Label lookout

* Dublin’s new vintage fashion haven, Horse & June (087 1734272; www.horseandjune.wordpress.com) has opened its doors.

Founded by Parsons Fashion Design graduate, Zoë Wong, Horse & June offers a finely edited selection of designer vintage clothing and accessories from Christian Dior cocktail dresses to Yves Saint Laurent flats. Special customer treats include exclusive personal style services and vintage garment restoration.

* Cult cobbler and artist Nina di Vito has launched her hybrid boutique-gallery in Dublin’s Westbury Mall (01 2024557; www.ninadivito.com). Showcasing the designer’s bijou shoe collection and much lauded paintings, the rarefied space promises to be a haven for shoe lovers and culture vultures alike.

Diary dates

Until January 4: Brown Thomas (01 605 6666; www.brownthomas.com) gives you another reason to stay ahead of the fashion pack with its exclusive Stella McCartney pop up shop. Located on Level 1 adjacent to The Marvel Room, the blitz boutique features selected items from the designer’s s/s11 collection, including a selection of Falabella bags favoured by Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie and Kate Hudson.

Log on

* Wicklow-based handbag designer Lorna Burton launches her popular CoraLlei collection online. The eco-conscious line of totes and clutches made, where possible, with organic and natural materials start from €90 and can be bagged online at www.corallei.com from December 19.

* If this year’s Secret Santa has left you with that hard-to-buy-for person, then log onto PeopleLovePresents.com. Choose from categories such as ‘last minute’, ‘bargain hunter’ or ‘money no object’ and find everything from Pac Man ice trays to Swarovksi crystal gloves and dog massage shirts. www.peoplelovepresents.com.