Fast fashion gives way to longer lasting quality during pandemic

Black is back while designers put emphasis on longevity heading into winter season

Chinese in Ireland: In praise of food, shopping and the mammy

As Chinese New Year approaches, Mei Chin reflects on life for the Asian community in Ireland

Review: New talent at the Kerlin and 23 artists at Ellis King

From absinthe inflected star gazing to shy violets, two shows capture the spirit of art right now

Best shops- last year’s winners

It’s been a busy year for the winners of last year’s competition with sales up in most cases and a lot of good will from customers

Out on a fashion Lim in Galway

Shoptalk: Hanley & Co, Galway

A new weekly column on the most interesting shops around

Minimalism, grunge and logos bring us back to the 1990s

The decade is especially evocative for upwardly mobile twentysomethings and teens raised on Tumblr