Metropolis: Dressed for success

Mena Ryan's acclaimed Ingenue London brand caters for working women who want to look stylish amid the hustle and bustle of daily life, writes Lisa Brady.

Pilot dress in tropical print, €90.

Mena Ryan's name may not be instantly recognisable to all and sundry, but those in the fashion business will certainly be familiar with at least one of her ventures.

Ryan and her sisters, Mary Kate and Josette, are behind the successful boutique and label Chica in Dublin's Westbury Mall, which has established cult-like status in the city and celeb-land (it's apparently one of Beyonce's favourite hidden gems).

However, since 2010, Ryan has been ...