The ieStyle Debrief: a look back at the height of autumn/winter style
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Sartorial selections from ieStyle
Celebrating the best-of-the-best fashion for autumn and winter, the IE style fashion show gave a snappy, stylish overview of what to add to your wish lists for the season ahead.
![Paula wearing River Island Leopard print coat, sequin top and vinyl trousers from River Island at the IE STYLE LIVE Event in association with Clarins in Cork City Hall last Thursday. Picture: Miki Barlok Paula wearing River Island Leopard print coat, sequin top and vinyl trousers from River Island at the IE STYLE LIVE Event in association with Clarins in Cork City Hall last Thursday. Picture: Miki Barlok](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7662/3831160_2_articleinline_mb-ie-style-live-055.jpg)
Fifty-two looks from the high street, homegrown businesses and high-end retailers walked the catwalk in Cork’s city hall to an audience of over 300.
![Maria is wearing Roksanda Electra red cotton midi dress from Samui at the IE STYLE LIVE Event in association with Clarins in Cork City Hall last Thursday. Picture: Miki Barlok Maria is wearing Roksanda Electra red cotton midi dress from Samui at the IE STYLE LIVE Event in association with Clarins in Cork City Hall last Thursday. Picture: Miki Barlok](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7662/3831163_2_articleinline_mb-ie-style-live-058.jpg)
Luxurious fabrics, bright, bold colours and chic cover-ups were all featured. Red is the season's shade and comes topping off outerwear or decked out in dresses, as proven by the Roksanda dress from Samui that walked the runway.
![Seana is wearing Lennon Courtney at Kilkenny Design Reversible magenta & orange coat, knitted jumper and skirt at the IE STYLE LIVE Event in association with Clarins in Cork City Hall last Thursday. Picture: Miki Barlok Seana is wearing Lennon Courtney at Kilkenny Design Reversible magenta & orange coat, knitted jumper and skirt at the IE STYLE LIVE Event in association with Clarins in Cork City Hall last Thursday. Picture: Miki Barlok](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7662/3831166_2_articleinline_mb-ie-style-live-061.jpg)
Showcasing dramatic hues was Lennon Courtney as they made their debut with Kilkenny Design. Magenta and zesty orange were perfectly paired in a cosy knitted co-ord and coordinating coat that made a statement on the runway.
![Paula is wearing M&S Black sequin blazer, black lace cami and black sequin trousers from Marks and Spencers at the IE STYLE LIVE Event in association with Clarins in Cork City Hall last Thursday. Picture: Miki Barlok Paula is wearing M&S Black sequin blazer, black lace cami and black sequin trousers from Marks and Spencers at the IE STYLE LIVE Event in association with Clarins in Cork City Hall last Thursday. Picture: Miki Barlok](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7662/3831169_2_articleinline_mb-ie-style-live-057.jpg)
Sparkly separates were a key feature across the high street, with M&S and H&M representing the glitz.
![Sarah wearing H&M White tux shirt and sequin maxi skirt from H&M at the IE STYLE LIVE Event in association with Clarins in Cork City Hall last Thursday. Picture: Miki Barlok Sarah wearing H&M White tux shirt and sequin maxi skirt from H&M at the IE STYLE LIVE Event in association with Clarins in Cork City Hall last Thursday. Picture: Miki Barlok](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7662/3831172_2_articleinline_mb-ie-style-live-056.jpg)
For the party season ahead, you can go head-to-toe glitter with a sequin suit or temper a sequin maxi skirt with a crisp white shirt for an effortless evening ensemble.
![Grace is wearing Cobbler’s Lane Velvet midi dress with frill sleeve at the IE STYLE LIVE Event in association with Clarins in Cork City Hall last Thursday. Picture: Miki Barlok Grace is wearing Cobbler’s Lane Velvet midi dress with frill sleeve at the IE STYLE LIVE Event in association with Clarins in Cork City Hall last Thursday. Picture: Miki Barlok](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7662/3831175_2_articleinline_mb-ie-style-live-059.jpg)
Dresses are always a classic choice for event dressing, and Irish designers like Caroline Kilkenny and Cobbler’s Lane opted for sumptuous jewel tones to brighten the winter season.
![Gertrude wearing a Savida Pink Feather trimmed blazer and black dress from Dunnes Stores at the IE STYLE LIVE Event in association with Clarins in Cork City Hall last Thursday. Picture: Miki Barlok Gertrude wearing a Savida Pink Feather trimmed blazer and black dress from Dunnes Stores at the IE STYLE LIVE Event in association with Clarins in Cork City Hall last Thursday. Picture: Miki Barlok](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7662/3831178_2_articleinline_mb-ie-style-live-053.jpg)
Dunnes Stores showcased the blazer of the season in the form of a Barbie pink tailored style topped off with a feather cuff.
![Rhayzaberiella is wearing Olori Boutique Natan Patent dress with tortoiseshell belt at the IE STYLE LIVE Event in association with Clarins in Cork City Hall last Thursday. Picture: Miki Barlok Rhayzaberiella is wearing Olori Boutique Natan Patent dress with tortoiseshell belt at the IE STYLE LIVE Event in association with Clarins in Cork City Hall last Thursday. Picture: Miki Barlok](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7662/3831181_2_articleinline_mb-ie-style-live-060.jpg)
Cork boutique Oroli also represented statement outerwear with a patent cropped jacket styled up with a bow shirt and sleek trousers that were highly coveted among the crowd.
![Danielle wearing Ba&sh Belted coat, Leather skirt and suede bag from Kildare Village at the IE STYLE LIVE Event in association with Clarins in Cork City Hall last Thursday. Picture: Miki Barlok Danielle wearing Ba&sh Belted coat, Leather skirt and suede bag from Kildare Village at the IE STYLE LIVE Event in association with Clarins in Cork City Hall last Thursday. Picture: Miki Barlok](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7662/3831184_2_articleinline_mb-ie-style-live-054.jpg)
Kildare Village showcased classic checks in luxurious tones, complete with the best knee-high boots in every shade imaginable, from pumpkin to wine.
![Vanessa wearing Alexander McQueen Tweed jacket and tweed skirt from Brown Thomas at the IE STYLE LIVE Event in association with Clarins in Cork City Hall last Thursday. Picture: Miki Barlok Vanessa wearing Alexander McQueen Tweed jacket and tweed skirt from Brown Thomas at the IE STYLE LIVE Event in association with Clarins in Cork City Hall last Thursday. Picture: Miki Barlok](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7662/3831187_2_articleinline_mb-ie-style-live-052.jpg)
Brown Thomas opened the show with a stellar line-up of their designer offers, including a tweed two-piece from Alexander McQueen, effortlessly styled with knee-high boots but would look equally as chic with courts for the office.