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How to find the perfect pair of shorts this summer

Often dismissed as the unruly fashion child thanks to the denim cut-off, shorts are a major player this season. As seen on the runways of The Row to Saint Laurent, designers are re-discovering the charm of shorts. Versatility is their style power. From knee-length to the biker there is one to suit all, writes Paula Burns

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The Skin Nerd: How to counteract the effects of 'Mask Face' on your skin

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Fresh from London Fashion Week, Robyn Lynch is a name to watch in menswear

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Fashion: Trend of the Week - Work it out

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Skin Nerd: Skincare for men 101 - cleanse, serum, SPF

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Trend of the Week: White Lines for summer

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure - inside the multi-billion euro men’s resale market

If you visit Grailed, the secondhand online men’s fashion marketplace, for $50,000, you can own a Raf Simons MA-1 camouflage bomber jacket, a reversible style with a highlighter orange interior.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Trend of the Week – In the Swim

Survive summer in one-piece.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Trend of the Week: White Lines for Summer

Take on the dramatic as seen at Valentino or go for a more subtle approach with delicate fabrics like lace.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Bored of smoky eye makeup? Get inspired with the hottest shadow palettes for summer

The perfect palette needs to be both on trend and timeless, as new powder-shadows emerge seasonally but remain usable for well over a year.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

London Fashion Week went virtual - and it gave us all a seat on the front row

Covid-19 meant the catwalk had to move online, giving us all a seat on the front row, writes Paul McLauchlan.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2020

Trend of the Week: Brilliant BIPOC-owned fashion brands you need to know

Know. Celebrate. Support.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Daddy Cool: pared-back fashion for a streetwise Father's Day look

The traditional Father’s day gifts of socks and boxer shorts just don’t cut it these days. Dads are becoming street style stars in their own right, making menswear much more interesting.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2020

Trend of the Week: Summer Greens - Embrace the salad days of summer

Weather update: this summer is set to be fresh and cool with shades of pistachio, mint, dried basil and sage. More saturated than white and creams; more grown-up than pretty pastels; consider these summer greens a stylish way of getting your five- a-day.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2020

The Skin Nerd: Let's start the conversation about acne

What acne is, how common it is and how to manage it to your best ability

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

Darren Kennedy on his new BBC show: 'Feeling good on the outside helps you feel good on the inside'

The entrepreneur and broadcaster Darren Kennedy says his dad will often pass a snide remark about something he’s wearing but he won’t be insulted by it.

Sun, 07 Jun, 2020

The future of fashion: How the crisis will impact the retail industry and what we wear

What is the future of fashion and how will the ‘high street’ look when this is all over? Corina Gaffey asks those in the know

Sat, 06 Jun, 2020

Trend of the Week: Cool Kaftans - Breezy dressing redefined

The bohemian brio of kaftans seems a tad exotic for socially distanced coffee mornings or close-to-home staycations. Perhaps that’s their charm.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2020

Product Watch: Summer's best bronzers

Glamorous, anti-ageing and natural: Rachel Marie Walsh picks the best of summer’s bronzers.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2020

Paul McLauchlan's menswear: Why outdoor clothes are here to stay

Beyond the outdoorsy appeal of the clothes, they tellingly portray the pervasive anxiety of our times.

Sun, 31 May, 2020

Trend of the Week: Escape from lockdown loungewear with these creative closet options

Some days you’ve got to make your own sunshine, writes Annmarie O'Connor

Thu, 28 May, 2020

Get the Look: The eco-friendly beauty products you need to buy now

Parents who homeschool must feel very confident of their choice these days, surely this global event will add to their number even after schools reopen. Their pioneering spirit is

Tue, 26 May, 2020

Paul McLauchlan: Has the way we shop changed forever?

What is sustainable fashion? It’s hard to quantify, ask anyone.

Sun, 24 May, 2020

Trend of the Week: Sustainable style

Step lightly in clothes that don’t cost the earth.

Thu, 21 May, 2020

Menswear: Creating summer style at home

Summer days bleed into summer nights with an intoxicatingly dreamy languor. Swim shorts are swapped out for a nice polo shirt and shorts, sandals swapped for slick sneakers or slip-ons, as the sun begins to fade. But, in the wake of Covid-19, the sun might set on that dream.

Sun, 17 May, 2020

The roaring 20s: The 60s had the mini, and the 70s gave us flares. So what style will define this troubled decade?

The roaring twenties. Perhaps they’ll start in 2021, or 2022.

Sat, 16 May, 2020

Product Watch: Glowing and golden in May

Missing salon peels and manicures? Rachel Marie Walsh's pick of May's beauty launches keeps you glowing and golden.

Fri, 15 May, 2020

Trend of the Week: Volume Control

Fashion boasts inherent freedom: the ability to express a feeling or a mood; to augment one’s reality with a specific colour or a silhouette. The current crop of voluminous dresses is no exception. Multi-tiered, empire line, tunic, kaftan or baby doll, there’s a style to cater to every taste. So, whirl and twirl; enjoy that Zoom dance party or add some whimsy while working from home.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

Tiger King Joe Exotic has become the unlikely style icon of the quarantine period

Joe Exotic from Netflix’s Tiger King has emerged as the unlikley style icon of the quarantine period, writes Paul McLauchlan.

Mon, 11 May, 2020

Meet Alva Cullen, the mum who wrote a letter to Dunnes - and ended up creating a clothing line for kids with special needs

Alva Cullen was sitting in her kitchen one morning when she had a brainwave. She sent an email to Dunnes Stores asking if the company would consider starting a new clothing range. It was a gamble;

Fri, 08 May, 2020

Stripes: effortless, sophisticated Parisian chic

Just as florals are to Spring, stripes are to Parisian style. Nothing says effortless chic quite like a Breton stripe. Embrace the stripe in all its forms to create a sophisticated yet laid-back look.

Tue, 05 May, 2020

Menswear: a guide to the ultimate wardrobe spring clean

Resigned to the confines of the four walls around us, and with the promise of a life after the pandemic dangled tantalisingly before our eager eyes, now is the time to rethink your wardrobe. With time to spare, turn your attention to that oft-overlooked cavern of clothing for a spring clean.

Sat, 02 May, 2020

Product Watch: A guide to 'hands-free' make-up

Keeping your hands from your face needn’t mean forgoing flawless make up, writes Rachel Marie Walsh .

Fri, 01 May, 2020

Trend of the Week: Get Shirty and think off the cuff

Annmarie O'Connor finds comfort in a modern classic.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2020

Julien Dossena: Menswear designs to help you escape

In 2013, Paco Rabanne welcomed Julien Dossena, the third designer in three years tasked with revamping the house’s clothing efforts, having spent four years working at another luxury label, Balenciaga.

Sun, 26 Apr, 2020

Trend of the week: Jump to it

Working from home? You’ll want one of these.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

Menswear with Paul McLauchlan: Taking hair matters into your own hands

No man will emerge from self-isolation without one of the following: a buzzcut, bleached hair, or a desperate need for a haircut.haircut.

Sun, 19 Apr, 2020

Trend of the Week: The Comfort Zone

Get ready to decode the new dress code, with Annmarie O'Connor.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

Use skincare as a means to relax in times of stress

The tools you need for some inner peace may be, quite literally, at your fingertips

Tue, 14 Apr, 2020

Fashion: Don't sweat it!

As online retailers report record sales in loungewear, classic cuffed sweatpants have become a hot ticket item. Already a go-to look for off-duty celebs, the humble sweatsuit cemented its status when Tom Ford showed 80s-inspired grey marl sportswear pieces in his autumn winter collection earlier this year.

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

Trend of the Week: Prepare to embrace pink

One colour, so many moods; Annmarie O'Connor prepares us to embrace pink.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

Designs for life: How designers are responding to the Covid-19 crisis

People and their businesses find themselves in an unprecedented moment.

Sun, 29 Mar, 2020

Fashion forward: Spring fashion as the clocks change

As the clocks go ahead, so does your style. Corina Gaffney picks your new wardrobe heroes

Sat, 28 Mar, 2020

Trend of the week: Fashion goes full circle with a season dedicated to dots

Fashion goes full circle with another season dedicated to dots writes Annmarie O'Connor

Fri, 27 Mar, 2020

Menswear: Scents to calm the mind

Confronting a new reality in the wake of a global health crisis, faced with self-quarantine, fragrance can be easily dismissed. However, now more than ever, the olfactory landscape you’re surrounded by can offer fortitude.

Sun, 22 Mar, 2020

Like mother, like daughter: unforgettable fashion advice

Ciara McConnell meets Ireland’s most stylish daughters on how their mother’s fondness of fashion inspired them.

Sat, 21 Mar, 2020

Simone Rocha: Riding on the storm

With a natural beauty and a toughness that reflects the landscape, Simone Rocha’s latest collection celebrates her native Ireland, the designer tells Paul McLauchlan.

Sat, 14 Mar, 2020

Trend of the Week: How to make your wardrobe go green

We’ve given the green light to this season’s hot hue, writes Annmarie O'Connor

Thu, 12 Mar, 2020

The many faces of feminity on the catwalk

How do designers represent women at a time when ongoing injustices against them have reached fever pitch? Paul McLauchlan explores the catwalk in the #MeToo era.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2020

Dress to impress: Sonya Lennon on supporting women returning to work

International Women’s Day is a big fundraiser for Sonya Lennon’s Dress for Success initiative, says Rowena Walsh

Sat, 07 Mar, 2020