Paired with modern hair and make-up,1980s trends are back in full force

TV presenter, health and travel writer on jet lag and heading home for Christmas

His latest collection, handmade in his Merrion Square atelier, reworks some of the grown-up tailoring

The studio of fashion designer Umit Kutluk reflects his approach to couture: ‘My taste is totally contradictory: either extremely intricate and ornate, or understated’

Craft capital also has strong culinary credentials

The call of the wild means shaggy cover ups and teddy coats – modern fabric technology can make very convincing reproductions of authentic hides

For the next week a range of homegrown talent will be showcased in Arnotts. Enter Orla Kiely, Peter O’Brien and Helen McAlinden, Natalie B Coleman, Niamh O’Neill, Emma Manley, Ale Walsh and more

Whether we’re dreaming of a white one or not, Christmas is the time when the inner festive feline wants to show off a bit, to celebrate in some finery, to wrap up with furs, fake or otherwise, and slip into something soft and luxurious with some glitter in attendance

Deep colours, fine fabrics and a flash of feathers feature in Umit Kutluk’s autumn collection

Feeney, a singular musical talent, is barely present in this new show that is cruelly inattentive to its audience

Wood Quay Venue sees men’s buttoned-up look contrast women’s zanier collection

The huge array of designers, stylists and models making a name for themselves or on the verge of doing so suggests that things are looking up for the Irish industry