Designer Mary Grant: Float on

Tulle skirts with asymmetrical knit tunics, printed jersey dresses and stretch voile overdresses are just some of the items in Mary Grant’s spring/summer collection marking the opening of her stylish new boutique in Dublin’s Powerscourt Centre. The designer, who dropped out of a successful career to raise her children, is now back in action with a versatile collection in fabrics selected for quality, handle and drape and bound to appeal to her many 30-plus fans. Her website,

, has the full collection as well as styling suggestions.

Deirdre McQuillan

Deirdre McQuillan

Deirdre McQuillan is Irish Times Fashion Editor, a freelance feature writer and an author