Each month, IMAGE.ie brings you the IMAGE List, a monthly edit of everything you need to know about, from the TV shows that are interrupting all our meetings, the bar we’re going to for after work cocktails and the sure-to-sell-out fashion and beauty launches to set your alarms for.
STAY
Set in the heart of Dublin 8, the 4-star hotel Aloft Hotel in Dublin is home to a shiny new ground floor lobby and lounge. The stunning WXYZ rooftop bar on the sixth floor makes for a stunning view of the city while Tenters Gastropub offers a selection of hearty dishes, a superb drinks list and a true pub experience. With easy access to the city’s best bars, restaurants, entertainment venues and attractions, Aloft Dublin makes for the perfect base to explore one of the capital’s oldest and most historic neighbourhoods next time you’re planning a city stay.
PAMPER
Next time your getaway calls for glam, look to the Made Up at The Fitzwilliam package, where an overnight stay with breakfast at the Dublin five-star comes with two signature cocktails in the newly revamped Lounge, and a €50 Sculpted by Aimee voucher with a surprise gift. Ideal for date night, a girls’ getaway or a weekend away, the flagship Sculpted by Aimee store is just steps away on Grafton Street. Available from April, from €419, find out more at fitzwilliamhoteldublin.com.
DRINK
Dublin’s chicest cocktail bar, The Sidecar at The Westbury has a new menu of 18 stunningly crafted cocktails, inspired by a collection of unearthed archive images by some of the city’s most celebrated landscape, portrait and street photographers. Each cocktail on the Dublin Unfiltered menu, from Hair O’ The Dog to Emerald Smile, priced from €19 to €22, captures the spirit of Dublin life throughout the 20th century. Catch team IMAGE there any time we have something to celebrate (read: every Friday, celebrating making it to the end of the week) – ours is a ‘Keeping Afloat’.
THE MUST-WATCH
Black Mirror Season 7, Netflix
Our favourite dystopian binge-watch returns this month, ready to horrify us anew with unimaginable digital dreads. Black Mirror is back on Netflix for a seventh season on April 10, with a sequel to the sci-fi adventure USS Callister, a follow-up to Bandersnatch and an all-star cast including Chris O’Dowd, Tracee Ellis Ross, Emma Corrin, Issa Rae, Paul Giamatti, Billy Magnussen, Jesse Plemons and more.
Black Mirror Season 7 returns to Netflix on April 10
The Motherload is available now on all podcast platforms
THE MUST-LISTEN
The Motherload, available now wherever you get your podcasts
As always, there’s a lot going on at IMAGE. We’re only a few weeks out from one of our biggest nights of the year, the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards. The Spring / Summer issue of IMAGE Interiors is hot off the press and on shelves now and we’re hard at work putting the final touches on the Summer issue of IMAGE Magazine. And there’s a new project we’ve, well, birthed, so to speak – The Motherload, hosted by IMAGE Editorial Director Dominique McMullan. The Motherload is a space where modern motherhood is explored with honesty, humour and heart. This is not about perfection – it’s about connection. It’s about sharing stories, celebrating the wins, and supporting each other through the tougher moments. It’s a place for you to know that, no, you are not imagining it, and no, you are not the only one. The Motherload is a community of sincere conversations, expert insights, a series of live events, a dedicated newsletter and shared stories on IMAGE.ie, plus weekly podcast episodes, dropping every Tuesday. Listen to the first two incredible episodes with Sinead O’Moore and Louise McSharry here or wherever you get your podcasts.
THE MUST-VISIT
RIXO at Kildare Village
Mark your calendar now; RIXO, the vintage-inspired brand beloved by the fashion set, is opening its first-ever Irish store in Kildare Village on Thursday, May 8. With an interior designed by Gemma McCloskey, founder of Cúpla studio and twin sister of RIXO co-founder Orlagh McCloskey, the space will have an Irish twist, paying homage to Ireland’s rich folklore and inspired by Celtic mythology. There will be markdown fashion, ready-to-wear pieces from the latest collections, the bridal collection, footwear and accessories plus exclusive one-off styles created specifically for the Kildare location – not to mention a series of events in the lead-up to opening day. “Bringing RIXO to Ireland, and to such a renowned luxury destination like Kildare Village, is a dream come true,” says Orlagh McCloskey, co-founder of RIXO. “As an Irish woman, it is incredibly special to open our first store here. We’re so excited to share the RIXO magic and brand experience with our Irish customers, and I can’t wait to welcome everyone through our doors.”
The Frankie Shop is now available online and in store at Brown Thomas Grafton Street.
THE FASHION LAUNCH
The Frankie Shop in Brown Thomas
It’s a blessed month for fashion in Ireland as Brown Thomas has announced the arrival of The Frankie Shop, the cult-favourite brand renowned for its elevated essentials, online and in store at Brown Thomas Grafton Street. Effortless French cool meets New York style in The Frankie Shop – the next time you’re in need of elevated outerwear, you know where to go.
THE BEAUTY LAUNCH
IMAGE were lucky attendees of the celebration of Irish actor Nicola Coughlan’s partnership with Neutrogena, where she spoke about becoming the main character in Bridgerton, her struggles with imposter syndrome, the importance of self-care and how she used to hop on the bus to The George on her own to watch the queens in action – more on that over on our TikTok here. “Neutrogena is such an iconic brand, and it’s iconic for a reason,” says Nicola. “I’m a skincare fanatic so it’s deeply important to me that my skin and skincare routine is always at its best. Neutrogena is my beauty secret, and I’m excited to share that secret with others, to achieve beautiful, healthy, glowing skin.”
THE FASHION MUST-HAVE
Fashion’s most wanted shoe of the season returns this April. Unveiled at the Simone Rocha Spring Summer 2025 show, the third instalment of the collaboration between Crocs and Irish designer Simone Rocha releases globally on April 10. Featuring design codes from both iconic brands, Crocs’ clunky comfort meets Simone Rocha’s signature crystal and pearl embellishments, in beautiful new colourways. Starting from €285, see you on the waitlist.
THE BEAUTY MUST-HAVE
No7 Future Renew Night Serum, €49.99
The ultimate lazy beauty hack – while you sleep, No7’s latest Future Renew Night Serum, €49.99 gets to work in harmony with your skin’s natural overnight repair cycle to ensure you awaken fresh-faced. Powered by Night-Active Pepticology, the formula works to reverse visible signs of skin damage, fine lines, uneven tone and dryness for results of smoother, glowier and firmer skin you’ll see from the first morning and over time.
THE FASHION COLLABORATION
Olivia Von Halle x Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer’s latest collaboration is another great. Luxury nightwear designer Olivia Von Halle has created a collection of 10 pieces, from €57, including pyjamas, robes, and eye masks in three of her bestselling signature luxury prints, coming online and in store on Grafton Street on Tuesday, April 8.
CHECK OUT
Beauty MRKT at Dundrum Town Centre
From Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27, Beauty MRKT, an immersive beauty experience, is coming to Dundrum Town Centre. Host Triona McCarthy will interview a range of beauty leaders and experts, from hair stylist Andrew Fitzsimons to Jennifer Rock, Kim O’ Sullivan and Áine Kennedy. ‘A Beautiful Breakdown,’ the new podcast from Suzy Dunne, founder of Hildun Beauty and James Patrice will have a live show, plus there’s a host of masterclasses, markets and panel talks to check out. Tickets are available from €10 here.
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