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Irish designer Jonathan Anderson's Paris Fashion Week collection shows he is the one Dior needs
The son of former international rugby player Willie Anderson, the designer has a unique understanding of how to predict the needs of luxury consumers, pointing them in mostly new directions each season

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Brown is the new black: The cosy-luxe vibe your wardrobe is craving
Brown is the new black: The cosy-luxe vibe your wardrobe is craving
Think creamy latte layers of mocha-infused trousers and cream knits, for an effortlessly chic autumnal look

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Penneys launches post-surgery bras and breast forms for customers on breast cancer journeys
Penneys launches post-surgery bras and breast forms for customers on breast cancer journeys
The 49-piece Breast Cancer Awareness collection includes specialist post-surgery bras, new breast forms and pockets that are available all year round

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Penneys launches new Major Find feature showcasing standout in-store fashion
Penneys launches new Major Find feature showcasing standout in-store fashion
With carefully curated pieces dropping throughout the year to fit the seasons and current trends, there is something to suit every style

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Are we getting old or is Marks and Spencer trendy now? Here’s what an M&S buyer has to say
Are we getting old or is Marks and Spencer trendy now? Here’s what an M&S buyer has to say
Customers under 35 are now amongst Marks and Spencer's top shoppers. Sarah Finnan travels to London to meet the brand's womenswear director and ask, how did the old-school British brand become one of Gen Z's favourite fashion destinations?  

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Desire Lines: New loungewear, lingerie and cosy Autumn activities
Desire Lines: New loungewear, lingerie and cosy Autumn activities
Plus: Crowned Europe’s best Halloween experience, The Nightmare Realm returns to a new, bigger Dublin venue this year.

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Grannycore: How to wear the new season's twee threads
Grannycore: How to wear the new season's twee threads
Whereas TikTok’s ‘Eclectic Grandpa’ is a bit kitschy and wears what he likes; grandma is intentional in her eccentricity, marrying nostalgia with a knowing wink.

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Sally Foran: Eight ways to tackle post-summer pigmentation
Sally Foran: Eight ways to tackle post-summer pigmentation
"While hyperpigmentation can happen at any time of the year, it tends to rear its ugly head during the summer months thanks to being outdoors more, sun holidays, or from the weather here if we’re lucky — like this year."

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Elle Style Awards 2025 - London
Irish designer Simone Rocha's brilliant evolution on show at London Fashion Week
For her 15th anniversary show, Rocha deployed what she termed 'disgruntled debutantes' complete with references to flowers and corsages but underpinned with sporty elements

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Street Style: Forget the runway shows and take inspo from the kerbside
Street Style: Forget the runway shows and take inspo from the kerbside
For lovers of a ballooning silhouette, look to Copenhagen, where Peter Pan collars and statement polka dots captured the imagination

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Desire Lines: Fashion that celebrates Irish history, and nostalgic jewellery
Desire Lines: Fashion that celebrates Irish history, and nostalgic jewellery
Plus the food and drinks to try this autumn

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

Nine ways to wear my favourite fashion paradox: elevated sportswear
Nine ways to wear my favourite fashion paradox: elevated sportswear
Should inspiration be taking a coffee break, simply borrow from the popular TikTok ‘Sandwich’ method

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Beautiful brunette sunbathing in solarium
Sally Foran: Why is extreme tanning back in vogue when we need to ban sunbeds?
There is no such thing as a healthy tan, unless it’s out of a bottle

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Nine killer transitional pieces being served up by the high street
Nine killer transitional pieces being served up by the high street
Think tweed mini-skirts, preppy sweater vests and Thursday Murder Club-coded houndstooth blazers for an autumnal look that’s sure to top the most-wanted fashion list

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Desire Lines: new Irish food, Scandi fashion, and Westlife in the post
Desire Lines: new Irish food, Scandi fashion, and Westlife in the post
Nordic lifestyle brand Arket has opened its first store in Ireland, bringing the Scandi brand’s chic aesthetic to 60 Dawson St.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Ridge chaser: Nine new ways to wear corduroy's surprising swagger
Ridge chaser: Nine new ways to wear corduroy's surprising swagger
From Ganni’s louche tailoring to quiet luxury at Gabriela Hearst, unconventional wisdom states that cord is more than just a nod to nostalgia. It’s your new closet bestie.

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Sally Foran: How to switch up your skincare routine for autumn
Sally Foran: How to switch up your skincare routine for autumn
Our skin has different needs in autumn compared to summer; the colder weather and the drop in humidity can make skin drier, while spending more time indoors with central heating can also strip moisture, leaving skin prone to dullness, redness, and irritation. 

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

10 things to wear to make a return to the gym more comfortable and stylish
10 things to wear to make a return to the gym more comfortable and stylish
We all need a little support while working out

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Desire Lines: What we'll be wearing this autumn, according to Brown Thomas
Desire Lines: What we'll be wearing this autumn, according to Brown Thomas
Plus our picks of autumn make up, affordable skincare, and more

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Sally Foran: I’ve been using a nude liner since I was 13 but this new one is my favourite shade 
Sally Foran: I’ve been using a nude liner since I was 13 but this new one is my favourite shade 
The standout new beauty buys for September

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Cherry Pie: nine ways to wear dark shades of red and purple
Cherry Pie: nine ways to wear dark shades of red and purple
A red-purple hybrid: this is the shade that refuses to be left in the shade but is also not averse to throwing some — should the occasion call for it.

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

How to wear denim this autumn, from wide-leg jeans to midi skirts
How to wear denim this autumn, from wide-leg jeans to midi skirts
In denim we trust — here's how to wear some key pieces this season

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Wimbledon 2025 - Day Twelve - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Meet the woman succeeding Anna Wintour as head of US Vogue
Chloe Malle is the daughter of actress Candice Bergen and French film director Louis Malle

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Desire Lines: The new Berghaus Concert Collection is festival-ready raingear
Desire Lines: The new Berghaus Concert Collection is festival-ready raingear
The bold colours and 90s-inspired design are combined with reliable outdoor performance, making them a cheerful choice for all upcoming festivals and gigs.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025

Woman with hair loss dryness and frizziness
Dealing with hair loss? Here's the expert advice for boosting confidence
For National Hair Loss Awareness Month, Sally Foran speaks to two of Ireland’s leading hair experts for advice on recognising early warning signs, caring for your scalp, and supporting healthy, fuller-looking hair

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Not so Clueless: Nine new ways to wear American-style preppiness
Not so Clueless: Nine new ways to wear American-style preppiness
Think collegiate classics with an air of athleisure, reworked for women who appreciate a Thom Browne catwalk moment. Oh, and not a golf course in sight.

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Desire Lines: Jameson sunglasses, summer shoes and back-to-school saviours
Desire Lines: Jameson sunglasses, summer shoes and back-to-school saviours
Plus: Reworked sportswear has surely been the fashion trend of the summer, and it doesn’t look like it’s going away anytime soon.

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

Meet the luxury Irish seaweed brand that is conquering the global market
Meet the luxury Irish seaweed brand that is conquering the global market
From Dubai’s Burj Al Arab to Emirates’ first-class lounges, Mark and Kira Walton’s seaweed brand Voya is synonymous with luxury the world over

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

Topshop returns to Ireland — here's where you can find it and what to buy
Topshop returns to Ireland — here's where you can find it and what to buy
Fans of Topshop can now purchase items from the brand in Ireland again as it makes its return under Shaws, both online and in-store

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

Nine ways to wear new-season stripes
Nine ways to wear new-season stripes
No more lazy summer situationships (we see you, pyjama co-ords) or maritime tropes. No more transitional pieces that ghost you when the mercury drops. These stripes have staying power. Allow me to introduce the closet contenders.

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

Sally Foran: Your ultimate guide to 'one and done' serums 
Sally Foran: Your ultimate guide to 'one and done' serums 
All-in-one serums combine multiple active ingredients in one formula for effective, streamlined skincare — and there is one out there for every skin type and budget

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

How to achieve Parisian chic with a wardrobe of timeless pieces
How to achieve Parisian chic with a wardrobe of timeless pieces
Think a heritage houndstooth blazer paired with the effortless elegance of cropped trousers, for a look that captures that elusive French je ne sais quoi

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Desire Lines: Portugese brand Salsa brings the wide-leg jean back around
Desire Lines: Portugese brand Salsa brings the wide-leg jean back around
The range is known for its flattering fit which keeps you comfortably held in, and this relaxed wide leg variety is the perfect way to elevate your style as we head into a new season.

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

Oxford Street Retail
Glitz, glamour and fake glasses: Why Claire's Accessories means so much to my generation
I have been half lamenting Claire’s Accessories since hearing that the company filed for bankruptcy in the US and collapsed into administration in the UK and Ireland

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Sally Foran: These top bronze drops offer an alternative to fake tan's downsides
Sally Foran: These top bronze drops offer an alternative to fake tan's downsides
Whether you want a soft tint, all-over radiance, or something buildable for contouring, there’s an option for every skin tone, texture, and budget. Here are our favourites.

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

Red alert: nine new ways to wear ravishing rouge
Red alert: nine new ways to wear ravishing rouge
Worn head-to-toe, you might need a safe word. Paired with other hues (especially low-key neutrals) and hey, presto — instant polish. 

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

She’s Electric: Throw it back to the ‘90s in honour of the Oasis reunion
She’s Electric: Throw it back to the ‘90s in honour of the Oasis reunion
Word on the street is that the Gallaghers’ penchant for a casually cool mix of polo shirts and bucket hats is sparking a supersonic wave of sartorial nostalgia

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Desire Lines: Penneys' customer app, Robyn Lynch in Brown Thomas and more
Desire Lines: Penneys' customer app, Robyn Lynch in Brown Thomas and more
The Irish institution has just launched an app which allows you to check stock, make a wishlist of your favourite items, and opt-in for personalised notifications to stay up to date on the latest arrivals and collection launches.

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

Sally Foran: Here's why you should make the switch to brown mascara
Sally Foran: Here's why you should make the switch to brown mascara
"With my fair colouring, I’ve always found that brown offers a softer, more natural-looking definition compared to black, which can feel harsh, especially during the day."

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

Stay ready: Nine ways to wear between-season fashion styles
Stay ready: Nine ways to wear between-season fashion styles
"Keen on a capsule? Meet your sister. I like to divide and conquer with a co-ord like Whistles' striped waistcoat and trousers - ideal layering partners now and when the mercury dips."

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

10 ways to style the humble summer dress
10 ways to style the humble summer dress
The most versatile and beloved piece in any summer wardrobe has to be the humble dress

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

Desire Lines: Summer shades, an Irish design showcase and perfume dupes
Desire Lines: Summer shades, an Irish design showcase and perfume dupes
Plus: An exciting new cocktail menu in Killarney; try-at-home matcha tea

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

Nine ways to wear denim beyond the basic blue jeans
Nine ways to wear denim beyond the basic blue jeans
Prepare to be 'that girl'

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Sally Foran: My pick of August's top new beauty releases
Sally Foran: My pick of August's top new beauty releases
August is brimming with exciting beauty launches — and the best part? Many are multitaskers, which we love. Here’s our pick of the bunch.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Clean cut: 10 ways to achieve effortlessly stylish cool summer vibes
Clean cut: 10 ways to achieve effortlessly stylish cool summer vibes
Imagine latte dressing with a hint of quiet luxury

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

BPerfect pauses sales of cleanser from Annalivia Hynds collection following concerns
BPerfect pauses sales of cleanser from Annalivia Hynds collection following concerns
The founder and CEO of the beauty brand Brendan McDowell posted to Instagram on Monday, confirming that sales of the brand’s cleanser have been paused

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

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