Logo Logo + WSJ
Logo + WSJ
  • Stories
  • Voices
  • Podcasts
  • Search
  • Log In
  • Subscribe
  • Stories
  • Voices
  • Podcasts

Follow Us

Full coverage: Fashion

Fashion is her passion: Couturier to the stars Claire O’Connor on her equine leap of faith

From Beyonce to Keira Knightly and Gillian Anderson to Anna Wintour, regulars on the red carpet have called on the discreet services of the much admired Dubliner. Now her boutique collection of luxury products, Claire de la Mare, is making big strides.

Julia Molony
11th Jul, 2026 - 8 min read

The Ortega story by Joe Haslam – Part 2: How “Celtic management” runs the show at Zara

The Inditex group’s flagship brand has surpassed Nike in global rankings by remaining rooted in its founder Amancio Ortega’s Galician heartland.

Joe Haslam
9th Jul, 2026 - 7 min read

The Ortega story by Joe Haslam – Part 1: The man who made Zara the world’s most valuable fashion brand

The Inditex group’s flagship brand has surpassed Nike in global rankings by remaining rooted in its founder Amancio Ortega’s Galician heartland.

Joe Haslam
8th Jul, 2026 - 7 min read

Closing-down sale: “Athleisure in general peaked around Covid”

Mounting costs, changing consumer behaviour, and “the Shein and Temu effect” have led Jenni Timony to pull the plug on her FitPink clothing brand, she explains.

Thomas Hubert
20th May, 2026 - 3 min read

Born Clothing collapse triggers wave of receiver appointments across retail and property assets

Lenders, including Finance Ireland, First Citizen and Relm have moved on stores and investment properties tied to the failed fashion chain.

Ian Kehoe
14th May, 2026 - 2 min read

E-commerce giant ESW files legal action against major Korean fashion retailer 

ESW, the billion-euro Irish e-commerce firm, has filed a High Court case against K-fashion designer and retailer W Concept.

Jonathan Keane
8th May, 2026 - 2 min read

Beauty and brutality: The Irish vision behind Dior and McQueen

As New York, London, Milan and Paris launch another season of fashion weeks, the spotlight falls on two Irish designers at the summit of the industry – Jonathan Anderson at Dior and Seán McGirr at Alexander McQueen.

Anne Harris
21st Feb, 2026 - 6 min read

Orla Kiely – My memories of Paul Costelloe, a mentor and friend

The internationally regarded designer was a Saturday girl in Costelloe's Dublin shop when she first met the fast-rising fashion star, who died last weekend. For more than 40 years he helped her through good times and bad.

Alan English
29th Nov, 2025 - 5 min read

Curves and courage: Sinéad O’Brien on building a brand that empowers others

From wedding singer to body-positive blogger to founder of Ireland’s most inclusive shapewear brand, Sinéad O’Brien has built Vacious into a fast-growing business that champions confidence, comfort and curves.

Kate Demolder
6th Oct, 2025 - 7 min read

“There is a shift quietly going on in how people are shopping”

After a decade in business, Stable of Ireland co-founders Frances Duff and Sonia Reynolds reflect on evolving consumer habits and the rise of a more thoughtful approach to retail.

Rosaleen McMeel
29th Aug, 2025 - 6 min read
1 2 3 4 Next »
Logo
  • Advertise
  • About
  • Contact
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy

© 2026 Currency Media Limited

Sign In

Forgot your password?
Logo

Not a subscriber yet?

Create an account