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Thalia wearing white Thalia embellished lace bomber (€2995), Kristen tulle skirt (€495) from Louise Kennedy’s Spring-Summer 2019 collection, which was unveiled at Ballyfin Demesne, Co Laois, on Tuesday. Photograph: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland
Louise Kennedy shows new collection in luxury surroundings of Ballyfin Demesne

The “Louise Kennedy Roadshow” set off by bus from Dublin on Tuesday to Ballyfin Demesne in Co Laois for an exclusive preview of the designer’s new spr(...)

Louise Shirt €495Hair:Michael LeongMake up: Zoe ClarkePhotography: Barry McCallPhotography Assistant/Post production: Dylan Madden
Louise Kennedy collaborates with royal shirtmaker

There is nothing like a crisp white shirt to brighten the complexion and an outfit, the best are those with some extra feminine detail or flourish. En(...)

Straw disc hat with giant pink rose, €350
Fashion: transform an outfit with a show topping hat

T he fastest way to a smile is to try on a hat. It’s like experimenting with different personalities. These sophisticated affairs from Anthony Peto’s (...)

Pleats take centre stage in Peter O’Brien’s new collection

‘I was feeling very pleaty,” says Peter O’Brien, with his customary reluctance at having to describe his latest winter collection, his sixth for Ar(...)

Petal power is the look of summer

Where better to photograph fashion’s spring foliage than among the lush floral displays in the Victorian splendour of the Dublin Flower and Fruit M(...)

Yomiko (centre), in a Poppy Ivory Fine Lace Bridal Gown with Delicate Scatter Beadwork, with Karen Fitzpatrick (left), in a Lilianna Orchid Silk Organza Digital Print Dress and Sarah Morrisey, in a Pari Ivory Crepe Tunic with Petal Embroidered Sleeves and Crista Red Capri Trs, all part of the Louise Kennedy Spring Summer Collection 2015. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Lavish embroidery and beading key to Louise Kennedy’s new collection

A Japanese woodblock print of cherry blossoms on a card from the Chester Beatty Library shop was the starting point for Louise Kennedy’s spring collec(...)

Irish cashmere cool

Colette Ashe is an Irish knitter who has set her sights very high, preparing to take on the Italians at what they do best – fine gauge cashmere kni(...)

Black and white trim blazer €70, striped shirt (men’s) €47.50, tights €8, boots €140, cap €20, black belt €24, messenger bag €4,120, leather gloves €54 at Marks & Spencers
Uniforms, battle gear and motifs: military glam is always in fashion

Military glam is always in fashion. It’s a look easy to understand and easy to interpret. Take the furry-hooded parka, a mainstream artillery for c(...)

Yomiko Chen in Brooke Emerald Lurex cape, Rosie Onyx lace top and Kylie Onyx lace shorts; with Sarah Morrissey in a Kyra Emerald Jersey evening dress. Photograph: Eric Luke
Louise Kennedy’s new season: rich and luxurious

Spectacular floral arrangements, including a proscenium arch made from deep red amaranthus (Love Lies Bleeding), eucalyptus and seasonal berries by Pa(...)