New and noteworthy Irish spa experiences to reset, refresh and restore
Simone Gannon rounds up the latest spa and beauty experiences from Galway to Dublin
Armani
Stocks dip as markets await interest rate decisions
US Federal Reserve begins two-day monetary policy meeting on Wednesday
Giorgio Armani: The man who changed fashion, from the look of the CEO to the celebrity
Armani’s almost fanatic single-mindedness created an empire, making him one of the richest men in Italy and his brand a household name
Giorgio Armani, Italian fashion designer, dies aged 91
Designer synonymous with modern Italian style ran a company that turned over €2.3bn
Oscars 2025 red carpet: Ariana Grande sets the standard while Timothée Chalamet stood out in ‘Kerrygold’ yellow
Gowns holding space were popular this year, with Ariana Grande setting the standard in Schiaparelli. Among men, Timothée Chalamet stood out in ‘Kerrygold’ yellow
Prada chief rules out big acquisitions
Andrea Guerra suggests Italian luxury group is not looking to snap up competitors such as Armani or Versace
If the workers behind a €9,000 designer jumper earn nothing, what exactly am I paying for?
Damning allegations about the ugly underbelly of high-end fashion are beginning to pile up
‘I was scouted completely out of the blue’: Young Irish models making waves on the international scene
The biggest fashion houses in the world have been hiring Irish models to head up their campaigns. Some have worked exclusively in the industry since starting, while others are keeping their options open
Kildare Village wins right to sell some items at full price
Planners approve amendment setting aside condition that all goods at designer outlet mall must be sold at a discount
Kildare Village losses narrow as occupancy rates slump
Retail venue saw occupancy levels drop by nearly a fifth in 2021 amid pandemic
Payments company Planet to create 100 new Irish jobs
Group helps international shoppers get their money back when they shop overseas
Christmas wish list 2021: the best beauty products, according to the experts
Tara Anderson and Jennifer Rock share their Christmas beauty must-haves
‘As a result of climate change and equality fast fashion does not have the same appeal it once had’
Wild Geese: Claire O’Connor, London
Laura Kennedy: The best new winter fragrances tried and tested
The scent should bring an intensity that might seem vulgar and heavy during summer
Christopher Walken: ‘I’m not disturbed. I pay my bills. I’ve been married for 55 years...’
In 1964, a nightclub dancer named Ronnie Walken changed his name to Christopher
Two killed as tornado hits Italian island
Nine injured in Pantelleria after whirlwind rips off roofs and leaves cars upturned
The September issues: I want Burberry’s gold lamé trench coat, Prada’s green knitted dress
Rosita Boland reads the September editions of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and Tatler
36 hours in Clifden: ‘Golfgate certainly raised awareness of the town’
‘Fully booked’ is a common refrain in the Galway town. Our series on Irish tourism continues
Galway-based fintech Planet valued at €1.8bn after Eurazeo sells stake
Buyout firm Eurazeo sells part of its stake in the former Fintrax to Advent International
Heaven scent: The best summer fragrances
Fragrance would be nothing without its supernatural power to evoke mood and memory
Laura Kennedy: These nostalgia-inducing beauty products can reintroduce you to make-up
A blast from the past may help you rediscover your love for make-up
Irish boutiques offer spring style to freshen up your wardrobe
Caroline Kilkenny brings refreshing wave of colour and Louis Copeland provides casual alternatives for men, plus many more
‘I thought my dreams were so out of reach, I contemplated coming home’
Wild Geese: Kate Synnott is an Irish make-up artist working with A-list celebrities in the US
Fast fashion gives way to longer lasting quality during pandemic
Black is back while designers put emphasis on longevity heading into winter season
High style and low morals: The links between fashion and crime
The world of fashion has some long-standing links with the criminal underworld
Five of the best foundations to try as the world comes back to life
Foundation had fallen out of fashion during lockdown, but now it’s back with a bang
The €1 billion market: retailers who serve tourists face double trouble in a pandemic
With quarantine in place for foreign visitors, tourists are unlikely to return in 2020
From Chanel to Revlon, the best red lipsticks of all time
Subtle gradations of colour are the difference between brightening the face or dulling it
‘This is like a celebration’: Shoppers rejoice as Brown Thomas reopens
More than 100 line the aisles just minutes after opening on Grafton Street
Coronavirus: ‘I’ve planned a holiday to northern Italy. Should I cancel?’
Conor Pope: A number of people have contacted us about their upcoming travel plans
Ryanair and Aer Lingus monitor impact of coronavirus on travel to Italy
Italy temporarily banned public events in Lombardy and Veneto following a spike in the number of confirmed virus cases to 130 over the weekend
Financial payments group Planet in rumoured €1.98bn sale
Galway-based Group formerly known as Fintrax reportedly for sale by parent Eurazeo
Brexit stockpiling, Barneys bankruptcy and Disney’s bumper year
Planet Business: It was a forlorn week for the historic Harland and Wolff
Hats off to Philip Treacy as profits rise
Galway-born milliner’s company has enjoyed a number of profitable years
A make-up refresh that takes minutes but lasts for hours
Get a refreshed look without removing your day make-up
A castle earns its keep in Kilkenny
It took two generations of Campions to turn a ruined tower into a glorious get-away
New York fashion week: What to look out for in the days ahead
Thousands of people to hit the city bringing millions of dollars in economic impact
Growing Up, Live: RTÉ’s own mad experiment in gene-splicing
Review: The Science Week show crosses earnest education with magazine-show ebullience
Party ideas for out of the office
From gigs to golf to ‘Game of Thrones’, here are some novel ideas for a get-together your colleagues will love
Conor Pope: Out of my comfort zone, wandering around Harrods in the wrong trousers
Despite my outrage at the prices, I resolved not to leave without buying at least one thing
Turkey’s real problems are tied to political meddling by Erdogan
Deteriorating relations with US and the actions of market speculators highlight precarious economic position
As economy worries mount, Turkey prepares to battle it out
President Erdogan turns ire on ubiquitous iPhone, symbolic of muscular US trade policy
Get packing that business-trip suitcase
What does the canny business traveller put in their capsule suitcase? Globe-trotting experts share their secrets
Hong Kong: making the most of a 36-hour stopover
With direct flights from Dublin, Hong Kong is nearer than you think
Google boss Sundar Pichai named most reputable CEO
A study by the Reputation Institute has ranked the top ten chief executives
‘The end of all operas are tragic, normally, so I’m terrible at crying’
In conversation: Tara Erraught and Fergus Sheil
Russell Crowe’s ‘divorce auction’ raises €2.25m in five hours
His ‘Gladiator’ sword goes for almost €80K, his ‘Romper Stomper’ Docs for more than €6K
Are we seeing the end of the workplace dress code?
Pilita Clark: It is now impossible for workers to know if they are dressing for the occasion
As long as it’s black: Golden Globes red carpet goes dark
Daring silhouettes emerge amid symbolic, monochrome affair in Beverly Hills
Five beauty products I can’t do without at Christmas
Two ‘Irish Times’ journalists reveal the products they swear by to get them through the party season
Barry Keoghan: Ireland’s next superstar actor
He first came to prominence in TV crime drama Love/Hate. Now he’s making movies with Christopher Nolan, Nicole Kidman and Colin Farrell. But in his heart he’s still a lad from inner-city Dublin
Give your home the Turkington touch and light up darker nights
Helen Turkington opens a sumptuous showroom in Sandyford; and Fantasy Lights will brighten autumn gloom
#DressLikeAWoman: Women respond online to Trump’s comments
Reports claim the US president told his female staff ‘to dress like women’
Beauty Report: The best new metallics and how to use them
Get ready to shine in subtle yet shiny new shades of gold, silver, plum and pink
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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