The Key Looks From The Look The Business Fashion Show At THE GLOSS Gala 2024

120 chic fashion looks were expertly styled by Catherine Condell with fashion from Havana, Marks & Spencer, Avoca, Magee 1866, Khan, Joseph Ribkoff, AndTate, Kildare Village and Louise Kennedy …

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At this year’s Look the Business fashion show at THE GLOSS Gala 2024, 120 fashion looks were expertly styled by Catherine Condell with fashion from Havana, Marks & Spencer, Avoca, Joseph Ribkoff, Magee 1866, Khan, Kildare Village, AndTate and Louise Kennedy. The 30 gorgeous models who marched down the 35-metre runway with chic textured buns and sleek bobs, glossy skin and perfect make-up (hair was by Christian Shannon and make-up by Dearbhla Keenan, both at Brown Sugar) gave the show a truly international flavour. From gorgeous shrug-on tweed coats to pinsharp tailoring, chic cocktail wear to elegant dresses, these were beautiful clothes to last a lifetime, from Irish designers and retailers. Scroll below to see the highlights …

HAVANA

Havana opened proceedings by showcasing designers The Landskein, Simone Rocha, Maria Grachvogel, Mary Katrantzou and The Vampire’s Wife – in other words, the contents of a dream wardrobe. Gorgeous coats by The Landskein took centre stage in covetable navy and grey houndstooth and peaty brown, the perfect foil to sculpted corset dresses by fashion’s darling Simone Rocha, and trousers by Mary Katrantzou. It wasn’t all about daywear, though. Dazzling dresses fused elegance with contemporary craftsmanship: a ruby print Chantal dress by Mary Katrantzou and red Confessional dress by The Vampire’s Wife nailed festive chic and investment pieces.

MARKS & SPENCER

Work and post-work event dressing looks must hit the sweet spot between contemporary style and timeless appeal. This was the case with the edit of Marks & Spencer’s womenswear collections which displayed the depth and breadth of the store’s fashion, from brilliant elevated everyday pieces to serious, sparkly glamour with black, silver and champagne dominating beautifully. We will always endorse black and loved Marks & Spencer’s cool faux leather biker jacket, black sequined jacket and a diamanté-trim bolero jacket which all rippled with after-dark glamour.

AVOCA

Avoca has greatly expanded its range of fabulous fashion with labels like Never Fully Dressed, American Vintage and French-inspired clothing brand Atelier Rêve, favoured for its excellent knits, cosy-cool jackets and laidback appeal. In addition to all the newness, there is plenty to love from Avoca’s stable of established – and voguish – brands. From Paris label Ffrench came a stunning leopard print jumpsuit, while Second Female’s gold velvet blazer and trousers turned heads, literally! Avoca Mill’s gorgeous tweed coats – raspberry and turquoise – have been selling like hot cakes, with GLOSS staffers investing in them too

JOSEPH RIBKOFF

Joseph Ribkoff is a new brand to the Look the Business fashion show, but it has been quietly thriving for 65 years. With its timeless approach to desk to dinner fashion, Joseph Ribkoff is an ally for busy women who want to dress with flair and perfect fit. There were elegant coats, from faux fur to sequined or suede, worn over nonchalant jersey dresses, flared trousers and wrap dresses.

MAGEE 1866

Magee 1866 showed clothes to cherish – both this winter and for seasons to come, with traditional fabrics like houndstooth and herringbone providing practical solutions for your wardrobe. A black and white houndstooth tweed coat worn over a teal V-neck sweater, white shirt and trousers opened the show – a look that was warm and luxurious and which was followed by pieces in more glorious colours, from mocha, to oatmeal to camel to cocoa. The closing look, an incredible orange tweed coat, stole the show.

KHAN

Khan boutique recently celebrated 30 years in business – the chic boutique is an integral part of Blackrock’s thriving village culture. Its loyal cohort of clients return each season to update their wardrobes with its focused edit of brands which includes Paul Smith, Fabiana Filippi, Annette Gortz and Dorothee Schumacher. Laser-cut detailing, sumptuous outerwear, sleek suiting and the return of the LBD (long black dress) were are key looks. The camel coat by Aspesi, which appeared on the cover of the November issue of THE GLOSS, looked stunning on the runway. Irish designer Róisín Linnane’s dramatic circular skirts and taffeta blouses, and Sportmax’s chic black dresses, ticked the desk to dinner box beautifully. Khan’s own cashmere range includes soft crew-neck and polo-neck sweaters. Do check them out.

KILDARE VILLAGE

Kildare Village showed there were no shortage of options for those seeking ultra-smart staples to wear after work. Separates from Claude Pierlot, Maje, Eleventy, Self Portrait (just opened at the Village) and Sandro were a masterclass in European ease and elegance. The tan shearling coat by Maje which opened the section looked incredibly glamorous, a floor-length powder pink pleated dress by Self Portrait seemed to glide down the runway and a Bash winter white belted jacket with black wide-leg trousers made us want to adopt a black and white-only rule for weekdays.

AND TATE

If you are wondering how to do all-out dressing up this season, look no further than AndTate. The creation of celebrated Irish fashion designer Sharon Hoey and Richard Tate, AndTate delivers dresses, skirts, blouses and ballgowns with a particular old Hollywood glamour with a contemporary edge. Puff sleeves, nipped-in waists, lustrous organza, crisp taffeta and decadent brocade combine for AW24. No one knows the female form better than Sharon, and AndTate investment pieces are meticulously handmade, often bespoke or altered to fit like a glove.

LOUISE KENNEDY

Louise Kennedy closed the show – and it was a striking finale. Louise Kennedy’s exceptional clothes have long, lean, elegant silhouettes. On the runway, bold colours combined in coats, blazers, cigarette pants, cool stretch trousers with jet-beaded hems, silk sleeveless tops, and dresses. An array of stunning silk gowns in black and sapphire, hand-embellished with crystals, drew gasps from the audience. The gold Lydia embellished gown with beaded fringe, worn by model Thalia Heffernan, was a scene-stealing ending to Louise Kennedy, and evening of fabulous fashion.

DUNE LONDON

The models wore divine boots, pumps and slingbacks by Dune London, and one very lucky guest won the Ultimate Grand Prize – an incredible year’s supply of Dune London boots and shoes – and handbags we want the chocolate suede knee-high Solano boots.