Category Archives: Opinion
The Winter Sales
So here’s my theory: If this was an episode of Animaniacs, the shops would be unloading these huge cardboard boxes of sales goods from a truck with ACME on the side…stuff you’ve never seen on the shelves or rails of the … Continue reading
Trend Watch: Feather Bags
Black feathers were all over the catwalk for Autumn/Winter 2008. The easiest way to wear them? On a bag. Zara has one in the window of their new Stephen’s Green shop. They’re selling out fast though. It’s not just the … Continue reading
Umbrella Eile
Plastic cagey ones, curly handled ones, ones that look like frogs when they open…ones with milk bottles on top instead of a point. Seriously. I saw one yesterday. When did umbrellas become so fabulous anyway? I blame it on Rihanna. The humble brolly … Continue reading
Farrell and Brown or Abercrombie and Fitch?
…speaking of Abercrombie…what’s the deal with Dublin’s Farrell and Brown store? Just opposite Trinity College on Dawson Street, I first got suspicious of this place when I saw the potted palms outside the door. I pass this place everyday on the … Continue reading
Eau de Abercrombie and Fitch
Lost on 5th Avenue and looking for Abercrombie and Fitch? Just follow your nose! You’ll find Eau de Abercrombie, emanates from the street grates before you reach the store. Okay, I don’t know if they actually do have huge underground cannisters … Continue reading
A Word About Lucky Brand
I know I said outlets are over-rated and all that…but there’s one exception: Lucky Brand at Woodbury Common. The first thing you notice when you walk in is the retro rock soundtrack and wonderfully wild west decor. Driftwood tables groan with … Continue reading