Interview: Shelly Corkery, fashion buying director for Brown Thomas

Shelly Corkery: ‘Style and functionality are key focuses this year.’ Picture: Kieran Harnett

As fashion buying director for Brown Thomas and Arnotts, Shelly Corkery knows more about luxury than most. Here, she offers her take on the perfect presents, luxury getaways and who to invite to a dream dinner party

Luxury for me is about craftsmanship and creativity, an emotional connection with something adorned. Both style and functionality are key focuses this year. It’s about meaningful gifts at a time when people need them. The past few months ...