The ieStyle Debrief: a look back at the height of autumn/winter style

"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."
The ieStyle Debrief: a look back at the height of autumn/winter style

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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