Driven by technology and customer demand, ‘see now, buy now’ will be the biggest shake-up the fashion world has seen since ready-to-wear hit the catwalk, says Carolyn Moore

Jessica Szohr chose a white Diane von Furstenberg dress with snake-print details for the Hollywood premiere of War Dogs. 

Combine aquatic eyes, rosy cheeks, and Hawaiian hair waves to capture the catwalk beauty trends of SS16, says Katie Wright.

The maritime heritage of Cork was celebrated yesterday when two majestic yachts sailed into view, one a sleek silhouette of modern motor cruising, the other an ode to a bygone era when ships had masts and rigging and relied on wind for speed.

If you think that only the truly hip carry off leopardskin, Paula Burns has found out their secrets for you

Eva Mendes wore a Halston Heritage toga and pink mock-crocodile sandals to the Estée Lauder New Dimension Skincare launch in Miami.

Contouring is still one of the biggest beauty trends around and every make-up artist has a different take on the sculpted look. Rachel Marie Walsh shares five of her favourite tips.

Now in her mid 50s, Barbie’s as cutting-edge as ever, inspiring catwalk couture and Kylie’s tour costumes – and even trying out an all-black Lagerfeld makeover.

Update your makeup for autumn with this season’s hottest colours. Rachel Marie Walsh reports.

Bono and Rihanna had front-row seats as his wife’s ethical fashion range Edun unveiled its spring collection at New York Fashion Week.

From Vince to Hugo Boss to Kenzo, a host of new labels is coming to Brown Thomas Cork. Here we showcase the best looks for autumn/winter.

Jessica Alba nails subtly sexy yet again in this strapless David Koma dress.

Could this really be Ugly Betty? America Ferrera was radiant at the Hollywood premiere of her new film Cesar Chavez.

Who was the fairest of them all? Amy Adams styled herself, Kate Hudson channelled Faye Dunaway, Cate Blanchett wore a nude Armani, and Jennifer Lawrence let it slip, says Rachel Marie Walsh

PJ Gibbons profiles the young Irish people set to make waves this year.

IN January, Belgian designer Diane von Fürstenberg opens Journey of a Dress, a touring exhibition celebrating 40 years of her signature wrap dress.

“Personal style is accepting who you are” – Diane Von Furstenberg. Should you change your style at 40?

This week we meet Ailish McEvoy and Jazmine Byas.

TO MUCH fanfare, Apple announced recently that Angela Ahrendts is to resign as chief executive of Burberry and join the inner circle in Cupertino, California.

Inspiration

Name: Kate Lawlor

FASHION and technology don’t appear mutually exclusive. One is aesthetic; the other functional. Yet this surface incompatibility belies untold commercial potential. Hot on the trend radar for 2013 are ‘wearables’ or wearable technology — garments that do more than simply look good. Shoes that detect wireless connections, tracksuit bottoms that tell you how far you’ve been running, social networking t-shirts and textiles with memory storing fibre are just some of the 3.0 gadgetry on the rise. If it sounds like you’ve entered a style tardis; think again. This isn’t a glimpse into the future. It’s happening right now.

Inspiration

A CAREER in fashion design can be masochistic at best.

This week we meet Geraldine Greene from Clare and Holly Collis-Lee from Dublin.

Drink deeply from this season’s most intoxicating hues says Annmarie O’Connor.

Fashion gets electric this summer with a power surge of neon, bubble gum and candy pink. Can you handle the heat?

Kidnapping survivor Jaycee Dugard plans to remain in hiding until her daughters are mature enough to understand what happened to them, she said.

SORCHA O’Raghallaigh has had three special wedding dresses in her life this year.

Diane von Furstenberg is launching a children's wear collection for Gap Kids.

STYLE icon Georgia May Jagger was in Dublin yesterday to officially launch the seventh annual Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Campaign.

Kelly Clarkson "doesn't care" when she appears on Worst Dressed lists.

WHAT does the Financial Regulator have in common with one of the world’s most famous dress designers, a bishop of France’s Grand Siècle and Scary Spice?

Actress and singer Minnie Driver will launch this year’s Fashion Targets Breast Cancer in Dublin today.

IT was a case of midnight blue making an elegant afternoon impact as the Evian Ladies Day brought a sea of glitz and glamour to the Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show yesterday.

IT was without doubt the Cork social calendar event of the year — Helena Christensen, Jodie Kidd, Ali Hewson, Guggi and Rasher all partying together in the Southern capital.

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) is set to issue guidelines to designers ahead of the city’s fashion week in February.

IT’S being hailed as one of the country’s largest ever fashion extravaganzas and judging by the level of interest, it just might live up to the billing.

British supermodel Kate Moss will be honoured for her fashion influence at this year's Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards in June.

THE buzzwords on the red carpet at the Emmy Awards were “festive” and “glamorous,” with many celebrities opting for sleek, 1940s-style looks, right down to the Rita Hayworth-style peekaboo hairstyle favoured by Debra Messing and Portia de Rossi.