Putting Their Best Foot Forward

Arnotts department store unveiled its autumn/winter collection last week with an eye firmly on the future, writes Elaine Prendeville

Sure, it’s still summer, but it’s never too soon to look ahead, and forward thinking was the order of the morning at last Tuesday’s autumn/winter showing at Arnotts. The Henry Street store in Dublin buzzed with talk of new colours, textures and shapes, as a mix of models – refreshingly ranging from twentysomething to fiftysomething – introduced next season’s offerings, in 60 separate looks, and all before breakfast time.

“This season, we are celebrating ...