CHRISTIAN DIOR 70 YEARS ON Aisling O’Loughlin looks back
It was the Irish born editor of the US edition of Harper’s Bazaar, Carmel Snow, who coined the phrase the New Look that trumpeted...
JOAN DIDION At 83 this literary icon still fascinates and inspires
Literary icon Joan Didion turned 83 this week and that elusively cool, intellectual allure still holds its magnetism for her millions of fans in...
MAN OF BOOKS George Burke among the gems at Killruddery Market
Time slows to the waft of coffee beans and a vast collection of books, all carefully selected by literary lover, George Burke, who you'll...
A BIT MUCH? Jennifer Lawrence and that awkward moment with Joanna Lumley at the...
Inside jokes don’t really work on large audiences with raging Twitter accounts, do they? ‘The ravishing’ Jennifer Lawrence learned that lesson the hard way...
HARVEY WEINSTEIN Why do we tolerate the intolerable?
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The recent Harvey Weinstein revelations have thrown up many questions about why society facilitates adult bullies and sexual predators. Blogger Laurie Morrissey...
HIJABI BARBIE A symbol of repression or a sign of inclusiveness?
There’s a new Barbie in town and she’s wearing a hijab to cover her head, chest and hair. The Mattel doll is based on...
TASTE OF DUBLIN Sunshine, food and style make for a bumper weekend
The Taste of Dublin is possibly one of the luckiest events on the Irish social calendar when it comes to the weather. Baking temperatures...
RULES SMULES! Why we owe those feisty fashion renegades our wardrobe freedom
Let’s hear it for the rule breakers. Those rebels who ignore tradition and go their own way. Say what you like about preserving standards...
CARAVAGGIO AND VERMEER The National Gallery’s exceptional return
The Historic Wings of the National Gallery will re-open in June after more than six years undergoing a complete refurbishment and renovation. It's being...
LE BALLON ROUGE Why the kids are the VIPs of this year’s Cannes Film...
‘Welcome kids! You are the new VIPs’ - the latest star to the Cannes Film Festival offers a welcome new script...writes single...
