GLOSSIP TWO UP Gloss~ip! B Warming Up OOF WEAR Embrace the average in 2024 ... BARDOT BANGS Adieu the Butterfly Bob and Cub Cuts, hello Bardot Bangs. The iconic fringe may have appeared first in the 1960s but the face-framing style still looks chic and suits most people. WRAPPING UP: In a Lucy Nagle X Laura Wills cashmere-mix polo-neck sweater; www.lucynagle.com. LEARNING TO LAYER: with tips from Style Editor, Aislinn Coffey page 6. READING: Sense of Place, Design Inspired by Where We Live, Caitlin Flemming and Julie Goebel, Abrams. T oday, just like every weekday at THE GLOSS, we performed the same routine: we got to The Courtyard, unlocked our offices, switched on the lights, cranked up our computers. The last person to have their coat on walked down the Main Street to the coffee shop to pick up the teams flat whites, skinny cappuccinos and americanos all extra-hot, hoping Dawid, our proudly newly naturalised Irish citizen barista, was on duty. (He makes the best coffee.) We cherish our daily routines dearly they are acts of privacy in a world accustomed to playing out the banal-made-perfect day-to-day online. As author Eliane Glaser says: Living in a culture that simultaneously demands perfection and orders us to be happy with our imperfections, produces a paralysing dilemma. In a culture torn between the security and pleasure of the routine and the need to be extraordinary, the middle ground, or average, may actually be our best life. But we need to be careful about what average means now. So-called Ms Average of our times, Mrs Hinch, the former hairdresser from Essex whose cleanfluencing PLANNING: Design your new interior this at Minimas smart showrooom, at One Instagram account dedicated to displaying various aspects of her at-home life and spring Ballsbridge, Dublin 4; www.minimahome.com. glorification of domestic cleanliness generates an audience in thrall to banality, epitomises how far away from average we now think average is. And it also reminds us of Simone De Beauvoirs 1949 book, The Second Sex, when De Beauvoir took aim at housework as torturously repetitive and inane, stunting the self through endless, ubiquitous domestic routines and rituals that offer little affirmation of individuality. Why on earth do we, 75 years on, celebrate, elevate and worship those who show us how to wipe down a surface! But properly, quietly average, living our lives in contented acceptance, thats an idea we can get behind. The middle ground is a good place to inhabit. Forget an idealised image of how life should be and make peace with how it is right now. Could 2024 be the year to ditch the pressure for our routines to be amazing, and embrace the everyday, non-performatively, and in private? THIS MONTH WERE ... SUPPORTING: The annual fundraiser in aid of Dublin Youth Theatre by watching six new mini-masterpieces starring actors such as Niamh McGrath during The 24 Hour Plays hosted by the Abbey Theatre on Sunday, January 14. www.abbeytheatre.ie. CHECKING OUT: Gaia installation by artist Luke Jerram in The Old Library, Trinity College Dublin. Well also visit the Book of Kells immersive digital exhibition that transports visitors into the pages of the ninth century manuscript. www.tcd.ie. 4 January 2024 THE GLOSS MAGAZINE HAVING BRUNCH: At Krewe South, Charlemont Square, Dublin 2. The New Orleansinspired bar, sister to the original on Capel Street, fuses fun with Creole cuisine, interesting art and lively music on the menu. www.krewe.ie SIGNING UP: For a class or course at Airfield Estate, Dundrum, Dublin 16. These include baking and cookery classes in the Neff Inspiration Kitchen and interesting talks on gardening that cater to all abilities and ages. www.airfield.ie. ANALOGUE ADVENTURES Gen Z is so over selfies and now favours old technology such as Polaroid cameras and camcorders to document their trips. This may mean the return of photo-albums too. TWO DOWN Cooling Off VISION BOARDS With over 5.6 million views on TikTok for #manifestationsong, a new trend for attracting luck via music is on the rise. To manifest a better future we suggest listening to Lana Del Reys Hundred Dollar Bill track might work ... REGULAR LIPSTICKS Its all about investing in refillable lipsticks only. Try Prada Beautys Soft Matte shades (at Brown Thomas) for starters. MESSY HANDBAGS / EXQUISITE TRIPS / FRESH & PRETTY MAKE-UP / GREENER LIVING / HAPPY HOTELS / NEW YEAR NOVELS / VALUE VINO MAGAZINE JANUARY 2024 s.ie s o l www. t he g with THE IRISH TIMES Spring things No, its not too early! Totes amazing Roomy carryalls cosy but cool Early birds Dawn run d JENNIFER LAWRENCE MINI DOLCEVITA 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 Fuel economy l/100km: low to high combined: 9.1-12.1. CO2 emissions g/km: combined low to high 239-278. The figures provided are WLTP and are shown as a range under WLTP testing measures. CO2 and fuel economy figures may vary according to wheel fitment and optional extras fitted. Off road driving re GLOSSIP TWO UP Gloss~ip! B Warming Up OOF WEAR Embrace the average in 2024 ... BARDOT BANGS Adieu the Butterfly Bob and Cub Cuts, hello Bardot Bangs. The iconic fringe may have appeared first in the 1960s but the face-framing style still looks chic and suits most people. WRAPPING UP: In a Lu Fuel economy l/100km: low to high combined: 9.1-12.1. CO2 emissions g/km: combined low to high 239-278. The figures provided are WLTP and are shown as a range under WLTP testing measures. CO2 and fuel economy figures may vary according to wheel fitment and optional extras fitted. Off road driving re FASHION 2 1 Spot The Trend Stay warm in style, says Aislinn Coffey MARNI 3 5 4 6 7 8 THE ART OF LAYERING Whats the key to looking chic while dressing warmly this winter? Cosy layering that is stylish, not bulky. Begin with a good base layer: a fitted top that isnt too tight. Try one of Uniq DUBLIN Beacon South Quarter Dublin 18 Tel: 01-653-1650 Photos by Flavien Carlod, Baptiste Le Quiniou, for advertising purposes only. MOODBOARD 6 5 January Mood Pearled 7 1. IM PARTYING in a pearl egg crossbody bag from www.simonerocha.com. 3 2. IM ARMING myself in a bespoke pink gold, diamond and pearl Shawish Octopus mood bracelet, lit from within via light technology. @shawishofficial 2 3. IM CLUTCHING my pearls by Sus Antonio Citterio designed the Alex dining table and Charlotte chairs for B&B Italia. No. One Ballsbridge, New Pembroke Street North, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 P9C5 The Waterfront, Hanover Quay, Dublin 2, D02 H729 Phone:+353 1 6337716 info@minima.ie minimahome.com TRENDS CHANEL ten trends for 2 From decaff to chrome, big lashes to Bauhaus brights, discover the key beauty, fashion and lifestyle trends for the year ahead VALENTINO 1 chrome f inishes Move over brass cool-toned chrome, pewter, stainless steel and nickel finishes are making a comeback. Shiny Togo. Michel Ducaroy Made in France Ligne Roset Dublin T20 Maple Avenue, Sandyford, Dublin 18, Eircode: a94 w9k2, Ireland (353) 1 293 9268 www.ligne-roset-dublin.ie TRENDS TRENDS 6 retro perfect This year, the Fleetwood (as in Mac) interiors aesthetic, inspired the hit TV series Daisy Jones and The Six is trending. Its a blend of 1970s rock n roll glamour and bohemian chic. Think curvy furniture, velvets and flashes of gold. Channelling the trend is the Hote All you see is clarity. The difference is Gaggenau. Clear the air with a grand gesture. The table ventilation rises to any occasion, an impressive, yet transient, presence. Every Gaggenau piece is distinctively designed and crafted from exceptional materials to offer professional performance. For m . ER Gre en IL L & and BI SH pin OP k s , trip 34 e 2; line ww n w. tab m at leclo ch es th, fa sh io n.c om TRENDS EDIT the eaf ouble-l Ecru d 9.99; 7 , p . lam E.COM ceiling M O H .ZARA W W W tta soup bowl, 25, WWW .ARK E T. 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Do you go big and bold, with all your wordly belongings hanging off your shoulder or are you mi CLAIRE DELAP ACCESSORIES Joanne McNally Judy Gilroy Anxious Preoccupied oversized vegan leather tote by Joanne McNally, 120; www.anxiouspreoccupied.com. INSIDER INFORMATION I always carry a journal and pen for writing, a book, a laptop light, some perfume and lip balms, and a deck of cards. IS READER EVENT READER EVENT Hottest the KITCHEN EVENT In association with Bosch, Siemens and NEFF HOME of INNOVATION Trends, design and planning your kitchen with Home of the Year judge, interior designer Sara Cosgrove The Spring Table: tablescaping by Nordic Elements Tickets, €15, include a TRENDS White and pink Museo leather tote, 950; WWW.MARNI.COM. 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Researchers have shown that repeated cold exposure can have slight immune benefits (the same theory behind sea swimming) but for me, a blast of fresh air is enough, and gives me a calm sense o ONES TO WATCH Katie Byrne Founder, Inez & Paulie, Ireland S orting through her collection of vintage fashion, accessories and homewares during a house move sparked the idea for Katie Byrnes new online vintage couture store, Inez & Paulie. Amid all the clutter were two or three vintage investment ONES TO WATCH CORMAC LY N C H Interior architect, India D ublin-born interior architect Cormac Lynchs recent projects include interiors for Indian and international clients in Marrakech, Mumbai, New York, Dubai and London. I love the variety of working in different design styles, whether it is de BOOKS Reading Notes Edel Coffey selects from slim pickings J anuary can be a thin month for new books but this month sees an unusual bounty of literary riches to ease us into the new year. First up, the rapturously anticipated DAY (Fourth Estate, €22.99) by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael BOOKS JOURNEY OF THE HEART Cynthia Zarin is best known for her poetry but in this beautiful pocket-sized book, In Italy (Daunt Books, 6.99), essays guide us through Zarins travels in some of Italys most iconic cities, and her own emotional journeys. Through her personal experiences we see wellworn BEAUTY Beauty Notes POWERSCOURT SPRINGS PAUL COSTELLOE SS24 Sarah Halliwells new year beauty treats Beautys Face Glaze sticks (€21; www.pocobeauty. com), made in Italy. Just blend them in well, to avoid 1980s-style streaks of colour; and avoid wearing these all day, every day your skin can ski From Our Hands To Yours SHEA BUTTER HAND CREAM 8 Hour Intense Hydration Quick Absorption DINING Restaurant Notes Ciara McQuillan on new restaurants to visit in 2024 ... THE DUNMORE, DUBLIN 6: WHATS NEW? The Dunmore opened its in the former Bowery pub building in Rathmines in December 2023. 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Monkeys, I knew about. Dogs and cats, the jury is out. Although being very familiar with both, I choose to believe they do. But rats? I choose to believ ADVERTORIAL Join the Luxury Club The Marker Club is an exclusive spa and lifestyle members club which offers a host of hospitality, spa, fitness and holistic health-centred experiences at Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel O verlooking the waterfront on Grand Canal Square in the heart of Dublin Ci TRAVEL Travel Notes Penny McCormick on happy hotels and other trends The Deerstone Eco Resort, Co Wicklow. Within the Village, Roundstone. Merrion Mews, Irish Landmark Trust. ON MY RADAR: The Deerstone Eco Resort, Co Wicklow: A new luxury hideaway Hotel Flora, Antwerp. C hoosing hotels for INTERVIEW WITH A MAN CHRIS PIZELLO Men need to be encouraged to be more open and honest and empathetic. Theres strength to be found in empathy ... FIACHNA Ó BRAONÁIN Music & Memories Fiachna Ó Braonáin is host of Late Date on RTÉ Radio One and a founding member of The Hothouse Flowers. A father INTERVIEW WITH A MAN played a huge part in creating a sense of invincibility and confidence. Gigs at UCD, Rag Week, Freshers Ball, the Trinity Ball followed, then the radio and the Late Late Show, then we got into the studio to make a record with U2s label, Mother Records. YOUR BIGGEST STRENGTH AS home truths THIS GLOSSY LIFE This Glossy Life The sitting room features artwork by Birger. A sking fashion designer Malene Birger where she calls home is not straightforward. Although she is originally from Denmark, and Copenhagen was where she worked for 20 years until she stepped back from he THIS GLOSSY LIFE LEFT The dining room table is used to display Birgers collection of books. BELOW Inlaid pillars, found in India, in the entrance hall. RIGHT Birgers kitchen, with a collection of local glassware which she designed. FAR RIGHT The master bedroom overlooks rolling hills. home is in M THIS GLOSSY LIFE Whi l e I may move every few years, what is inside my home remains the same... own abstract paintings and ceramics, decorate the rooms. Its not like I see the trees or ocean and want to paint them. My work is abstract. I feel good here so the creativity flows. Birger now and then ENVIRONMENT A Drop in The Ocean I consider the following things when doing my weekly shop: where products have come from; how they are packaged; if its possible to buy them loose; whether they are organic, local, or seasonal; portion size and waste; freezing options for food I wont eat in time; if BSH Group is a Trademark Licensee of Siemens AG Discover barista quality coffee at home Innovative technology for refined coffee enjoyment Discover more Siemens Home Appliances Product advice