LABEL LOOKOUT

* Danish jewellery brand, Pandora, has opened its first Irish flagship store at Cork’s Winthrop Street (021 4276228; www.pandora.net).

Choose from hand-finished pieces crafted in sterling silver, gold, precious and semi-precious stones, and Murano glass at prices starting from €13.

* Clerys (01 8786000; www.clerys.ie) department store has introduced a host of new brands for 2011, including Rockport and Cinders shoes, Lipsy and Max C womenswear, not to mention cult kiddies’ brand, Maisy.

DIARY DATES

* Tuesday, January 25: Revamp last year’s threads with a course in ultimate upcycling. Learn fundamental skills in design development and alterations from designer, Deidre Harte, with a transformed garment by the end of term. Book tickets for €150 at [e-mail]. Details: www.re-dress.ie.

LOG ON

* The fashion stakes are set to be high when the fash-pack will have a chance to win €4,000 in vouchers from The Design Centre, at the Hennessy Gold Cup best dressed competition 2011. Mark Sunday, February 6 in those diaries and be in with a chance to be shortlisted by celebrity judges, Philip Treacy and Jasmine Guinness, left. Stylistas can pre-register this year at www.hennessybestdressed.ie and at the Tote Hall on the day. Good luck!