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Hats off to Philip Treacy as profits rise

Galway-born milliner’s company has enjoyed a number of profitable years

Markets hit two-month highs after good news from corporates

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Finding a plot was the easy part for Ronan McKenna. Then came a long, costly build

This Week in Business: Blair to address Web Summit Lisbon

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Irish milliner Philip Treacy ‘feared head on spike’ over Beatrice hat

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European shares rebound after slow start

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Iris Apfel: Fashion cues from the ‘geriatric starlet’

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European stocks dragged down by Deutsche results

Packaging group Smurfit Kappa proves strongest performer in Dublin

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The season’s big trend for florals was much in evidence in a range of looks

Cometh the hour, cometh the Meáin jacket

Aran Island firm’s men’s knitwear collection mixes sturdy substance with sophistication

Fashion forward: Three Irish designers on surviving a tough industry

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Matthew Williamson: Big on Boho

The designer famed for his fantastical bohemian prints is expanding from fashion to furnishings

Check-in: country fairs and fashion getaways

Jo Linehan rounds up this week’s travel news and deals

Ryan Lochte loses four sponsors in 24 hours after ‘robbery’ incident

US swimmer takes financial hit after trying to pass off drunken incident in Rio as robbery

Competition should’ve seen Specsavers trademark bid coming

Planet Business: Retailers in retreat, Deliveroo founder praises ‘life blood’ couriers

Kids’ stuff: back to school wear

The market in childrenswear grew by 6 percent last year and is now worth morethan €135 billion

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Ireland’s charity sector is in the news and, once again, for all the wrong reasons

The Irish woman who makes the stars shine brighter

Beyoncé, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Michelle Obama are all fans of Laura Weber’s intricate designs

Console founder ran up €500,000 in credit card bills

Paul Kelly, wife and son spent on items such as groceries, designer clothes and foreign trips

Out of sorts Germany will raise Northern Ireland hopes

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