What happens when a self-confessed shopaholic tries to give up buying clothes for a month? Roisín Burke gives it her best shot, with mixed results

It's the Seat Mii that's more exclusive than a Ferrari, writes Matt Kimberley, but is it worth the range-topping price tag?

While few would argue Dublin has been hardest hit by the recession, retailers there have endured a period of stagnation similar to that of their regional counterparts — and it’s only now beginning to lift.

A turnaround in the fortunes and occupancy levels of Cork city’s premier retail boulevard Patrick Street is predicted in the next year, with significant national international brand names set to arrive and take significant floor space.

As Debenhams brings its size 16 mannequins to Ireland, the UK's chief medical officer has criticised the move, saying it makes obesity acceptable. But when the average woman is now a size 16, isn't it about time the fashion industry catered to the reality rather than the ideal?

Pretty and practical — meet this season’s must-have jacket.

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Wrap up Japanese style!

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This week we meet Dubliner Cathy McKiernan and Cork woman Vivienne Egan.

Go wild or be a right pet with a chic animal print top.

This week we meet Robyn O’Riordan from Dublin and Jessica Kennedy from Limerick.

Has summer left you cold? Best cosy up in a snugly sweater says Annmarie O’Connor.

I spent my cash on bags, shoes and clothes. I’m a shopaholic but I’ve come ‘clean’ now, swears Katy Harrington

Fashion’s enduring love of celebrity has recently found expression in a new guise — the rise of celebrity children as models and brand ambassadors.

Kate Moss has become the new face of Mango.

TREASURY Holdings’ Chinese offshoot has reached agreement to buy one of Shanghai’s leading shopping malls for just over €63 million.

Marks & Spencer is to become the anchor tenant for the proposed extension of the Swords Pavilions in north Dublin, opening its biggest store in the Republic.

Online fashion retailer ASOS today reported a 47% year-on-year rise in sales and said overseas shoppers now accounted for a quarter of all business.

Penelope Cruz - who along with her sister Monica has designed lines and modelled for Spanish high street chain Mango - admits she is only ever concerned about her choice of outfit if she is gracing a red carpet event.

Scarlett Johansson is to follow her 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' co-star Penelope Cruz as the new face of Spanish clothing line Mango.

GAP will open its first Irish standalone store this year, as more retail names finalise plans to expand their operations here.

Spanish fashion retailer Mango is to create up to 10 jobs with a new store in Dublin.

House of Fraser today said it was ready to roll out a host of brands across its revamped department stores, despite facing “difficult” trading conditions.

Actress/model Milla Jovovich has signed up to be the new face of Spanish fashion house Mango.

Rock daughter Elizabeth Jagger has landed a mystery role in a Hollywood movie.

Designer label store BT2, an offshoot of the popular Brown Thomas, will be drawing fashion-conscious shoppers to Wilton, Cork.

A GREEN Property sell-off of retail investments could see them net over €25 million - with the bulk coming from the sale of a prime Patrick Street block.

Spanish fashion chain Mango is expanding rapidly in Ireland, and is setting record new rent levels in its trail.