GLOSSIP TWO UP Gloss~ip! Warming Up Nicely C Going quietly into winter ... COAT COLLABORATIONS HERMES We adore this pretty puffer coat! Malmaison-print Milhaud coat, Regatta X Christian Lacroix, 202.95, at Regatta, Ilac Shopping Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1; www.regatta.com. FEELING: Quietly luxurious in Lucy Downes' Sphere One knitwear; www.sphereone.ie. Black Tank Must de Cartier, at Cartier, Chatham Court, Chatham Street, Dublin 2. T heres more than meets the eye when it comes to Quiet Luxury, the fashion movement of 2023. Less a trend than a subculture (which began among those very rich with an aversion to outward displays of ostentation) it has been adopted by the woman who has developed a personal style that comes from her own confidence, a look that seems to take very little for her to pull together, with pieces that arent good for just one season, but are simple, timeless and high quality. Quiet Luxury is linked to the broader conversation about sustainability in fashion and a move away from fast fashion to more considered consumption. One good coat you wear on repeat, one handbag you love, one pair of boots. See these quiet, elegant clothes on page 46 and find quietly luxurious accessories and watches on page 17. Were approaching November with an eye to slowing down, identifying a couple of good books to read, a show to see, a hike to do. Were also ENJOYING our (print) newspaper with a coffee. Analogue old school ways feel planning to spend time in our own cities, towns good this month. and villages, where, armed with THE GLOSS x SLIPPING INTO: Somewhere more theshopkeepers.com Best Shops Ireland 2023 list find it at www.thegloss.ie we are comfortable. Pen and Player, at 3-4 celebrating the clever retailers who add joy to our locales. Speaking of clever retailers, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2; www.penandplayer.ie. Simone Rochas menswear, as worn by actors Paul Mescal, Patrick Gibson and Douglas Booth, is launching exclusively at Nikki Creedons exceptional Havana boutique, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, this month. Rochas unstoppable star is on the rise, an inspiration to the talented young Irish designers who follow in her wake. THIS MONTH WERE ... REWATCHING: Fleabag on the big screen, showing at local cinemas on November 4. Note future screenings in your diary David Hares Skylight, starring Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan, and the acclaimed Vanya next February, starring our own Andrew Scott. GOING FOR A HIKE: With Rozanna Purcells book, The Hike Life, (18.99) out now. Follow Rozanna up hill and down dale all over Ireland. She has helpfully provided the very best coffee stops at which to to recharge and refuel. 6 November 2023 THE GLOSS MAGAZINE GOING TO THE CIRCUS: At the excellent Waterford Winterval (from November17, where the Gerbola Christmas Circus is setting up in a heated big top tent. A second show, A Narnia Christmas, will feature aerial displays, fire breathing and more, as the story of Narnia unfolds. TAKING PART: In Dublin Book Festival November 9-12. Find the programme at www. dublinbookfestival.com. Check out Dublin Gallery Weekend too, November 25-26, with 40 contemporary art galleries taking part. See Callum Innes (above) at the Kerlin Gallery, Dublin 2. BIKER BOOTS Storm Babet was the last straw. With climate-connected flooding on the rise (literally) the taller your boots, the better. Zahra leather biker books by Marco Moreo, 359.90; www.marcomoreo.com. TWO DOWN Cooling Off BIG LIPS All the trends that have dominated aesthetics for years are on the way out ... big lips, frozen faces, chunky cheekbones, says expert Liz Dwyer, whose new podcast, Fess Up, with sister Nikki, is out now. Its all about looking subtly radiant. MAD PLATFORMS Bambi-legs are out and silly shoes shelved, for now. Ballet flats are back, but dont wear them all day, every day. Alternate with heels to give your back a break. So sensible! POSH POP FOR LESS / BEST SHOPS IRELAND / ESCAPE TO ALGHERO / GET BETTER BROWS / BOOKS FOR READING ON LONGER EVENINGS MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2023 QUIET FASHION STANDOUT ACCESSORIES & FINER DETAILS PARTY VIBES LITTLE LUXURIES WW W. TH EG LO with THE IRISH TIMES SS .IE CONTENTS IN THIS ISSUE THE GLOSS MONTHLY REMINDER SIGN UP to receive a monthly reminder by email when THE GLOSS is out so that you never miss an issue. Simply register your details on WWW.THEGLOSS.IE. PU B LI S H E R JANE MC DONNELL E D I TO R SARAH MC DONNELL D E PU TY E D I T O R PENNY MC CO GLOSSIP TWO UP Gloss~ip! Warming Up Nicely C Going quietly into winter ... COAT COLLABORATIONS HERMES We adore this pretty puffer coat! Malmaison-print Milhaud coat, Regatta X Christian Lacroix, 202.95, at Regatta, Ilac Shopping Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1; www.regatta.com. FEELING: Quie Photos: Flavien Carlod and Baptiste Le Quiniou, for advertising purposes only. Spol Architects. French Ar t de Vivre Allusion. Large 3-seat sofa, designed by Sacha Lakic. €3.790 reduced from €4.310, until 30/11/2023. Price valid in Dublin, excluding delivery. Sofa upholstered in Nuage fabric. W. 2 The Spencer Twins wear Raindance FASHION 2 1 Spot The Trend MARNI Go grandly graphic this season, says Aislinn Coffey 3 5 4 7 6 8 PATTERN PLAY At AW23 shows, the fashion world went dotty for Marnis collection, with this check, plaid and polka-dot combo, above, really stealing the show. An experimental, playful approach t ADVERTORIAL Take Me There A Rugby World Cup experience with a difference F ew cities in the world capture the imagination quite like Paris. On three warm weekends in October, streets across Paris were filled with thousands of Irish rugby fans, delirious with joy, as the country celebrated victori MOODBOARD November Mood Swanky 1. IM FLAUNTING it in The Attico AW23 RTW, inspired by fabulously eccentric Milanese-born Marchesa Luisa Casati. 8 2. IM WINGING it with Wingen barware by Lalique. Collect piece by swanky piece from Cashs of Ireland. 3. IM PURRING in Celine Eyewear cateye sunglas fope.com Fine Gold & Diamond Jewellery Ground Floor, Powerscourt Townhouse, Dublin 2 t.+353 1 707 1763 www.momuse.ie ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES VERONIKA FAUSTMANN Finer details ACCESSORISE ALL AREAS Rouquine red Loubi54 leather clutch bag, 1,850; black Astrid Lace strap shoes, 1,295; both CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN at Brown Thomas Dublin. Black lace dress, DOLCE & GABBANA, at Brown Thomas. T he best part of winter is g ACCESSORIES Stainless steel Dolcevita Mini watch, LONGINES, at Weir & Sons, 96-99 Grafton Street, Dublin 2. ime a at nd watch h, a ory this watc s ess t acc make acele s s r n e i b l a e n. n i h i l m c a i b t h u e tur sD ic C PA RA signa Icon homa W e e T r S A ne: th remiè rown AT TH r in o t The Home of Christmas JEWELLERY GIFTWARE HOME DIAMONDS www.newbridgesilverware.com SHOP NOW Newbridge - Athgarvan Road Blanchardstown - Shopping Centre Tallaght - The Square SC Limerick - The Crescent SC Dublin - Arnotts Kilkenny - High Street Cork - Mahon Point Its Christmas Shopping. But Better. Step into a twinkling wonderland filled with shimmering style and joyful gifts in more than 100 boutiques of the worlds leading fashion and lifestyle brands, all with exceptional savings. Plan your visit at KildareVillage.com Kildare Village 2023 10/23 ACCESSORIES Black sE es wl Fla e m re xt pl Gold and black agate drop earrings, 80, at MOMUSE, Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, 59 South William Street, Dublin 2. at fo rm 17.95, at ZAR A. sh o es, -to ne t tured cuff ex , su ed e d Gol 295 , at RUS SE LL & VINTAGE VIBES Statement Magee1866.com JENNIFER LAWRENCE MINI DOLCEVITA ACCESSORIES fort com ith a Camel w e 0; es. larg Go no shad arf, 34 UP i c c s D c x E u i . e m .C O M APP ft capp WR mer o IO ALL ket in s ol cash -STUD o blan ram w OTEME og .T Mon WWW Taupe Puffer Goya leather AirPods case, LOEWE, 450; www.net-a-porter.com. pink brown Flap p CHAN hone EL, at DRESS 299 launching 09.nov.2023 mix rf, 195; WWW.I NIS sca ME AI N. IE . Crea m A WW.M RIANORUBINACCI.C Rich brown leather over-ear headphones, 610, at MONTBLANC, 1 South Anne Street, Dublin 2. ocke quare, 95; W ts twill p Mustard Mendoza silk nd aa ac silk ba by al p OM. ACCESSORIES TIME-SAVER Keep your eye on this ACCESSORIES Treasure chest ACCESSORIES NEWS & STORIES Mini & Mighty Statement bags come no finer or more petite. Proving that small can be perfect, Christian Louboutins grained leather snake-effect mini shoulder bag has a detachable chain strap. No need to wear a bracelet this little treasure do Scan our festive food menu Enjoy 10% off for Gloss readers, on food orders placed instore by 30/11/23 Simply take a photo of this page, and present it in your nearest Avoca Store. ACCESSORIES Tilia mini bag with chain, 198; www.landabags.com. All Wrapped Up Oversize scarves are the best thing about winter. Ros Dukes new Harvest collection features a damson Bubble Wrap in the softest cashmere (€425; www.rosduke.com), while Anna Guerins generous Cocoon fringed herringbone sca Introducing The Wilde from The Solstice Collection. Made from a blend of wool and cashmere for an even softer, more luxurious feel. IrelandsEye Knitwear. Combining contemporary styles and stitches with vibrant colours for a fresh modern look and feel. www.irelandseyeknitwear.com FASHION Breath of Fresh Air Amo & Pax capsule coat collection, made in Ireland. Amanda Pratt opens an exciting new creative venture in Avocas original HQ PHOTOGRAPHS BY KIERAN HARNETT T his month, Amo & Pax opens in Kilmacanogue in the one-time head office of Avoca, now redesigned Ann Connolly When only iconic will do. The difference is Gaggenau. The EB 333 is the most Gaggenau of our appliances. Timeless craftsmanship and innovative design culminates in a 90 cm stainless steel door, creating an imposing statement. Every Gaggenau piece is distinctively designed and crafted from exception TA I LO R E D TO F I T head to toe, inside & out bespoke hand crafted living FOR EVERY ROOM OCONNORSOFDRUMLECK.IE SHOWROOM BY APPOINTMENT D RUMLEC K, C AST LEB ELLIN G H AM, C O LOUT H T: 04 2 937 2 6 2 5 IN FO@OC ON N ORS OF D RUMLEC K.IE BEAUTY Beauty Notes VICTORIA BECKHAM Sarah Halliwell talks beauty jewels Similarly, Clarins Precious skincare is presented in tactile golden cases that you refill. Sisleys gingko-shaped gua sha tool looks like a piece of sculpture or jewellery. Everyday essentials can be desirable, too: one frie ADVERTORIAL BE YOUR BEST SELF Get a more sculpted face and drop a dress size for Christmas with Neelu Neelus is different to most traditional beauty salons. Her ethos is about non-surgical, effective treatments for your skin, body and hands. SKIN After assessing your skin, Neelu will work on a bes BEAUTY How to be high brow We all want better brows. Sarah Halliwell quizzes experts on natural brow know-how D efine good brows? Well, it depends what youre after. Well-defined brows can frame your face and complete your make-up look, says Suzie ONeil of Ayu. Agreed. We dont all want enormous br Give the Gift of Joy WITH LOCCITANE At LOCCITANE, we grow and harvest the finest sustainably sourced ingredients to craft our indulgent beauty products and gifts, perfect for the festiveseason.Itwasinthe1970swhenLOCCITANE founder Olivier Baussan established the traditions that still define our guid BEST SHOPS 2023 ONE DAME LANE The Carriage House, Church Road, Greystones, Co Wicklow. Jewellery designer Lyndsey Cavanagh creates heavenly, affordable jewellery collections inspired by her design training and spiritual practices of Reiki and Seichim. A recent collaboration with comedian Joanne McNa ADVERTORIAL ADVERTORIAL Montblanc Muses Maria Callas, Special Edition Fountain Pen, 1,120; Notebook, 85. Step Inside Montblanc Montblanc, 1 South Anne Street, Dublin 2. Finding forever gifts at Montblanc Dublin The first Montblanc store in Ireland, on South Anne Street, Dublin 2, will celebrate ADVERTORIAL GIVE WONDERFULLY AT DUNDRUM You are invited to a very special shopping event at Dundrum Town Centre on November 9 S hop early, shop smart! On Thursday November 9, you are invited to Giftmas Day at Dundrum Town Centre. At this all-day shopping event, a gift to all Dundr um Town Centre ADVERTORIAL THE PARTYWEAR EDIT Whether youre dining at Dundrum or planning a Christmas lunch, dinner or drinks date elsewhere, find an elegant dress or chic tuxedo, a sparkly skirt or silver slippers to take you out-out in style! Josephy sequined tiered skirt Maje, €275, at BROWN THOMAS. Celestial DETAILS COUNT Biscuit fringed wool blazer with gold buttons, 770; matching fringed skirt, 440; both Malene Birger; taupe leather bag bag, Coach, 475; all at BROWN THOMAS; www.brownthomas.com. Gold Anita earrings, Lié Studio, 279; www.loulerie.com. QUIET COOL Understated clothes speak volumes about your style PHOTOGRAPHED BY BARRY MC CALL / STYLED BY CATHERINE CONDELL THE POWER SHOULDER COAT Navy wool coat, 1,345; navy bias-cut dress, 895; both Dries van Noten; black Astrilarge Botta kneehigh leather boots, Christian Louboutin, 1,695; black THE WRAP JACKET Black and white houndstooth cashmere mix wrap jacket, 625; white cotton shirt, 115; both at MAGEE 1866, 21-26 South Anne Street, Dublin 2; www.magee1866.com. THE SUIT Grey Prince of Wales check blazer, 105; matching wide-leg trousers, 65; black slingback kitten-heel shoes, 65; black tote bag, 60; all at MARKS & SPENCER; www.marksandspencer.com. DAY OR NIGHT Grey mohair sweater, 230; silver metallic skirt, 350; green leather clutch bag, 369; all Weekend By Max Mara; black embellished patent leather shoes, Lodi, 189; all at ARNOTTS; www.arnotts.ie. SUBTLE SPARKLE Moonshine sequined shirt, 135; matching wide-leg trousers, 145; both Second Female; gold and silver drop earrings, Scribble and Stone, 565; all at AVOCA; www.avoca.com. Pewter leather shoes, 450, at LK Bennett, Dundrum Town Centre. THE PARTY SKIRT White cotton blouse with bow, 385; forest green taffeta skirt, 585; both ANDTATE BY SHARON HOEY, 6 Merrion Street Lower, Dublin 2; www.andtate.com. Black kitten-heel slingback shoes, 39.95, at Zara. CALM COLOUR ONLY Navy check wool coat, 299; green wool mix dress, 99.95; green wool cardigan (worn as scarf), 69.95; black woven leather bag, 199; black leather shoes, 99.95; all at Massimo Dutti at DUNDRUM TOWN CENTRE, Dublin 16; www.dundrum.ie. Gold Molten hinged cuff, 329; gold Crumpled Metal ea CLASSIC CAMEL Camel and black stripe Carine trench coat, 690; tan knee-high leather boots, 795; both at LK Bennett; camel funnel-neck mohair sweater, 79; matching skirt, 59; both at H&M; all at DUNDRUM TOWN CENTRE, Dublin 16; www.dundrum.ie. GOOD-LOOKING TAN Tan wool and cashmere mix coat, 379; indigo denim trousers,149; navy cable-knit polo-neck sweater, 169; all Tommy Hilfiger; navy stripe cotton shirt, Selected Homme, 69.99; all at AVOCA; www.avoca.com. Tan leather loafers, 450, at LK Bennett, Dundrum Town Centre. LAIDBACK MOOD White cotton shirt, 47.50; black stripe jersey trousers, 55; black and white check scarf, 24; black and white leather shoes, 65; all at MARKS & SPENCER; www.marksandspencer.com. Photographed by Barry McCall, assisted by Katie Cheshire. Styled by Catherine Condell, assisted by Kitty M INTERVIEW WITH A MAN I have 6 guitars. Thats my religion. Its a solitary activity in which I can get immersed, a meditation. I tell all my juniors to take up an instrument. MORGAN MC MONAGLE Life & Work Morgan McMonagle is a trauma surgeon, currently working on building the new trauma service at INTERVIEW INTERVIEW WITH WITH A A MAN MAN MY EXERCISE ROUTINE NOW INCLUDES ... Swimming three or four times a week. I use the gym to keep healthy. MY FRIENDSHIPS ARE FOR THE MOST PART ... Special. Im the sort of person who has a few meaningful friends, rather than lots of superficial ones. HOW CAN INTERIORS My World at HOME Colour and character define textile artist Aiveen Dalys house PHOTOGRAPHS BY NATALIE DINHAM Irish textile artist Aiveen Daly at the door of her Edwardian house in North West London. I ABOVE The pretty fireplace is painted Wedgwood blue. LEFT The shade of blue for the FOOD Simmer Time Trish Deseine slow-cooks a full-bodied casserole G rowing up in Co Antrim, a beef farmers daughter, at times it felt that every day had to include beef on the menu. My father was a stickler for the most carefully cooked rare steaks and roasts, and there was often palpable tensio WINE Lovely Bubbly Julie Dupouy unpacks Proseccos enduring charm E njoyed on its own or as a deliciously refreshing Aperol Spritz, Prosecco is widely consumed for its uncomplicated and approachable fruity style, but also for its affordable price tag. Prosecco is the worlds number one bubbly in t READER EVENT THE GLOSS A WARM WINTER BROUGHT TO YOU BY BUTLERS WINTER ALL WRAPPED UP in association with Veuve Clicquot and Cloudy Bay SEASON At Butlers Chocolate Cafés this November, enjoy seasonal hot chocolates in three delicious flavours (Black Forest, Caramel and Candy Cane) in addition t DINING Restaurant Notes Be a lady or laddie who lunches, at one of these store cafés or restaurants, says Ciara McQuillan AVOCA, KILMACANOGUE: THE STORE Avocas Kilmacanogue store is a picture-perfect spot for a shopping expedition, with the added draw of a delicious lunch. The store is surround THIS GLOSSY LIFE 64 November 2023 THE GLOSS MAGAZINE THIS GLOSSY LIFE COOL AND I UNUSUAL The very opposite of try-hard or ostentatious, thats designer Bella Freuds London pad PHOTOGRAPHED BY SIMON UPTON was born on Ladbroke Grove in North Kensington and I have been in this part of London for most of my life, not counting a blip in the 1980s when I m THIS GLOSSY LIFE 66 November 2023 THE GLOSS MAGAZINE THIS GLOSSY LIFE I KNEW THE DESIGN WAS FANCIER THAN I HAD FIRST IMAGINED BUT I DIDNT HAVE ANY OTHER IDEAS AT THE TIME AND THE RESULT IS FANTASTIC ... My now ex-husband, James, and I discovered this building through a connection with the original owners, casting director Camilla Arthur and Mark Leb BOOKS Reading Notes Edel Coffey chooses nine books for November W hen Hilary Mantel died unexpectedly in September 2022, she and her husband were in the process of moving to Kinsale, Co Cork, both as a way of escaping Brexit and of reconnecting with Mantels Irish Catholic roots. But alas it was BOOKS FOLK TALES Fairytales and ghost stories have always contained hidden warnings. Twiggy Woman (Skein Press, 14.99), a collection of folk tales from the Irish Traveller community, by award-winning author Oein de Bhairduin, contains lessons aplenty for us foolish humans for tales that orientate a BOOKS The Witch of the Wardrobe When it comes to the alchemy of individual style, super stylist and ex-Vogue contributing editor Bay Garnett has magic powers. In fact, she literally wrote the book ... I had been gently thinking about working on a book for a little while; how nice it would be to d TRAVEL TRAVEL Letter from Alghero Tim Magee revisits Northern Sardinia W hat if the Spanish Armada had succeeded? No British Empire. No English-speaking America, Canada or Oz. A very different India. Wed still probably rebel at some stage the Spanish King wasnt much more craic than Elizabeth. P ENVIRONMENT A Drop in The Ocean Holly Hughes discovers how an Irish start-up uses AI P erhaps it is the career I am in, but over the past few months it has increasingly felt like AI is taking over the world. Thoughts on AI range from, Its the end of the world! to, Its the beginning of a whole ne Open for individual style Flex Design CHOOSE A FINISHING TOUCH TO MATCH YOUR KITCHENS AESTHETIC NOW AND LATER Brushed Bronze Anthracite Grey Metallic Silver Deep Black Visit our Home of Innovation Dublin Showroom, we also offer video or phone consultations. 01 4009800 ext. 3 homeofinnovatio