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The Irish Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Dunnes Stores shoppers set for frenzy over ‘stylish' denim dress with ‘easy-to-wear silhouette' and it's a bargain €35
DUNNES Stores designers have dropped the ultimate denim dress - but it's already selling out fast. The Gallery Lucia Denim Shift Dress has landed on shelves across the country and is also available Advertisement 4 A new denim dress has dropped in Dunnes Stores Credit: 4 The mini dress is selling out fast Credit: The cute pinafore style dress has a square neckline, pocket detail and silver buttons. Dunnes Stores designers said the frock is comfy to wear. They said: 'Timelessly stylish, this denim shift dress features a structured square neckline and a full button-through front. 'Designed with four patch pockets complete with button closures, it boasts an easy-to-wear silhouette.' Advertisement Read more in Fabulous Retailing at a bargain €35, it's a piece you will keep reaching for all year round. And team the dress with black tights and Chelsea boots for colder months. The Gallery dress ranges in sizes 8 to 18 but popular sizes have sold out online already. Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN Breaking Latest Sizes 12 and 16 are currently available on the Meanwhile, an Irish fashion fan revealed some must-have Dunnes Stores slash prices on designer holiday range Nicola, who posts on Instagram under @ The style lover revealed the striking Savida Arti Denim Poplin Midi Dress for just €40. Advertisement Nicola said: 'Day or night Dunnes Stores have you covered.' It features a fitted bodice, spaghetti straps and a full midi skirt. The retailer said: 'Designed with a contemporary edge, this dress from Savida features a denim, corset-style bodice, and is finished with a lightweight poplin skirt that falls to a midi length. The style lover revealed the striking Savida Arti Denim Poplin Midi Dress for just €40. Advertisement Nicola said: 'Day or night Dunnes Stores have you covered.' It features a fitted bodice, spaghetti straps and a full midi skirt. The retailer said: 'Designed with a contemporary edge, this dress from Savida features a denim, corset-style bodice, and is finished with a lightweight poplin skirt that falls to a midi length. 'Brought to you by Irish designer Carolyn Donnelly, exclusively for Dunnes Stores.' Advertisement The designer brand beach dress ranges in sizes XS to XL. 'Brought to you by Irish designer Carolyn Donnelly, exclusively for Dunnes Stores.' The designer brand beach dress ranges in sizes XS to XL. THE HISTORY OF DUNNES STORES DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit. Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland's first 'shopping frenzy'. During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne's 'Better Value' bargains. Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 - starting with apples and oranges. The retailer said: "Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town. "Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong. "Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas." The retailer's first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960. They added: "In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed. "Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England." Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people. 4 It's a piece you will reach for all year long Credit: Advertisement 4 There are two sizes still available on the website Credit: Garrett White
The Irish Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I'm over 40 and tried fabulous new dress from Dunnes Stores and it costs just €30
FASHION fans can't get enough of Dunnes Stores' latest summer dresses - and they have slashed prices on a popular designer range. Nicola, who posts on Instagram under @ 5 An Irish fashion fan revealed her favourite Dunnes Stores looks Credit: Instagram 5 The Carolyn Donnelly range is on sale Credit: Instagram The Nicola said: 'Day or night It features a fitted bodice, spaghetti straps and a full midi skirt. The retailer said: 'Designed with a contemporary edge, this dress from Savida features a denim, corset-style bodice, and is finished with a lightweight poplin skirt that falls to a midi length. Read more in Fabulous 'It is a unique piece that can be dressed up or down to suit any occasion.' The pretty midi dress comes in sizes XXS to XXL. Next up is the Carolyn Donnelly The Edit Optical Kaftan Dress on It's described as "open back kaftan with pockets, a high-low hemline and an all-over optical print. Most read in Fabulous 'Brought to you by Irish The designer brand beach dress ranges in sizes XS to XL. Dunnes Stores launch new 'golden hour' styles perfect for summer The Irish fashion designer has dropped a full range with the optical print. The matching Carolyn Donnelly The Edit Optical Print Skirt is reduced from €50 to €25. Its description reads: 'Midi-length skirt with an elasticated waist, a drawstring hemline, and an all-over optical print.' The lightweight skirt comes in sizes XS to XL. Add the Carolyn Donnelly The Edit Beach Bag just €20 or the Carolyn Donnelly The Edit Bucket Hat also €20 to complete your look. Meanwhile, fashion fans are set to go wild over a new summer The Savida Bella Midi V-Neck Dress has hit the shelves in stores nationwide and is also available online. The dusty pink dress haven-neck, capped sleeves and an elasticated bodice. Its lightweight skirt is perfect for keeping cool all summer long. The fashion giant said the frock is ideal for a summer's evening out on the town. They said: 'Designed with a flattering v-neckline and a graceful silhouette, this dress boasts an all-over pattern of delicate embroidered motifs. 'The tiered skirt flows beautifully with every step, making it perfect for casual evenings out.' Retailing at €35, the pretty midi dress ranges in sizes XXS to XXL. Why police were called to first Dunnes Stores opening BETWEEN the weekly food shops and bargain fashion - Dunnes Stores is a staple retailer in Irish households. But this wasn't always the case, and when the initial branch of the shop opened its doors in 1944 it caused quite the stir On March 31 of the year, Locals quickly learned of the grand opening and flooded into the store in what the retailer's archives recall as a 'shopping frenzy.' The bargain clothing on sale inside the new store at 'pre-war prices' was one of the factors cited for the buzz. During the chaos a window was forced in and Cops worked to deal with the eager crowds and keep shoppers calm and safe before they made it into the store for their first Dunnes experience. Fast forward some 80 years, the business now employs over 18,000 people and although an opening of a Dunnes branch hasn't caused quite as much stir since the very first one, it has cemented its place as Dunnes Stores now has 138 stores across Europe: 118 in the Republic of Ireland, 15 in Northern Ireland Five 5 Carolyn Donnelly has released a selection of matching items Credit: 5 The Savida Arti Denim Poplin Midi Dress is perfect for events Credit: 5 Both dresses are available online and in stores Credit: Garrett White - Commissioned by The Sun Dublin
The Irish Sun
17-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
Shoppers race to Dunnes Stores for new €50 gilet in versatile colour perfect for keeping cool as Ireland sizzles in 28C
DUNNES Stores has released the perfect layering piece for the summer season - right before Ireland scorches in a heatwave. Ireland is set to bask in five days of 25C heat as Advertisement 2 The Carolyn Donnelly The Edit Short Gilet is €50 Credit: DUNNES STORES 2 It features two zips so you can style it however you want Credit: DUNNES STORES The country will be hotter than And The Carolyn Donnelly The Edit Short Gilet is retailing for €50 and is extremely versatile. Coming in a stone colour, Advertisement READ MORE IN DUNNES STORES And luckily, all sizes are still available on the website. The short sleeve jacket is the perfect addition to any outfit. It features a drawstring at the bottom, which is perfect for catering to whatever fit you want. It also has ribbed detailing along the zip up the centre. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous It features two zips - one at the bottom and another at the top, so you can In the official item description on the Dunnes Stores website, Dunnes Stores fans go wild for NEW must-have summer staples "Brought to you by Irish designer Carolyn Donnelly, exclusively for Dunnes Stores." And if you're Advertisement It's perfect for the hot weather as it doesn't add too much more heat, but is still an added layer. The gilet is available online and in High pressure will build from tomorrow, with Thursday and Friday becoming the hottest days of the week. Looking ahead to the week of sunshine, meteorologist Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel revealed we will experience the "warmest temperatures of the year to date this week". Advertisement And at the minute, it's looking like the west and north of the country could fare best when it comes to high temperatures. THE HISTORY OF DUNNES STORES DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit. Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland's first 'shopping frenzy'. During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne's 'Better Value' bargains. Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 - starting with apples and oranges. The retailer said: "Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town. "Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong. "Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas." The retailer's first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960. They added: "In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed. "Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England." Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people.
The Irish Sun
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Dunnes Stores' new top has ‘topped primark' as fashion fan shares latest luxury dupe for just €5
A FASHION fan shared a new tank top that's the ideal dupe for one from a luxury brand. Advertisement 4 One fashion fan claimed new Dunnes dupe was better than Penneys Credit: 4 The original Skims tank top retails for €58 Credit: 4 Choose from three different colours in the new Dunnes tank Credit: Abbie, who posts under the handle As she announced that it "feels like Skims" for a fraction of the cost. Many of Abbie's followers flooded the comments with excitement for the latest luxury dupe in stores saying: "They do the BEST basics!!" While another fan echoed: "I've been gatekeeping Dunnes, but some of their clothes are 10x better than Penneys. Advertisement READ MORE IN FABULOUS FASHION "People will be shocked when I tell them I got big clothes from Dunnes." The Irish retailer has grown in popularity for their affordable dupes over the last year. And they have done it again with their new Shoestring Polyamide Fitted Stretch Vest for just €5. Choose from black, white or taupe with this Kim Kardashian copycat top that is perfect for layering. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive With the original costing €58 and only coming in two colours, this is a no-brainer bargain buy. Sizes range from XS - XXL and are available online and in stores across the country. I tried stunning red dress from Dunnes Stores for summer, here's how it looks on model vs me Meanwhile, fashion fans were loving the stylish new pieces for their summer holidays. Advertisement The first addition in the collection is the stunning Carolyn Donnelly The Edit Crepe Kaftan Dress for €60. Shoppers can pick it up in a different print, featuring stunning neutral stripes with bold red colours. Both are available in sizes XS to XL. For those looking for a new sundress, the range has a beautiful Crepe Sundress for €60 - it's also available in sizes XS to XL. Advertisement The Carolyn Donnelly The Edit Print Strap Swimsuit is priced at €35 and it comes in a stunning pink striped design with contrast straps. And there's the Halter neck swimsuit version with gorgeous all-over blue print with red dots. The €25 halter neck bikini top features a stunning all-over print, making it as it can be worn with any shorts or skirts . And the €20 bikini bottoms feature a matching print. Advertisement All these stunning beach looks are available in stores or for click and collect on the Dunnes Stores website. 4 Dunnes Stores have the perfect swimwear for you this summer Credit: Garrett White Why police were called to first Dunnes Stores opening BETWEEN the weekly food shops and bargain fashion - Dunnes Stores is a staple retailer in Irish households. But this wasn't always the case, and when the initial branch of the shop opened its doors in 1944 it caused quite the stir On March 31 of the year, Locals quickly learned of the grand opening and flooded into the store in what the retailer's archives recall as a 'shopping frenzy.' The bargain clothing on sale inside the new store at 'pre-war prices' was one of the factors cited for the buzz. During the chaos a window was forced in and Cops worked to deal with the eager crowds and keep shoppers calm and safe before they made it into the store for their first Dunnes experience. Fast forward some 80 years, the business now employs over 18,000 people and although an opening of a Dunnes branch hasn't caused quite as much stir since the very first one, it has cemented its place as Dunnes Stores now has 138 stores across Europe: 118 in the Republic of Ireland, 15 in Northern Ireland Five
Irish Examiner
03-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Irish Examiner
Save or Splurge? Striped summer cushions for indoors and out
Grab a few cushions from indoors and scatter them on garden chairs. Whether they're expensive designer purchases or affordable treats from the high street, make sure you bring them in at night if grey clouds start to gather. SAVE Carolyn Donnelly continues developing her Eclectic range with a new selection of cushions for summer, suitably striped for a beach-house look; €20, Dunnes Stores. SPLURGE Cotton fabric is woven with vibrant shades of cobalt and green in the Cork Street Stripe cushion to elevate a neutral, off-white sun lounger; €90, Designers Guild. Read More Save or Splurge? Pick a perch in one of these hanging egg chairs
