A selection of work published as Assistant Editor at
THE GLOSS Magazine.
DIGITAL
A selection of digital articles and video interviews produced as Digital Editor of THEGLOSS.IE.
How to Start Shopping More Sustainably
Living through a global pandemic this past year has made us focus on what really matters. Our collective pace slowed, our lives became more insular. With more time to think than ever before, our thoughts turned to sustainable choices; we embraced a slower way of living and reduced unnecessary consumption.
With Earth Day taking place today, there is no better time to reconsider our shopping habits. The effects of the fashion industry are well-known by now – from carbon emissions and excess waste to controversial supply chains – and the onus is often put on brands to take charge of making a change and putting a stop to negative impacts on our planet – but what about the responsibility of consumers?
According to a report by global e-tailer Zalando, during the pandemic, shopping sustainably became more important than ever before to customers. Incomes were slashed, industries were devastated overnight and job security went out the window for many. Our money, when we spent it, had to be spent on something valuable, tangible and worthy.
The Best Street Style From New York Fashion Week
While the New York Fashion Week schedule has been getting smaller and smaller by the season, one thing hasn’t changed and that’s the endless stream of style inspiration on the streets. It appears that it’s what’s outside that really counts now.
The Only Knitwear You Need This Season
It’s been a while since such a ‘basic’ piece of clothing became a fully fledged trend, but since Katie Holmes went viral with her Khaite cardigan and matching cashmere bra last year, we can’t seem to get enough of the unassuming knitwear piece.
The Art World’s New Fascination With Fashion
Fashion hasn’t always been considered an art form. Perhaps that’s because fashion has a practical purpose that art does not. It is utilitarian, intended to be worn and used by the owner, while a piece of art is symbolic, created to be admired but not used.
The Irish Debut Novel Everyone is Talking About
It’s an easy comparison to make, and one that will likely follow Naoise Dolan as she launches her first novel, but there are worse things for a debut author than to be compared to bestselling Irish author Sally Rooney.
A Love Letter to The Most Beautiful Places I’ve Ever Been
I’ve been lucky enough to visit some of the most beautiful places in the world. And never have I appreciated it more than now, when travel is prohibited or limited. But we will travel again and when we do it will be better than ever.
6 Spring/Summer Trends to Look Forward to Post-Isolation
The most uplifting trends from the SS20 catwalks - because let’s face it, we all need a sartorial mood booster for when all this has passed. These are the trends worthy of a place in your wardrobe this season.
maven x maven
My final project with online magazine maven46 in 2016 was the launch of maven x maven, a video interview series. Irish designer Helen Steele was the first interview subject, for which I researched and conducted the interview.