BEAUTY, TRAVEL, FOOD, WINE & THE CLIMATE CRUNCH / MY CITY, MY STYLE: URBAN INFLUENCES / FASHIONS FORWARD THINKERS MAGAZINE MARCH 2020 with THE IRISH TIMES ww w.t heg los s.i e Your wardrobe and the future of the planet WEAR GREEN CONTENTS IN THIS ISSUE PUBLICATION DATES IN 2020 NEXT ISSUE ANDREW RATTER OLIVIA GRAHAM THURSDAY APRIL 2 THE GLOSS will ALWAYS be published with The Irish Times on the first Thursday of every month. THE GLOSS MONTHLY REMINDER SIGN UP to receive a monthly reminder by email when THE GLOSS is o H MARC ~ Sipping SUSTAINABLY ... LEARNED HELPLESSNESS and the Bong hive ... say au revoir to PILLOW FACE ... DIVORCE DOULAS ... & MADAME PRESIDENT? L ondon Fashion Week was launched with a focus on two key issues: the impact of the Coronavirus Chinese buyers and editors have been unable to trav FASHION SHOPPING SPOT THE TREND 2 3 KATE SPADE 1 4 JASON LLOYD EVANS 7 6 5 CONSCIOUS SHOPPING We want our clothes and accessories to work hard, for us and for the planet, to be produced sustainably, with minimal waste by ethical companies or community-driven initiatives. A percentage of th MOODBOARD APPRECIATE EVERYTHING, EVEN THE ORDINARY ... ESPECIALLY THE ORDINARY 1 3 2 PEMA CHODRON DO NOT ASK YOUR CHILDREN TO STRIVE FOR EXTRAORDINARY LIVES. WILLIAM MARTIN 5 8 4 IM SKIRTING ISSUES in Donegal tweed from www.berniemurphy.com T H I S M ON T H T H E MOOD I S: 7 ORDINARY 6 S DESIGNING, WEAVING & TAILORING FASHION NEWS IMARA IMARA, an Irish accessories brand by Amy Condell, creates multifunctional hags (reversible hat/bags) from Irish linen. For every hag sold, IMARA will plant one tree. Feel-good fashion. 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As a teen I was always stealing pieces from my mums wardrobe and mixing them Leia Blouse, InWear, €90 Ena Misty Rose Skirt, Samsoe & Samsoe, €119 Lime, Basil & Mandarin Cologne Jo Malone London, €109 New York Pave Lock Hoop Earrings, Kate Spade New York, €70 Bree Chunky Sandal, Kurt Geiger London, €185 Dandelion Dress, MICHAEL Michael Kors, €295 Beat Azalea Crossbody Bag, C Petra Black Heel, Carvela, €115 Blue Satin Maxi Dress, DAY Birger et Mikkelsen, €245 Hydration Warriors, Kate Somerville, €75 SECRET GARDEN Ditsy florals and botanical prints inject a modern day bohemia for a grown-up take on breezy summertime style. Ramp up romance and pair this look with soft an it Th e way e s h s ar e w This spring, fashion is all about reflecting trends while ensuring your wardrobe works hard, for a long time ... Photographed by OLIVIA GRAHAM Styled by LUIS RODRIGUEZ Olive cotton trenchcoat, 695, THE DUALIST. White cotton bodysuit, 168, ATM ANTHONY THOMAS MELILLO. Blu OPPOSITE: THE DUALISTs designer and founder Anna Guerins coats are built to last. This double-breasted Darcy trenchcoat is made from triplelayer cotton and is waterproof. At Havana, Donnybrook, Dublin 4. www.thedualist.ie R E O D L I A T REUBEN AVENUEs natural, premium-quality linen suiting is qui LI T TL E BLA CK S T UI Black duchesse satin jacket, 5,830; matching satin skirt, 2,750; black satin sandals, 1,115; all CHANEL. Silver Strata long necklace, 70, INNER ISLAND. On models left hand: gold Strata ring, 100; silver Ammil ring, 115; both INNER ISLAND. On models right hand: silver St INNER ISLANDs gold and silver jewellery is carefully considered and detail driven. Designer Gemma OLeary designs futureclassic contemporary pieces to treasure. Everything is designed and handcrafted in Ireland. www.innerisland.ie Black cotton puff-sleeve blouse, 1,117, DRIES VAN NOTEN. Blue denim pl 19 E W D s GE 0 7 S White cotton poplin sleeveless dress with lace detail, 1,720, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN. Tan leather wedge sandals, 832, CELINE. Jewellery, as before. Floral Pink Meadow Super 8 linen dress, 859, ZIMMERMAN. Gold and brown oversize round sunglasses, 380, CHLOÉ. Gold Strata long necklace, 135; silver Strata ring, 100; gold Ammil ring, 115; all INNER ISLAND. VIN TA G E FL S L OR A LAINEY KEOGHs pale green cardigan has been spun from soft cashmere and embroidered all over with pretty pastel threads. At Brown Thomas Dublin. LOU BRENNANs cashmereblend scarves are hand-drawn with a design based on the distinctive Carrickmacross lace. www.loubrennan.com BOHEM N IA P RI NTS Mi S E S E R TIE S D RED Multi-coloured print Amelia cotton tiered dress, 722, ULLA JOHNSON; Black felt wide-brim hat, 450, GUCCI. Red double-breasted jacket with brooch, 2,800; stripe cotton flared-leg jumpsuit, 3,500; both LOUIS VUITTON. Gold Strata long necklace, 135, INNER ISLAND. RE ST TR O S E P I R Photographed by Olivia Graham at Utopia NYC. Styled by Luis Rodriguez at Utopia NYC. Hair by Louis Angelo at Judy Casey. FASHION Oscars and BAFTA nominee SAOIRSE RONANs stylist Elizabeth Saltzman has been busy sourcing pieces from vintage fairs and Ronans own wardrobe for the red carpet. Saoirse and I talked about re-wearing things literally clothes from the cupboard, says Saltzman. Ronan was one of the few celebrit FASHION My favourite place to shop is my mothers wardrobe, which is inherently sustainable. It is an archive of good taste - she has always shopped mindfully ... Carla Kelly RUTH GALLAGHER Aisling Farinella climate conscious Ruth Gallagher Doreen Kilfeather Bay Garnett 34 34 34 Aisling Farinel FASHION We see throwaway fashion as completely alien. 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