Desire Lines: Cosy fashion and design, breast cancer awareness and more
Some of what we're loving this weekend
Wines, burgundies, and plums are among our favourite colours this autumn/winter.
Sinead Keary’s newly launched partywear collection embraces these rich, seasonal tones, introducing a new version of her signature Aurora jacket, €140, and trouser, €110, in a luxurious plum.
Founded during the 2020 lockdown, young couple Georgia Quealy and Daniel Linehan’s Bon Chocolatiers was born from a shared passion for patisserie and chocolate.
They use ethically sourced French, Swiss and Ghanaian chocolate alongside Irish butter and cream, foraged local berries, Wicklow mint and Oriel sea salt to create their stunning creations, and their exquisite Festive Treats box has just been awarded the coveted Supreme Champion title at this year’s Blas na hÉireann food awards.
The perfect indulgence for the chocolate lover in your life this Christmas, the chocolates are available from their online store, in Fallon & Byrne, and select restaurants and hotels nationwide.
Ireland’s largest handmade Christmas gift fair returns to the RDS from December 3 to 7.
Meet the makers, enjoy demonstrations and workshops and find unique quality gifts while supporting Irish artisan designers at Gifted.
Over 400 designers and makers will feature at the event, alongside over 100 artisan food producers.
Dubray will also host book signings throughout the weekend so you can get those Christmas book gifts signed for your loved one.
Winter 2025 sees the return of a cult classic: the Guess Camden shoulder bag.
Straight from the archives, the bag brings us back to early-2000s fashion.
This refreshed take is a mix of nostalgia and next-generation style.
Our favourite colour way? Classic espresso. From €155 to €185.
Meet GROUND founder Peigín Crowley at Brown Thomas Cork on October 22 as the brand’s limited-edition gift set for Breast Cancer Awareness Month is unveiled as part of the ‘Minding Our Girls’ campaign, in partnership with Brown Thomas.
The set, €50, features brand favourites Night Body Balm and Sleep Pillow Spray.
Each gift set also includes a breast self-check guide — a reminder of the importance of self-awareness and regular self-examination.
Tickets are €25 plus booking fee, redeemable against GROUND products at Brown Thomas.
On the night, €10 from each limited-edition gift set purchased will be donated to Look Good Feel Better, the registered charity that supports women experiencing the physical and emotional side effects of cancer treatment, empowering them to face it with confidence.
LanaiBLO is marking its ninth Christmas on the Irish market.
The Irish-made hairdryer comes in 21 colours, from bold blues and pinks to soft pastels, vibrant neons and the hero shade, rose gold.
And the best bit? You can personalise it. From €109.99.
As we relax into autumn, our homes becomes a sanctuary.
This season Foxford is celebrating this stillness, inviting us to slow down, embrace quiet rituals, and find comfort in the familiar warmth of home.
The new collection honours a slower pace, evenings by the fire, soft morning light across the bed — the rhythm of seasonal living.
With seven new designs, our favourite is Daisy – a delicate print on a gentle sage base. Double, €139.
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