Main image: Luxury silk pyjamas from KDK sisters.  

The Design Collective

Meet some of Ireland’s best-loved independent fashion designers at the exciting Design Collective pop-up which runs until December 31. Expect stand-out accessories from Nicki Hoyne Collection and Dublin-based handbag label Peelo by Julie Peelo, the brand loved for its leather cross-body bags in colour pop hues, plus luxe jewellery from GLOSS favourite Emma by Jane. There will be chic knitwear from cashmere specialist Laura Chambers, and Style Ignite Studio, which recently launched a collection of elegant, neutral-coloured knits, luxury silk pyjamas and scarves from KDK sisters, as well as beautiful candles from Sómas and cute kids clothes from Mimi & Bowe (plus, lots more exciting Irish design talents). 32 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2; open seven days a week, running until December 31.

Stagers Lifestyle

Christmas is coming to Pieces, the stylish furniture store based on Prussia Street, Dublin 7, where Irish online homewares store Stagers Lifestyle will be popping up until December 4. The Stagers Christmas collection is heavy on kitsch and sparkle (just how we like it) so be sure to go home with a bauble, or two. 42/43 Prussia Street, Stoneybatter; Dublin 7, running until December 4. 

Cleo Prickett

On Sunday December 4, Irish fashion designer Cleo Prickett will host a pop-up shop at her family home at Durhamstown Castle, Co Meath. Running from 11am to 6pm, shop the luxury collection from sustainable designer Cleo Prickett which focuses on wear-forever future heirlooms, meanwhile delicious baked goods will be provided by Cleo’s sister Ruby of Ruby’s Bakery. Durhamstown Castle, Co. Meath, 11am to 6pm on December 4 only. 

A fashionable, festive pop-up to visit this weekend

This Sunday, December 4, 35 Irish brands will gather together for the inaugural Christmas Irish Pop-Up Collective. With a focus on fashion, accessories, homewares and gifts, the event is a one stop shop for the best Christmas gifts.

Kate Fine (of Kate’s Sample Sale) and designer Debbie Millington have curated a selection of Irish brands and businesses including contemporary jewellery designers Capulet & Montague as well as Christina Goldston; fashion designers Una Burke leather, Pearl Reddington knitwear and Begley & Bowie; accessory designers FAO Millinery and Ale Walshe; homewares brands Two Wooden Horses, Kopper Kreation, Danu Ceramics and D8 Candles will sit amongst a host of other Irish companies including Dalkey Handmade Soaps, Nunaia, Waters + Wild, Braw Chocolates and Corleggy Cheese.

“This event will showcase contemporary Irish brands and businesses under one roof. We wanted to create an event that will offer quality, colourful products and support as many Irish designers, makers and businesses as possible,” organisers Fine and Millington told us.

The Christmas Irish Pop-Up Collective takes place in the Carlisle Suite, Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin; 10am-7pm. @irishpopupcollective

Aislinn Coffey