Pandora AW

Pandora: 1. Dr Eva Orsmond and Brendan Courtney; 2. Miss Ireland Aoife Walsh; 3. Mary - Kate Murray and Andy Kelly. (Pix. RS)

Danish jewellery brand PANDORA launched its Autumn Winter 2013 collection in Dublin’s Cliff Townhouse last week. The new collection was arranged in themed displays throughout the stunning Georgian style venue depicting the Enchanted Forest of Autumn and a cool, crisp Winter Wonderland, highlighting the key trends for the coming season.

Nail artists provided charm inspired designs whilst a masquerade themed polaroid area gave guests the chance to capture the evening with their own personal photos. Irish musician Emily-Rose Conlon entertained with her dulcet tones whilst Pimms, prosecco and canapés of spiced beef with rocket pesto and goats cheese en croute were served.

Guests included Pamela Flood, modelling pieces from the PANDORA collection; Brendan Courtney, Dr. Eva Orsmond, DJ Ruth Scott, author Marisa Mackle and stylist Maria Fusco.

TS SS13

Sparkling: 1. Charlotte Fotheringham and Sema Tuna; 2. Clara McSweeney; 3. Lisa Towell and Nigel Goggin. (Pix. BMcE)

The Thomas Sabo SS13 collection was launched at the Westbury Hotel last week.  The collection renowned for its 925 sterling silver sparkles comes with a completely new design signature for the brand - 18 carat yellow and rose gild plated silver. Entitled Golden Silver, this new feature of the Thomas Sabo collection combines cool 925 sterling silver with delicate rose gold and string bright yellow gold.

Weir & Sons

Sparkling: 1. Emily Moss and NIcola McDowell; 2. Natasha Sherling; 3. Daragh O'Donovan and Mary Jayne McFerran. (Pix. Kieran Harnett)

Well known fine jewellery store Weir & Sons invited a host of loyal customers to their annual festive evening in their iconic Grafton Street premises recently. Guests were treated to seasonal drinks and canapés while they perused the many premium brands available such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Cartier, Chopard and Mikimoto.

Guests were also able to experience how a sculptor from well known Spanish brand Lladro prepares one of its famous porcelain pieces. All Lladro pieces are handmade and guests were able to witness Raúl Rubio as he went about the intricate process of making one of these exclusive pieces of sculpture.

Weir & Sons Marketing Director, Chris Andrews, explains how he is “delighted to have Raúl here with us tonight. Customers can see the many fine Lladro pieces we have on sale here in Weir & Sons, but now they can also experience the very detailed and precise work that goes into producing
one of these pieces.”

Weir & Sons was established in 1869 and over the years has welcomed many famous faces including Walt Disney, Rita Hayworth and Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco.  Among those at the party were Ali Toolan, Ann Cheung, Gemma and Michael Maughan and Tina Koumarianos. 

There were a number of bright young couples in attendance on the evening, shopping for engagement rings for a festive proposition perhaps?  Well, diamonds are a girl’s best friend!

Willow & Clo

Go Clo: 1. Chloe Townsend; 2. Dylan Townsend  and Caroline Downey; 3. Cha Cha Seigne. (Pix. Brian McEvoy)

Irish designer Chloe Townsend launched her highly anticipated jewellery brand Willow & Clo in the Cocktail Bar in the newly opened Odeon Bar. This unique handcrafted collection inspired by Chloe’s love of nature has everyone in the jewellery trade talking.

Chloe perfected the art of making jewellery in the renowned Scuala D’oro in Rome, where she spent one and a half years practising her technique (she’s a qualified goldsmith). Following on from this, she went to London to study design at the GIA (The Gemology Institute of America) where she studied to turn her inspirations into the stunning jewellery pieces that are Willow & Clo.

Taking inspiration from her numerous trips to India, Chloe uses the characteristic blend of Indian gemstones and Irish designs thus making the collection so notable. Combining her signature style, the collection is a triumph of her imagination and experience. Irish celebrities such as Sharon Corr, Amy Huberman, Kathryn Thomas and Miriam O’Callaghan are all big fans of Willow & Clo.

Dublin Festival of Fashion

Fashion Fest Fit: 1. Michelle Doherty and Brendan Courtney; 2. Shane Gillen and Amanda Byram. (Pix. Richie Stokes)

The stunning banking hall of the Westin Hotel was the perfect backdrop to celebrate the launch of the Dublin Fashion Festival (DFF), which takes place from 6^th to 9^th September 2012. The event was hosted by this year’s face of the festival, the beautiful Amanda Byram, and saw guests treated to drinks reception courtesy of the world’s most fashionable beer, Peroni.

The highlight of the evening was the fashion show styled by 1^st Option’s Jules Fallon and MC’d by Amanda, which gave guests a taste of what’s to come over the course of the festival. One lucky guest also walked away with a €1,000 shopping spree.

DFF was created to celebrate all that is great about fashion in Dublin city, covering everything from high street chains to boutiques to Irish design, right down to the best places to eat, drink and chill out post-shopping spree. As this year’s official face of the festival, Amanda will return to Dublin town in September to take part in the packed DFF programme which includes on-street fashion shows across the city, in-store events and the chance to get a start on your Autumn Winter wardrobe.