info: 18B French Church St. Cork; 021 4222244.

* Irish label Charlotte & Jane are channelling the spirit of the ’50s with their festive range of Christmas party dresses. Choose from cosy lambswool/angora mix gunas dyes exclusively for the label by Kerry Woollen Mills, or opt for sophisticated styles like the Audrey Hepburn (€295) and the Jackie O (€295). Stockists: Granny’s Bottom Drawer, Kinsale, Co Cork (021 774839); Sola Boutique, Bantry, Co Cork (027 53948); www.charlotteandjane.com.

DIARY DATES

Saturday, December 11: Designer Alexa O’Byrne’s premier ribbon collection — Laplandiya — launches at Dublin’s A Rubanesque boutique. Inspired by Alexa’s journeys through Russia and Siberia, the decorative fare will be the perfect adornment on those yuletide tree branches. Info: 01 6729243; www.arubanesque.ie.

Until Wednesday, December 15: Accessory hawks be sure to visit Harvey Nichols where artist/stylist/designer Helen Steele’s paint splash cuffs will be selling for €150. All proceeds will go directly to Crumlin Children’s Hospital. Info: 01 2910488; www.harveynichols.com.

Until Wednesday, December 22: Macleod Agencies are opening their showroom to the public. They say they are offering S/S11 designs at cut prices from labels like Hoss Intropia, Bobi, Gestuz and Turet Knuefermann. Info: 01 6773104; macleodagencies.com

LOG ON

* Mr Darcy may have appalled Bridget Jones with his reindeer pullover at the turkey curry buffet, but we found it quite fetching. If you’re partial to a bit of holiday novelty wear, log onto FunkyChristmasJumpers.com for your own Santa or snowman sweater from €39.99. Info: www.funkychristmasjumpers.com.