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Black cocktail silk mini dress with feather and beaded embellishments, by London-Irish designer Richard Quinn: one of the many looks on show at the Brown Thomas autumn/winter trend presentation. Picture: Kieran Harnett

“From sleek and sophisticated tailoring to whimsical and daring statement pieces, autumn/winter 2023 sees diverse and captivating trends across all collections for the season ahead.”

This is how Brown Thomas’ fashion buying director Shelly Corkery teed up the 121 looks that graced an all-white, minimalist room – punctuated by slick Romanesque-like columns – packed with fashion press in Dublin’s Intercontinental Hotel.

The trend presentation provided a first look at the luxury retailer’s new offerings for ...