Rising fashion starsFASHION: Their inspirations range from Irish crafts to fine tailoring and they have absorbed influences in Japan, New York and Paris before returning to live and work at home. DEIRDRE MCQUILLAN meets four up-and-coming Irish designers, each with her own individual style and fashion philosophy
Airborne denimFast fashion took on a whole new meaning last week when a private eight-seater plane flew into Weston Airport from Denmark carrying samples of spring clothing ranges to sell directly to Irish wholesale customers, before continuing its journey to Paris, Marseille and seven other European destinations.
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Covet the shoes . . .All kinds of ornamentation decorates spring fashion, from T-shirts with silver shoulders to dresses with lavish fabric embellishment. In keeping with the mood, these extraordinary ribboned shoes (above) are part of the new collection from Vionnet, in the latest revival of the prestigious French couture house.
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To celebrate 30 years in fashion, retailer Marian Gale is hosting a black-tie ball at the Four Seasons hotel in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 on February 20th, with proceeds going to Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin.
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Complexion perfectionBEAUTY: If you want a quick spring fix, look no further than Lancôme counters. Artistic director Aaron de Mey has given the brand a modern twist. Pop Petrol – a gorgeous blue/green for eyes that suits all colourings – is an instant hit, from €16.50.
BeautyHands up: Did you know that your nails age along with your skin and everything else? Ridges on nails are the equivalent of wrinkles on your face. Top nail brand Essie addresses the problem with Fill the Gap (€11.99), which smooths out ridges, leaving an even surface for polish and also helps treat the problem with deep conditioners.
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