What do fashion insiders want to wear now? The humble Aran sweater, which this year has taken on a whole new cachet. Ruth O’Connor explains why your gifting wish list ought to start with A
Alan Aboud has been a creative director for nearly 30 years, cultivating an aesthetic sensibility like few others. Here, he tells Ruth O’Connor about the objects, places and touchstones that move him
Pearls are back in fashion, and Irish design house Inner Island brings a new aesthetic to this timeless gem
Katherine Ormerod is the author of a new book, Why Social Media is Ruining Your Life. She tells Ruth O’Connor how over-reliance on Facebook and Instagram can dangerously undermine our happiness
It’s been a significant year for the Irish in fashion, with breakout names making international waves as the local design scene produces daring new players. Ruth O’Connor dusts down her little black book to share the 15 names to know in the business of Irish fashion
An institution of Dublin’s 1990s and 2000s club scene, Strictly Handbag was the brainchild of one of the city’s most precocious promoters. With a one-off revival happening at the end of this month, Ruth O’Connor looks back on the heady days of the club and pays tribute to its founder Martin Thomas
Multipotentialites - people who have many diverse interests and excel at more than one pursuit - are at an automatic advantage in the jobs market. You might be one of them without even knowing it
It’s a luxury superbrand and a five-letter status symbol: Ruth O’Connor delves into the rich history of Rolex
Christian Bourke worked as an accessories designer for Tommy Hilfiger, Fred Perry and Paul Smith before setting up Stighlorgan - where an enthusiasm for design works in tandem with a love of cycling
Ruth O’Connor shares 10 smart cycling accessories for those who just want to get to work in style, whatever the weather
Ruth O’Connor meets the Dubliner who wants to revolutionise how we dress when we’re in the saddle
Whether it’s Moshi Monsters or a meditation app, entrepreneur Michael Acton Smith is ahead of the curve when it comes to tapping into technology’s mass appeal
Have we had our fill of fast fashion? Ruth O’Connor speaks to craftspeople for whom the bespoke approach is essential
A suit fit for a president, or perhaps royalty? Ruth O’Connor reveals the woman showing the men how it’s done on London’s Savile Row
