Dress from Gabby Harris

The Statement - Sale away


There is no getting away from writing a January fashion page without mention of the sales. With all the shops vying for business, there are amazing bargains to be found, both at department stores such as Arnotts, Clerys, Debenhams and Brown Thomas – where already we're seeing 50% and upwards slashes of designer names from Prada to Paul Smith – and boutiques all over the country. Check out Lisboa in Cork, where this dress by Gabby Harris is reduced from €499 to €299. Discounts will start to rise to as much as 80% as the sale progresses. Happy shopping!


The Detail - Loving 'Kiss'


If East London was the fashion mecca of the noughties, where are we all going next? Well, online for a start. Just because we can't get to Shoreditch or Brick Lane for a browse, it won't stop us picking up this cult tee-shirt brand Religion anymore as it is now on asos, hurray! This 'Kiss' tee is £35/€39 and available at the end of the month.


The Spree - Check it out


Yippee! The horrible year that was 2009 is now over and we can all wipe our slates clean and start looking forward to a fabulous new decade of delectable fashion. We love the new S/S range of Marc by Marc Jacobs for men. This chequered cardigan is arty and a little bit retro and – best of all – looks nothing like any of those grotty Christmas jumpers you were given last week. €245, www.mywardrobe.com.


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* Pepe jeans has created a denim and accessory collection inspired by Andy Warhol called 'Pop' and 'Factory'. 'Pop' draws on iconic pop images such as the Campbell's soup cans and The Two Marilyns, while 'Factory' is based more on Warhol and his eclectic '60s' style. Pepe Jeans stores are on Exchequer Street and Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin; Whitewater Shopping Centre, Newbridge, and Laurence Town Centre in Drogheda, Athlone Town Centre and The Marshes in Dundalk and are also stocked in Arnotts, BT2 and Brown Thomas in Cork, Galway and Limerick.


* Whether you have a penchant for musicals or not, the all-star cast of the movie Nine entices just as much for the frocks and accessories. Reminiscent of the fabulous LV luggage and Marc Jacobs costumes in The Darjeeling Limited, we love this picture of Penelope Cruz strolling alongside her Louis Vuitton luggage. Go see now!


* If you've entered the new year full of optimism for taking on new skills, the calendar of fashion workshops and crash courses at Dublin-based ethical clothing warriors Re-dress might pique your interest. Lessons for January include how to make your own French knickers and pattern-drafting. Intrigued? Check out www.re-dress.ie/dates.