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Portrait of Alexander McQueen from Savage Beauty at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London Alexander McQueen: the man who helped to fashion the 21st century
  • Fashion
  • Sarah Waldron
  • February 25, 2015, 10:30

Five years after his death, exhibitions and books are throwing the spotlight back on the designer’s genius and troubled life

Who wore it best on Oscars night... Who wore it best on Oscars night...
  • Fashion
  • Dominique McMullan
  • February 23, 2015, 08:29

From Felicity Jones’s big bridal skirts to Dakota Johnson’s slender scarlet number, we bring you the best of the Oscar dresses, and some of the worst …..

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It’s no surprise that the colour pink has been embraced by forward looking designers, from Simone Rocha to Celine Fashion: see through spring
  • Life & Style
  • Deirdre McQuillan
  • February 28, 2015, 15:00

After months of covering up, it’s time to lighten up with pinks and sheers

Not altogether shockingly, florals emerged as a key trend, with Benetton particularly nailing the sugary bloom colour palette Spring in full swing on Dublin's rooftops
  • Fashion
  • Dominique McMullan
  • February 25, 2015, 16:14

Clerys spring summer 2015 offering features some old regulars, but also some surprising new takes on the season

Woodland ceremonies are also an emerging trend, with long wedding veils, flowing dresses, twinkling fairy lights and the crunch of twigs underfoot. Eunice Power's bumper guide to getting married
  • Weddings
  • Eunice Power
  • February 25, 2015, 14:03

What’s big in the world of weddings? Caterer Eunice Power has the inside track on current trends

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Sandals from New Look, priced €29.99 – it also comes in black, lavender and blush pink. Wardrobing: Help me find that ’70s shoe
  • Fashion
  • Sarah Waldron
  • February 25, 2015, 12:00

Platform sandals will be big this spring. But how can you wear them without looking stupid?

Portrait of Alexander McQueen from Savage Beauty at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London Alexander McQueen: the man who helped to fashion the 21st century
  • Fashion
  • Sarah Waldron
  • February 25, 2015, 10:30

Five years after his death, exhibitions and books are throwing the spotlight back on the designer’s genius and troubled life

  • 9 shares
A male choir dressed as road workers sing on the runway during the Anya Hindmarch show during London Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2015/16 in London. Photograph: Getty Anya Hindmarch delivers rousing finale to London Fashion Week
  • Fashion
  • Deirdre McQuillan
  • February 24, 2015, 17:05

Hindmarch and Hunter bring fresh feeling with smaller presentations a trend

What Next at chain’s Irish stores?
  • Fashion
  • Deirdre McQuillan
  • February 24, 2015, 16:31

Richard Malone at In The Fold, an exhibition of emerging Irish talent presented by Irish Design 2015 and Kildare Village during London Fashion Week. Photo: Anthony Woods London Fashion Week: Deirdre McQuillan’s five highlights
  • Fashion
  • Deirdre McQuillan
  • February 24, 2015, 16:06

A model walks the runway at the Burberry Prorsum show during London Fashion Week. Photograph: Ian Gavan/Getty Images) Kate gathers no Moss as fringed ponchos key to London fashion week look
  • Fashion
  • Deirdre McQuillan
  • February 23, 2015, 22:25

Burberry, Erdem Christopher Bailey and Osman share the limelight

Best actress winner Julianne Moore’s Chanel Haute Couture gown was made for her by Karl Lagerfeld but while it ticked all the right boxes – Chanel! Glitter! - it failed to really wow. The shimmering white did little for her skin tone and the dress looked stiff and uncomfortable. Photograph: Getty Images Who wore it best on Oscars night...
  • Fashion
  • Dominique McMullan
  • February 23, 2015, 08:29

From Felicity Jones’s big bridal skirts to Dakota Johnson’s slender scarlet number, we bring you the best of the Oscar dresses, and some of the worst …..

  • 5 shares
Models present creations from designer Margaret Howell at Rambert ballet centre during the 2015 Autumn/Winter London Fashion Week in London on February 22nd, 2015. Photograph: Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images London Fashion Week: Margaret Howell doesn’t do gimmickry
  • Fashion
  • Deirdre McQuillan
  • February 22, 2015, 19:55

Irish heavyweights in London include Simone Rocha, Orla Kiely and J W Anderson

  • 2 shares
Attracta Courtney from Fermanagh is an international makeup artist who has worked with Zoe Jordan, Orla Kiely, Paul Costelloe and John Rocha but whose reach in the fashion world is much wider The Irish at London Fashion Week: Attracta Courtney
  • Fashion
  • Deirdre McQuillan
  • February 22, 2015, 19:27

Now based in London, her impressive client list including Cara Delavingne, Natalia Vodianova and Pippa Middleton

The art of the scarf with Richard Gorman
  • Fashion
  • Deirdre McQuillan
  • February 22, 2015, 16:04

Style Ikon for online luxury fashion
  • Fashion
  • Deirdre McQuillan
  • February 22, 2015, 07:15

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Models are seen backstage prior to the Jamie Wei Huang show on day 1 of London Fashion Week: Fall Winter 2015 at Fashion Scout Venue. Photo: Nicky J Sims/Getty Images London Fashion Week’s Day Two set to shine on the Irish
  • Fashion
  • Roisin Agnew
  • February 21, 2015, 11:33

Live Feed: JW Anderson, Orla Kiely and Simone Rocha collections to hit the runway

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It’s no surprise that the colour pink has been embraced by forward looking designers, from Simone Rocha to Celine Fashion: see through spring
Not altogether shockingly, florals emerged as a key trend, with Benetton particularly nailing the sugary bloom colour palette Spring in full swing on Dublin's rooftops
Woodland ceremonies are also an emerging trend, with long wedding veils, flowing dresses, twinkling fairy lights and the crunch of twigs underfoot. Eunice Power's bumper guide to getting married
Sandals from New Look, priced €29.99 – it also comes in black, lavender and blush pink. Wardrobing: Help me find that ’70s shoe
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