Clothes
Amii McKeever on 13 Oct 2021
When the stars align
Following on from last week’s Cutting Through The Bull on the fast fashion industry, Amii McKeever speaks to Miriam Keegan, a primary school teacher living her sustainable fashion dream.
Amii McKeever on 06 Oct 2021
A ‘fossil-free future’ means the end of polyester
Plant and animal materials now make up only a tiny percentage of the textiles used in clothing manufacture. Amii McKeever is Cutting Through The Bull on what we are wearing.
Contributor on 14 Oct 2020
A wardrobe fit for autumn
Style adviser Maria Carton shares her advice on how to get your wardrobe autumn ready
Contributor on 01 Jul 2020
The value of determining ‘cost per wear’
Stylist Laura Jordan in the third of our four part fashion series explains what 'cost-per-wear' is and why it is an important consideration for your capsule wardrobe.
Amii McKeever on 17 Jun 2020
Determining your horizontal body shape
In the first of a four-part series, stylist Laura Jordan writes about body shape advising against describing your body as a fruit and instead focusing on your horizontal body shape
Amii McKeever on 22 Apr 2020
‘Women still want to look and feel nice’
Small independent boutiques may be closed, but some continue to sell online in the hope that their businesses can survive COVID-19. Amii McKeever spoke to boutique owner Kate Browne
Anne O'Donoghue on 15 Jan 2020
The quilting queen
Róisín McManus started quilting and patchwork classes so she wouldn’t have to do a nine-to-five. In her growing business she is now on 24/7, but loves every minute of it, writes Anne O’Donoghue
Contributor on 04 Dec 2019
Diary in the Saddle: of mountains and men
In their second installment of their cycling chronicles from Australia to Dublin, Paddy Flynn updates us on his bike journey with his friend Daithí Harrison
Amii McKeever on 09 Oct 2019
Sewing for me: 'I started it... but my mum made it'
Crafting in many forms is alive and well in Ireland. It was always sewing in our house with a long tradition and an old family story to back it up writes Amii McKeever
Maria Moynihan on 22 May 2019
Model behaviour: meet four models representing diversity in the fashion world
From mixing high-fashion with farm life to starting modelling at 63, Maria Moynihan meets four models who represent the growing diversity in the industry today
Maria Moynihan on 09 Jan 2019
Made with love, at Love Mo Chuisle
One ending led Anna Dobson to a new beginning with Love Mo Chuisle, writes Maria Moynihan, as part of our Inspire series.
on 02 Jan 2019
Fashion: New year, new you
Why not kick off 2019 the right way? New clothing and an earful of music will make fitness that little more fashionable, writes Irene Bermingham
on 12 Dec 2018
The magic of Christmas has arrived at Carraig Donn
Irene Bermingham visits Carraig Donn to find out about fashion, family and what makes the store one of Ireland's favourites
Amii McKeever on 12 Dec 2018
A good clear-out is good for the soul
As much as food waste, cheap clothing with a quick turnover that encourages people to keep buying has been highlighted as a serious environmental issue.
on 21 Nov 2018
Imagined, designed and handcrafted in Donegal.
Irene Bermingham catches up with Bernie Murphy, a textile artist from Donegal, who designs and handcrafts her own clothing range at her home in Buncrana.
Maria Moynihan on 31 Oct 2018
Meet our Women & Agriculture makeover winners
As part of our Women & Agriculture conference, two very special ladies received a well-deserved makeover. Maria Moynihan reports on their day
on 29 Aug 2018
Living Life: This week's top five
From matchmaking and style to concerts and sport, Irene Bermingham rounds up this week's top five things to do.
Anne O'Donoghue on 18 Jul 2018
Sinead’s Curvy Style
There was once a time when plus sized clothing was synonymous with frumpy frocks and baggy t-shirts. That’s no longer that case; not with Sinead’s Curvy Style leading the way, writes Anne O’Donoghue.
Anne O'Donoghue on 28 Mar 2018
Prince: Newbridge to New York
Newbridge, Co Kildare, is the latest destination for fans of music icon Prince, as an exhibition of his clothing and belongings is currently on display, writes Anne O’Donoghue.
Maurice Hickey on 27 Dec 2017
Operation restoration and post-Christmas blues
The minute the festive season is over, we all turn to talk of cutting back, health binges, diets and marathons. This is putting Maurice Hickey in a bad mood already