Ruth O'Connor

LIVING

This Irish exhibition of band tees is a love letter to music, design, community and the younger self

A new exhibition launched on Valentine’s Day at the tiny Kiosk Project Arts Space in Drogheda, Co. Louth…

By Ruth O'Connor

STYLE

Paula Rowan: ‘You don’t go into a creative business just to make money – the success comes over time’

When it comes to elevating your outfit this Christmas season, or picking the perfect gift, Irish designer Paula…

By Ruth O'Connor

Mark Grehan

AGENDA

Mark Grehan: ‘There is a lot more to The Garden than a flower shop in The Powerscourt Centre’

As acclaimed florist Mark Grehan, founder of Dublin-based floral design studio The Garden, celebrates 15 years in business,…

By Ruth O'Connor

DIFW

STYLE

The brands and designers catching our eye at Dublin Independent Fashion Week

Dublin Independent Fashion Week kicks off today for a weeklong celebration of Ireland’s emerging and established talent. Ruth…

By Ruth O'Connor

Mary Quant

STYLE

Mary Quant: Inside the Irish exhibition celebrating one of the 20th century’s most influential designers

A new exhibition Mary Quant – ‘60s Mini Revolution, celebrating one of the most influential designers of the…

By Ruth O'Connor

graduate fashion

STYLE

Material Intelligence: Meet the emerging designers from Ireland’s leading fashion colleges

The start of June is always such an exciting time of year as we finally get to see…

By Ruth O'Connor

youth culture

LIVING, STYLE

Inside this summer’s must-see exhibition of the evolution of Dublin’s youth culture

A photo exhibition charting the evolution of Dublin’s youth culture through its street style and subcultures is currently…

By Ruth O'Connor

Ballerina Farm

STYLE

Meet Emily Jean O’Byrne, the Irish designer dressing Ballerina Farm

Hannah Neeleman will be well known to many readers as the ‘Ballerina Farm’ influencer with over 10 million…

By Ruth O'Connor

STYLE

Sinéad O’Dwyer: Why luxury fashion must embrace size inclusivity

Sinéad O’Dwyer has constantly sought to challenge and reframe how we perceive the fashion industry, how garments are…

By Ruth O'Connor

Henry Holland

LIVING

Henry Holland on career pivots, fast fashion and the revival of craftsmanship

Ruth O’Connor caught up with designer Henry Holland to discuss moving on from fashion and his new collection…

By Ruth O'Connor

STYLE

Richard Malone on the intersection of queer and working class narratives in art

A solo exhibition of new works by Richard Malone, A Record of Tenderness, which opened at The Dock…

By Ruth O'Connor

STYLE

The Conscious Vanguard: The future of Ireland’s fashion industry

A new type of fashion industry is beginning to emerge in Ireland, one that retains its history of…

By Ruth O'Connor