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The Irish Sun
7 hours ago
- 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
The Irish Sun
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Dunnes Stores fans set to love new ‘easy-to-wear' summer range with prices from €20 – it's perfect for holidays
DUNNES Stores has recently launched a new range of "easy-to-wear" outfits and it's fabulous for summer. As the summer season nears, many Advertisement 6 Dunnes Stores has launched a new collection for summer Credit: Instagram/@dunnesstores 6 It features a vast range of sundresses, shorts, swimwear and accessories Credit: Instagram/@dunnesstores 6 The animal print trousers are gorgeous Credit: Instagram/@dunnesstores Taking to social media, "The new Holiday collection from Carolyn Donnelly The Edit is full of exclusively designed prints that all co-ordinate beautifully in colourful, easy-to-wear looks made for relaxing." The new range features gorgeous sundresses, beach outfits, print The first addition in the collection is the stunning Carolyn Donnelly The Edit Optical Kaftan Dress for €60. Advertisement READ MORE ON DUNNES STORES The open back kaftan with pockets features a high-low hemline and an all-over optical print. It's the perfect wardrobe staple piece for holidays as it can be worn as an outer layer for Moving on, the Carolyn Donnelly The Edit Crepe Tunic Top is priced at €40. Featuring a cute tunic top with a v-neckline, three-quarter length sleeves, split hems, and an all-over print. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous It's the perfect outer layer for beach trips, and it can be matched with their bikini set in a gorgeous green print, sold separately for €20 each. Next up is the beautiful Carolyn Donnelly The Edit Animal Trousers for €50 - and it can be used as a wardrobe staple piece all year round. I'm pregnant and tried on new bump-friendly dress from Dunnes Stores for summer - here's how I styled it_1 The cropped trousers come with an elasticated waistband, slash pockets, and an all-over animal print. It can be paired with a white tank top, a light denim jacket or oversized white shirt, white runners or strappy sandals and complete the look with sunglasses and a tote bag - the perfect Advertisement It can also be Fashion fans can pick up the gorgeous Carolyn Donnelly The Edit Diagonal Check Shorts for €35 and it's ideal for day trips abroad. GORGEOUS CHECK SHORTS It comes with an elasticated waistband, slash pockets, and an all-over check print. It can be worn with a white cropped tee, white runners, an oversized linen shirt, a crossbody bag and complete the look with a bucket hat and a pair of sunglasses. Advertisement Lastly, the range also features the stunning Carolyn Donnelly The Edit Geometric Print Kaftan Dress for €60. The V-neck kaftan dress features a unique geometric print and side seam pockets. Shoppers can style the sundress with strappy sandals and complete the look with a tote bag and a straw hat. The new additions are now available to purchase online and in stores nationwide. Advertisement 6 The shorts is the perfect summer staple piece Credit: Instagram/@dunnesstores 6 The sundresses are perfect as outer layer for beach trips Credit: Instagram/@dunnesstores 6 The new additions are now available to purchase online and in stores Credit: Instagram/@dunnesstores 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.
