How Brown Thomas opened in era of upheaval and social change
The duo who opened Brown Thomas did so at a time of poverty due to the Irish Famine but also of wealth – that of the emerging business and professional classes, writes Anne Haverty
Brown Thomas - 175 years
Where art and fashion met: Pauline Bewick’s Brown Thomas connection
Artist Bewick’s daughter Poppy Melia discovered a treasure trove of commercial artwork for the department store
The winds of change: A thoroughly modern department store
When John F McGuire took over Brown Thomas in the 1930s it threw itself into the modern age with gusto, writes Anne Haverty
Brown Thomas - a timeline of its history
From its foundation during Famine times to its 175th anniversary celebrations, we look at the key dates
Brown Thomas exhibition traces the history of an Irish institution
The store’s exhibition will celebrate 175 years by showcasing its rich history and the cultural trends that have defined the brand
Moving with the times has kept Brown Thomas at the forefront of retail
From its relocation to the former Switzers site in 1995 to the opening of a store in Dundrum in 2022, Brown Thomas has always been a step ahead
Star power: Brown Thomas a magnet for world’s most famous people
Brown Thomas has had a whole constellation of stars walk through its doors, some to launch products, others to make official visits and more just to quietly browse
Proud to be part of it: The people behind Brown Thomas
Some key members of staff share their experience of working for the store and how they got there
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