AESTHETES & IMBIBERS / COOKS & GARDENERS / FASHION & FRAGRANCE FANS / ELEGANT WOMEN, MODISH MEN & BOOKISH TYPES MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2021 with THE IRISH TIMES THE GLOSSY GIFT GUIDE 200+ ORIGINAL IDEAS TO PLEASE THE PARTICULAR CHRISTMAS IN THE WORKS ITS ALL ABOUT THE PREP! CLASSY not Brassy Just the right amount of sparkle www.thegloss.ie AESTHETES & IMBIBERS / COOKS & GARDENERS / FASHION & FRAGRANCE FANS / ELEGANT WOMEN, MODISH MEN & BOOKISH TYPES MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2021 with THE IRISH TIMES THE GLOSSY GIFT GUIDE 200+ ORIGINAL IDEAS TO PLEASE THE PARTICULAR CHRISTMAS IN THE WORKS ITS ALL ABOUT THE PREP! CLASSY not Brassy Jus A F A M I L Y S T O R Y Yasmin and Amber Le Bon wear ASHOKA 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 JA N E M C D O N N E LL E D I TO R ýó SA RA H M C D O NN E LL D E PU T Y E D PEOPLE PLACES THINGS 8 December 2021 THE GLOSS MAGAZINE NELLY N YN DO DAVID WILSON F rom micro to macro sparkles, it is hard not to succumb to the optimistic glimmer of sequins. But how does a minimalist dresser tackle this time of year when sparkle is de rigueur? Many of us feel under press MOODBOARD 4 7 6 8 December Mood Present 5 9 1. IM MIXING 10 by Susan Zelouf 1 Christmas pud in a hand-thrown Kaleidoscope bowl inspired by the Irish coast. www.vivienomalleyceramics.com. 2 2. IM CUSHIONING the blow of winter with luxurious textiles @aoife_mullane_design. 3. IM TENDING Elegance is an attitude Kate Winslet The Longines Master Collection Rhodium plated Tennis Deluxe necklace, 200, at SWAROVSKI, 5 Grafton Street, Dublin 2. FASHION Champagne lamé leather Lulu bag, JEROME DREYFUSS, 730, at Costume, 10-11 Castlemarket, Dublin 2. OSCAR DE LA RENTA CLASSY not BRASSY The festive season is not about breaking the mould. Its a time for cel Malachite Milano earrings, Ti Sento, 149, at KEANES JEWELLERS, 93-95 Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork. FASHION Black velvet and satin hairband, ALESSANDRA RICH, 295; www.mytheresa.com. KHAITE Floral-border Iris velvet wrap dress, 391; www.rixo.co.uk. GIORGIO ARMANI Amber Bon Bon velvet mini bucket F I N E J E W E L L E R Y & W ATC H E S ADAMS Est.1887 PSRA Registration #001959 PRSA REGISTRATION RA RATION NO. #001959 Auction Tuesday 7th December 2021 at 4.00PM 26St. StStephens Stephens 26 Green,Green, Dublin 2. Dublin Ireland +353 1 676 0261 Tel +353 1 676 0261 View the online catalogue Yellow gold teardrop earrings, 495, at ESL, 2 Chatham Street, Dublin 2. PACO RABANNE Gold opal and Swarovski crystal earrings, 149; WWW. ANDREAMEARS.COM. TOM FORD FASHION SCHIAPARELLI Gold leather boots, 179, at ZARA. Gold tea dress, 46; WWW.NEXT.IE. Black Ralph lurex dress, ZADIG & VOLTAIRE The Home of Christmas www.newbridgesilverware.com HOBBS ADVERTORIAL ALL PRESENT AND INSPIRING... Olive leather gloves, €70, at Hobbs. TKMAXX TKMAXX At Dundrum Town Centre, there are so many retailers, pop-up stores and designer collections to provide all the inspiration you need for a fashionable festive season and thoughtful present-giving ADVERTORIAL Cotton cashmere beanie, €39.90, at Tommy Hilfiger. GIFTS FOR THE GUY WHO HAS EVERYTHING Shawl-collar knit, €49.99, at Selected. Looking for something savvy and stylish all under the one roof? Visit Weir & Sons for that very special watch or set of cufflinks, Hugo Boss for big and sma VALENTINO SAINT LAURENT BOTTEGA VENETA SHARON WAUCHOB Pink gold, diamond and onyx Rose Des Vents bracelet, DIOR, 2,100, at Brown Thomas. FASHION ALL THE TRIMMINGS L Black flower hoop earrings, 9.99, at PARFOIS, Mahon Point, Cork, and branches. Black bandeau mini-dress with feathers, SORCHA Cashmere www.lucynagle.com SFA OWN @BR N SHIO WNS @BRO FASHIO N GLOSSY GIFT GUIDE ACCESSORIES t f i g e d i Gu ith these w g n i p p o h seasonal s o give or receive. f o t u o s s tre st . Take the s and delightful gift we have a solution dazzling ho is on your list, gin! s be rw No matte Let the festivitie PRETTY HA Rosecut Diamond Ring Rose-cut diamond in 18kt white gold with white diamonds & rose gold claws. Private Commission Bespoke High-Jewellery nigeloreilly.com Mayo, Ireland +353 94 900 4994 GLOSSY GIFT GUIDE FASHION A clutch perfectly sized to fit your phone, keys and cardholder. GOLD LEATHER POUCHETTE, Jerome Dreyfuss, 180, at Costume, 10-11 Castle Market, Dublin 2. r fo X et BO elv Y n v 6; . R e 7 m LE re o EL s. 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Cliff G GLOSSY GIFT GUIDE TABLESCAPES Serve DESIGNER COFFEE with Nespressos Gifts of the Forest collaboration by Johanna Ortiz. Sleeve of ten capsules for Vertuo coffee machines, 7.20; www.nespresso.com/ie. Silver-plated OYSTER SHELL SALT CELLAR, 750 at Adare Manor; www.shop.adaremanor.com. Taking hydrati DESIGN INTERIORS BESPOKE FURNITURE Wishing you and your family health and happiness for the year ahead Head Office/ Ballycoolin Showroom Units 12/13, Block 8 Blanchardstown Corporate Park Ballycoolin, Dublin 15 01 820 8480 Deansgrange Showroom Unit F, Deansgrange Business Park Kill Lane Blackroc TA I LO R E D TO F I T head to toe, inside & out bespoke hand crafted living FOR EVERY ROOM OCONNORSOFDRUMLECK.IE SHOWROOM BY APPOINTMENT D RUMLEC K, C AST LEB ELLIN G H AM, C O LOUT H T: 04 2 937 2 6 2 5 IN FO@OC ON N ORS OF D RUMLEC K.IE GLOSSY GIFT GUIDE ART LOVERS BRONZE LONGEARED OWL by Anna Campbell, 3,200, at The Kildare Gallery; www. thekildaregallery.ie. For the coffee table or conservatory, this bust adds interest. CLASSICAL LADYS HEAD SCULPTURE, 59.95; www. russborough.ie. Flying Colours, ETCHING IN GOLD LEAF, Jean Bardo A VERY CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS AT BUTLERS Buy. Sell. Collect. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. The Worlds Finest Jewels and Watches LIMITED EDITION GIFT-WRAPPED BOXES Explore Butlers signature collection of beautiful, festive gift-wrapped assortments. CHRISTMAS DRINKS Discover Gingerbread Latte and luscious win GLOSSY GIFT GUIDE TRAVEL Sta b eno le of I rel ugh to and you cos roll u COSY ps com y on ma ALPA th e in ll, C sen e mov warm A SCA RF. eno ww sible e, the u L w.s tab shade se use gh to ight s of leo f kee ul s fire land grey, carve p s .co m. 290; A REMARKABLE 2 TABLET to replace my many lost n IRELANDS BLUE BOOK GIFT VOUCHER Gift Vouchers can be used in over 50 of Irelands most luxurious country houses, historic hotels, castles and restaurants. TO ORDER www.irelandsbluebook.com / T +353 1 676 9914 GLOSSY GIFT GUIDE BEAUTY t ve ; el 5 : v 8.9 . ng , 1 h.ie ro g st AG u d B ro an P bo ft E-U ss So AK w.ru M w w For a serious treat, La Mers DEEP SOOTHING COLLECTION, 505, is at Brown Thomas. Pick up La Mer at The Loop at the airport if youre travelling this Christmas. Travel-sized versions of PROMOTION BE YOUR BEST GET YOUR BEST SKIN AND SHAPE FOR CHRISTMAS WITH NEELU SKIN CARE N eelus high-tech treatment machines are the latest in skin restoration technology and are exclusive to Neelu in Ireland. Ageing Skin? The iRevive skin treatment is perfect for ageing skin. As we age, we prod GLOSSY GIFT GUIDE FRAGRANCES Cartier BAISER VOLÉ eau de parfum is rich and sensuous, with lily and warm vanilla. Love the flip-top lid. 137, at Harvey Nichols Dundrum. Vegetable-wax CYPRESS BALLS CANDLE in a chic resuable terracotta pot. Loewe, 75, at Brown Thomas. A bright, alluring citrus and h Mervue organic with natural skin enhancing superfruit extracts handmade in Ireland sales@mervuenaturalskincare.com www.mervuenaturalskincare.com Desert Winds Handmade in Galway jcsales@julieclarkecandles.com www.julieclarkecandles.com GLOSSY GIFT GUIDE FOODIES PRETTY PLATTERS, from £25stg, via Instagram, @llgfound. My tablecloth obsession continues: this year Im giving Heather Taylor Home PLAIDS AND GINGHAMS; from $186; www.heathertaylorhome.com. On A WEEKEND AWAY at the Reschio estate in Umbria, you can learn to cook, fish or INVESTMENT CLUB Valuable Lessons The Gloss X Goodbody Investment Club event programme ramps up with the agenda for December 8, and key takeaways from the last event worth keeping in mind T he second GLOSS X Goodbody Investment Club event was broadcast from the studio at Goodbody HQ in Ballsbridge GLOSSY GIFT GUIDE LIQUID LOVERS , W RE SC K R CO 5; S ; 8 .ie. 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GLOSSY GIFT GUIDE BOOKS Its been another phenomenal year in the book publishing world following record sales in 2020 (when Irish readers spent over 161m curling up with a book). This suggests that the book business, whether print or audio, is in rude good health and there is no shortage of brillian BSH Group is a Trademark Licensee of Siemens AG. studioLine. Sophisticated design meets cutting-edge technology. Book an appointment to visit the Home of Innovation showroom in Dublin to view our extensive range of Siemens home appliances. siemens-home.bsh-group.com/ie/ Siemens Home Appliances Te GLOSSY GIFT GUIDE COFFEE TABLESCAPES The proceeds of this BEAUTIFUL CANDLE go to the Walk In My Shoes mental health charity. Avoca No 25 Cedarwood candle, 26.95; www.avoca.com. GILT BOOKENDS,26.99; www.tkmaxx.ie. GINGKO SMART MOON LIGHT, 185; www.shop.designist.ie. TAMSIN JOHNSON: SPACES FOR LIVI Our masterpieces, require a master. The difference is Gaggenau. Create your masterpiece with ours. The new combi-steam ovens and oven range open up a world that is waiting to be mastered. Every Gaggenau piece is distinctively designed and crafted from exceptional materials to offer professional per ESSAY The Remembering Rope Domestic Bliss Gentle arts are overlooked, says Polly Devlin S ome of the pieces in my collection are the birthday morning. That afternoon she went to the inadvertent one thing appears, I fall in love village fete held in her familys garden. There for sale, for and th SOCIAL Insecurities ILLUSTRATION BY BECKY DONNELY The daily anxieties of modern life THE FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA 1 Anna and her friends havent met in person for eight months and decide on a festive afternoon tea. Heres hoping Dr Tony wont interfere with their plans. 2 Deciding on a date, venue FOOD Setting the scene: Greg Delaneys party table in Paris. PARTY CENTRALE Its party time in Paris! Trish Deseine is visiting her friend Greg Delaneys charming, laidback house to find out how he does Christmas. A consummate entertainer, Greg has lots of tips and tricks for creating atmosphere an FOOD FESTIVE FRIAND Sometimes the best party food doesnt look like its from a magazine! And Gregs much loved friand in effect a large, spiced sausage roll always goes down brilliantly. He adds a readymade spice mix bought from the roast chicken stall at the market and dried cranberries and hazelnu FOOD OUR HOUSE HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS A PARTY HOUSE ITS A BIG OPEN SPACE WITH AN OPEN FIRE THAT LOVES BEING FILLED. FESTIVE SOUPS One of Gregs strong points in party prep is his semi homemade approach. If you are catering for numbers, he says, forget the peeling and chopping and dont shy away from FOOD BITTER SALAD LEAVES WITH PECORINO, BEETROOT, RADISHES AND POMEGRANATE This is real ruby beauty for a Christmas table. For 6 10 minutes preparation Red salad leaves radicchio, red endive... 1 or 2 cooked beetroot (not in vinegar!) 810 radishes, topped and tailed, sliced thinly 75g shaved pecor ADVERTORIAL PROMOTION Christmas Market on the Parade TASTE KILKENNY THIS WINTER Savour the Experience T his winter, taste all the flavours that Kilkenny has to offer. Discover Kilkennys culinary culture and experience Michelin Star dining, quirky cafés, award-winning bistros, outdoor markets and FOOD WINE Feast First Julie Dupouy chooses six wines to suit a festive feast and many other occasions I ts the most wonderful time of the year goes the song and yes it certainly is, when all the planning and scrambling is behind us, and we get to take a moment with family and friends to relax an FESTIVAL PASS 2022 Enjoy the best jumps racing at Leopardstown & Fairyhouse all for just €299 The festival pass gives you access to Dublin Racing Festival, Fairyhouse Easter Festival, Fairyhouse Winter Festival & Leopardstown Christmas Festival. Buy now at www.hri.ie INTERIORS Mountain High Interior designer Lucie McCullough and her husband Ronan had lofty designs on a cool, alpine escape for their family. In Pragelato, in the Italian Alps, they found a chalet and decorated it with sophisticated restraint PHOTOGRAPHY BY MONICA SPEZIA STYLING AND TEXT BY FRANCES INTERIORS Flanking the fireplace are two armchairs, the first pieces designed by Belgian duo Fox and Freeze. The paintings were a gift from a friend in Hong Kong. The sofa, upholstered in Belgian linen, is by Lucie McCullough. The staircase, a modern take on a traditional one, was designed with gl INTERIORS The simple sleek white kitchen was made by a local craftsman. The childrens table and chairs are replica Eames. Lucie and Ronan with children Mimi, Otis and Cian. wanted to take advantage of the splendid view of Mount Banchetta where we usually go skiing. With this in mind, we decided t INTERIORS The bathtub recycled from India. Teak stool from a market in Zhuhai, China. Old leather club chairs came from an antique dealer in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. The bed is dressed in cashmere flannel by Lucie McCullough. ABOVE In the childrens room, Kartell lights and futons dressed with organic THIS GLOSSY LIFE Rebecca Roberts Hedgeroe Home I like to have my secateurs handy while out on a walk. At this time of year there is so much to inspire! I mix flowers from the garden with foraged berries and foliage. It is a great way of adding natural drama to any arrangement, as well as extra gre SARAH CARTON THIS GLOSSY LIFE Pamela Brangan, Model, New York JUDY GILROY Christmas in our house this year is even more special with baby Stella, says fashion and interiors stylist Judy. In my early 20s, when I lived in tiny apartments with no space for a Christmas tree, I always made a mantel ga THIS GLOSSY LIFE PATRICK MEADE This is the time when purchases I have made all over the world start to arrive for my gallery, Belisarius. Its a joy to open the packages, a bit like Christmas morning! I examine the pieces to ensure they made the journey without incident, before I catalogue, photogra Laura Nolan Horgan THIS THIS GLOSSY GLOSSY LIFE LIFE Setting the Christmas table is a special tradition in our family that started when I was young helping my mum who put great thought into every detail. My love affair with table settings grew and this year we launched LNH EDIT, a lifestyle brand THIS GLOSSY LIFE JOY THORPE Our historic green shopfront in Castlecomer, Kilkenny lends itself well to Christmas styling, and this year I decided to go the crazy disco ball route! Inside, I love creating beautiful Christmassy scenarios from which clients can shop for original and interesting gifts. JO MURPHY THIS GLOSSY LIFE Sadhbh Fahy Sive OBrien Brand Consultant My favourite season kicks off the minute I pick up a big bushy wreath with vibrant velvet ribbon from The Foliage Florist. Every room gets the eucalyptus treatment by way of huge pots stuffed with the aromatic branches, until the IERAK KAZM DORA THIS GLOSSY LIFE Maria Reidy, event designer MAOLIOSA CONNELL, Director of Marketing, Creative and Buying, Avoca Every year on Christmas Eve, I pack up the car and head to my family home to see my parents and my brother (home from Berlin) and do all my wrapping by the fire. I colle ANDREW RYAN CRAFTSMANSHIP SINCE 1973 WWW. ANDREWRYAN.IE +353 (0)53 942 1585 CHANEL.COM