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Alias Tom
Dublin
This was Dublin's best small, men's designer shop until BT2 opened. The emphasis is Italian (Gucci, Prada, Armani), but the range covers other chic designers from the rest of Europe and America. Prices are exorbitant.This was Dublin's best small, men's designer shop until BT2
Avoca Handweavers
Dublin
This place is a wonderland of vivid colors, soft, intricately woven fabrics, blankets, throws, light woolen sweaters, children's clothes, and toys, all in a delightful shopping environment spread over three floors near Trinity College. All the fabrics are woven in the Vale of Avoca in the Wicklow Mountains. There's also pottery, jewelry, art, food, and adorable little things you really don't need, but can't live without. Hands down, this is one of the best stores in Dublin. The top-floor cafe is a great place for lunch.This place is a wonderland of vivid colors, soft, intricately
Blarney Woollen Mills
Dublin
This branch of the successful Cork-based enterprise stands opposite the south side of Trinity College. Known for its competitive prices, it stocks a wide range of woolen knitwear made in Blarney, as well as Irish-made crystal, china, pottery, and souvenirs.This branch of the successful Cork-based enterprise stands opposite the
BT2
Dublin
This offshoot of Brown Thomas, the high-end department store, which is across the street on Grafton, is the best shop in Dublin for the hippest designer labels for both men and women. The look is sportier, more casual, and geared to the younger, hopelessly cool set. The prices are nearly as crazy as in BT.This offshoot of Brown Thomas, the high-end department store, which
BT2
Dublin
Brown Thomas's sister shop, located across the street, is the best place in town for A-list designer labels. BT2 targets a younger, but no less label-conscious crowd than BT -- think style-obsessed Trustifarians and yuppies and you've got the clientele in a nutshell.Brown Thomas's sister shop, located across the street, is the
Claddagh Records
Dublin
Renowned among insiders in traditional Irish music circles, this is where to find "the genuine article" in traditional music and perhaps discover a new favorite. Not only is the staff knowledgeable and enthusiastic about new artists, but they're able to tell you which venues and pubs are hosting the best music sessions that week.Renowned among insiders in traditional Irish music circles, this is
Claire Garvey
Dublin
The brightest luminary in Old City is a 34-year-old Dublin native with a talent for creating romantic, dramatic, and feminine clothing with Celtic flair. A favorite designer of Irish divas Enya and Sinéad O'Connor, Garvey transforms hand-dyed velvet and silk into sumptuous garments that beg to be worn on special occasions. Her one-of-a-kind bijou handbags are a white-hot fashion accessory.The brightest luminary in Old City is a 34-year-old Dublin
Combridge Fine Arts
Dublin
In business for more than 100 years, this shop features works by modern Irish artists, as well as quality reproductions of classic Irish art.In business for more than 100 years, this shop features
Costelloe & Costelloe
Dublin
This charming little shop is filled with irresistible little trinkets, handbags, colorful wraps, and jewelry, much of which is heartwarmingly affordable. This charming little shop is filled with irresistible
Davis Gallery
Dublin
One block north of the Liffey, this shop offers a wide selection of Irish watercolors and oil paintings, with emphasis on Dublin scenes, wildlife, and flora.One block north of the Liffey, this shop offers a
Design Centre
Dublin
This is the city's best one-stop shop if you want to find all of Ireland's hottest contemporary designers -- including Louise Kennedy, Mary Gregory, Karen Millen, Mary Grant, and Sharon Hoey -- under one roof. Prices are generally high, but there are good bargains to be had during sale seasons and on the seconds rack.This is the city's best one-stop shop if you want
DESIGNyard
Dublin
This beautiful emporium showcases exquisite, often affordable work from the best contemporary Irish jewelry designers. All exhibited pieces are for sale, and you may also make an appointment to commission an original work of Irish applied art and design.This beautiful emporium showcases exquisite, often affordable work from the
Dublin Woollen Mills
Dublin
Since 1888, this shop has been a leading source of Aran sweaters, vests, hats, jackets, and scarves, as well as lamb's-wool sweaters, kilts, ponchos, and tweeds at competitive prices. The shop is on the Northside of the River Liffey next to the Ha'penny Bridge.Since 1888, this shop has been a leading source of
Green on Red
Dublin
This gallery behind Pearse Street DART station is a little off the tourist track, but it's worth the effort, for some say it's Dublin's finest contemporary art gallery. The gallery represents top local and international contemporary artists including Fergus Feehily, Martin & Hobbs, Gerard Byrne, and Bridget Riley.This gallery behind Pearse Street DART station is a little
Greene's Bookshop Ltd
Dublin
Established in 1843, this shop near Trinity College is one of Dublin's treasures for scholarly bibliophiles. It's chock-full of new and secondhand books on every topic from religion to the modern novel. The catalog of Irish-interest books is issued five to six times a year.Established in 1843, this shop near Trinity College is one
Hodges Figgis
Dublin
This enormous bookstore has books on virtually every topic and is Dublin's go-to store for absolutely everything literary. It's so big you can practically get lost in it. It's well worth an afternoon's wander.This enormous bookstore has books on virtually every topic and
Jenny Vander
Dublin
This is where actresses and supermodels come to find extraordinary and stylish antique clothing. There are plenty of jeweled frocks, vintage day wear, and stunning costume jewelry filling the clothing racks and display cases. Overall, it's a fabulous place to shop for one-of-a-kind pieces.This is where actresses and supermodels come to find extraordinary
Kevin & Howlin
Dublin
For more than a half-century, this has been the best place in town for hand-woven Donegal tweed garments. The selection includes suits, overcoats, jackets, scarves, vests, and myriad hats -- everything from Patch caps and Gatsby fedoras to Sherlock Holmes-style deerstalkers and the ubiquitous Paddy hats.For more than a half-century, this has been the best
Louis Mulcahy
Dublin
The ceramic creations of Louis Mulcahy are internationally renowned. For years he has been exporting his work throughout Ireland and the rest of the world from his studio on the Dingle Peninsula. This modest shop across from The Shelbourne hotel gives him a base in Dublin. In addition to pottery, he designs furniture, lighting, and hand-painted silk and cotton lampshades.The ceramic creations of Louis Mulcahy are internationally renowned. For
Louise Kennedy
Dublin
This glamorous and sophisticated designer is a longtime favorite of Meryl Streep, former British first lady Cherie Blair, and Carol Vorderman. Dublin native and popstress/actress/model Samantha Mumba has signed on to be the body and face of Kennedy's sumptuous collection. Her elegant showroom carries her clothing, accessories, and home collections, as well as Philip Treacy hats, Lulu Guinness handbags, Lindley furniture, and other items of perfect taste.This glamorous and sophisticated designer is a longtime favorite of
Monaghan's
Dublin
Established in 1960 and operated by two generations of the Monaghan family, this store is a prime source of cashmere sweaters for men and women. It has a good selection of colors, sizes, and styles. There are also Aran knits, lamb's wool, crochet, and Shetland wool products. Established in 1960 and operated
Powerscourt Townhouse Centre
Dublin
Housed in a restored 1774 town house, this four-story complex consists of a central sky-lit courtyard and more than 60 boutiques, craft shops, art galleries, snack bars, wine bars, and restaurants. The wares include all kinds of crafts, antiques, paintings, prints, ceramics, leatherwork, jewelry, clothing, hand-dipped chocolates, and farmhouse cheeses.Housed in a restored 1774 town house, this four-story complex
Rhinestones
Dublin
This shop glitters, but don't be fooled -- the reasonable prices let you know it's not really gold. Walsh is considered Ireland's top designer of costume jewelry, and the shop is a seductive place where her contemporary jewelry with an antique feel shines.This shop glitters, but don't be fooled -- the reasonable
The Celtic Note
Dublin
Second only to Claddagh Records, this is a terrific source of recorded Irish music in Dublin. The staff is experienced and helpful, and you can listen to a CD before purchasing it. You'll pay full price here, but you're likely to find what you're looking for.Second only to Claddagh Records, this is a terrific source
Tower Craft Design Centre
Dublin
Alongside the Grand Canal, this beautifully restored 1862 sugar refinery now houses a nest of craft workshops where you can watch the artisans at work. The merchandise ranges from fine-art greeting cards and hand-marbled stationery to pewter, ceramics, pottery, knitwear, hand-painted silks, copper-plate etchings, all-wool wall hangings, silver and gold Celtic jewelry, and heraldic gifts.Alongside the Grand Canal, this beautifully restored 1862 sugar refinery
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Alias Tom
Dublin
This was Dublin's best small, men's designer shop until BT2 opened. The emphasis is Italian (Gucci, Prada, Armani), but the range covers other chic designers from the rest of Europe and America. Prices are exorbitant.This was Dublin's best small, men's designer shop until BT2
Avoca Handweavers
Dublin
This place is a wonderland of vivid colors, soft, intricately woven fabrics, blankets, throws, light woolen sweaters, children's clothes, and toys, all in a delightful shopping environment spread over three floors near Trinity College. All the fabrics are woven in the Vale of Avoca in the Wicklow Mountains. There's also pottery, jewelry, art, food, and adorable little things you really don't need, but can't live without. Hands down, this is one of the best stores in Dublin. The top-floor cafe is a great place for lunch.This place is a wonderland of vivid colors, soft, intricately
Blarney Woollen Mills
Dublin
This branch of the successful Cork-based enterprise stands opposite the south side of Trinity College. Known for its competitive prices, it stocks a wide range of woolen knitwear made in Blarney, as well as Irish-made crystal, china, pottery, and souvenirs.This branch of the successful Cork-based enterprise stands opposite the
BT2
Dublin
This offshoot of Brown Thomas, the high-end department store, which is across the street on Grafton, is the best shop in Dublin for the hippest designer labels for both men and women. The look is sportier, more casual, and geared to the younger, hopelessly cool set. The prices are nearly as crazy as in BT.This offshoot of Brown Thomas, the high-end department store, which
BT2
Dublin
Brown Thomas's sister shop, located across the street, is the best place in town for A-list designer labels. BT2 targets a younger, but no less label-conscious crowd than BT -- think style-obsessed Trustifarians and yuppies and you've got the clientele in a nutshell.Brown Thomas's sister shop, located across the street, is the
Claddagh Records
Dublin
Renowned among insiders in traditional Irish music circles, this is where to find "the genuine article" in traditional music and perhaps discover a new favorite. Not only is the staff knowledgeable and enthusiastic about new artists, but they're able to tell you which venues and pubs are hosting the best music sessions that week.Renowned among insiders in traditional Irish music circles, this is
Claire Garvey
Dublin
The brightest luminary in Old City is a 34-year-old Dublin native with a talent for creating romantic, dramatic, and feminine clothing with Celtic flair. A favorite designer of Irish divas Enya and Sinéad O'Connor, Garvey transforms hand-dyed velvet and silk into sumptuous garments that beg to be worn on special occasions. Her one-of-a-kind bijou handbags are a white-hot fashion accessory.The brightest luminary in Old City is a 34-year-old Dublin
Combridge Fine Arts
Dublin
In business for more than 100 years, this shop features works by modern Irish artists, as well as quality reproductions of classic Irish art.In business for more than 100 years, this shop features
Costelloe & Costelloe
Dublin
This charming little shop is filled with irresistible little trinkets, handbags, colorful wraps, and jewelry, much of which is heartwarmingly affordable. This charming little shop is filled with irresistible
Davis Gallery
Dublin
One block north of the Liffey, this shop offers a wide selection of Irish watercolors and oil paintings, with emphasis on Dublin scenes, wildlife, and flora.One block north of the Liffey, this shop offers a
Design Centre
Dublin
This is the city's best one-stop shop if you want to find all of Ireland's hottest contemporary designers -- including Louise Kennedy, Mary Gregory, Karen Millen, Mary Grant, and Sharon Hoey -- under one roof. Prices are generally high, but there are good bargains to be had during sale seasons and on the seconds rack.This is the city's best one-stop shop if you want
DESIGNyard
Dublin
This beautiful emporium showcases exquisite, often affordable work from the best contemporary Irish jewelry designers. All exhibited pieces are for sale, and you may also make an appointment to commission an original work of Irish applied art and design.This beautiful emporium showcases exquisite, often affordable work from the
Dublin Woollen Mills
Dublin
Since 1888, this shop has been a leading source of Aran sweaters, vests, hats, jackets, and scarves, as well as lamb's-wool sweaters, kilts, ponchos, and tweeds at competitive prices. The shop is on the Northside of the River Liffey next to the Ha'penny Bridge.Since 1888, this shop has been a leading source of
Green on Red
Dublin
This gallery behind Pearse Street DART station is a little off the tourist track, but it's worth the effort, for some say it's Dublin's finest contemporary art gallery. The gallery represents top local and international contemporary artists including Fergus Feehily, Martin & Hobbs, Gerard Byrne, and Bridget Riley.This gallery behind Pearse Street DART station is a little
Greene's Bookshop Ltd
Dublin
Established in 1843, this shop near Trinity College is one of Dublin's treasures for scholarly bibliophiles. It's chock-full of new and secondhand books on every topic from religion to the modern novel. The catalog of Irish-interest books is issued five to six times a year.Established in 1843, this shop near Trinity College is one
Hodges Figgis
Dublin
This enormous bookstore has books on virtually every topic and is Dublin's go-to store for absolutely everything literary. It's so big you can practically get lost in it. It's well worth an afternoon's wander.This enormous bookstore has books on virtually every topic and
Jenny Vander
Dublin
This is where actresses and supermodels come to find extraordinary and stylish antique clothing. There are plenty of jeweled frocks, vintage day wear, and stunning costume jewelry filling the clothing racks and display cases. Overall, it's a fabulous place to shop for one-of-a-kind pieces.This is where actresses and supermodels come to find extraordinary
Kevin & Howlin
Dublin
For more than a half-century, this has been the best place in town for hand-woven Donegal tweed garments. The selection includes suits, overcoats, jackets, scarves, vests, and myriad hats -- everything from Patch caps and Gatsby fedoras to Sherlock Holmes-style deerstalkers and the ubiquitous Paddy hats.For more than a half-century, this has been the best
Louis Mulcahy
Dublin
The ceramic creations of Louis Mulcahy are internationally renowned. For years he has been exporting his work throughout Ireland and the rest of the world from his studio on the Dingle Peninsula. This modest shop across from The Shelbourne hotel gives him a base in Dublin. In addition to pottery, he designs furniture, lighting, and hand-painted silk and cotton lampshades.The ceramic creations of Louis Mulcahy are internationally renowned. For
Louise Kennedy
Dublin
This glamorous and sophisticated designer is a longtime favorite of Meryl Streep, former British first lady Cherie Blair, and Carol Vorderman. Dublin native and popstress/actress/model Samantha Mumba has signed on to be the body and face of Kennedy's sumptuous collection. Her elegant showroom carries her clothing, accessories, and home collections, as well as Philip Treacy hats, Lulu Guinness handbags, Lindley furniture, and other items of perfect taste.This glamorous and sophisticated designer is a longtime favorite of
Monaghan's
Dublin
Established in 1960 and operated by two generations of the Monaghan family, this store is a prime source of cashmere sweaters for men and women. It has a good selection of colors, sizes, and styles. There are also Aran knits, lamb's wool, crochet, and Shetland wool products. Established in 1960 and operated
Powerscourt Townhouse Centre
Dublin
Housed in a restored 1774 town house, this four-story complex consists of a central sky-lit courtyard and more than 60 boutiques, craft shops, art galleries, snack bars, wine bars, and restaurants. The wares include all kinds of crafts, antiques, paintings, prints, ceramics, leatherwork, jewelry, clothing, hand-dipped chocolates, and farmhouse cheeses.Housed in a restored 1774 town house, this four-story complex
Rhinestones
Dublin
This shop glitters, but don't be fooled -- the reasonable prices let you know it's not really gold. Walsh is considered Ireland's top designer of costume jewelry, and the shop is a seductive place where her contemporary jewelry with an antique feel shines.This shop glitters, but don't be fooled -- the reasonable
The Celtic Note
Dublin
Second only to Claddagh Records, this is a terrific source of recorded Irish music in Dublin. The staff is experienced and helpful, and you can listen to a CD before purchasing it. You'll pay full price here, but you're likely to find what you're looking for.Second only to Claddagh Records, this is a terrific source
Tower Craft Design Centre
Dublin
Alongside the Grand Canal, this beautifully restored 1862 sugar refinery now houses a nest of craft workshops where you can watch the artisans at work. The merchandise ranges from fine-art greeting cards and hand-marbled stationery to pewter, ceramics, pottery, knitwear, hand-painted silks, copper-plate etchings, all-wool wall hangings, silver and gold Celtic jewelry, and heraldic gifts.Alongside the Grand Canal, this beautifully restored 1862 sugar refinery
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