Gee’s Bend at IMMA: an Alabama hamlet weaving through generations
The door into the gallery space didn’t make for a grand entrance. Its handle was small and golden, with white paint crudely dusting its edges, like a lazy landlord’s handiwork the…
Smithfield vendors share Christmas spirit
Christmas has officially started in Smithfield. The Spectacular Christmas Market is open from 11 am to 9pm daily until January 2nd. Smithfield square is decked with lights, garlands, and…
City fashion at the cutting edge
Dublin Independent Fashion Week was a bright spark in a dark season. The Liberty captured the scene with the help of a young photographer, Daniel Byrne. Dublin Independent Fashion Week…
Trying on all the styles of the Liberties
A variety of clothing chops in the Liberties offer different styles, fashion trends, sustainability, and even social aid for people in the area. On different streets in the Liberties there…
An Antique Tale: Shops and galleries survive in a changing Francis Street
The culmination of stories in one street Francis Street has been called Dublin’s Antique Quarter ever since 2003. It houses well-established antique shops, galleries, and vintage shops. Though it was…
Emerging Dublin Artist Fiach McGuinne: A talent to watch out for
Dublin”s own Fiach McGuinne’s muse is the urban landscape of this bustling city we know and love. McGuinne is inspired by his mother Geraldine O’Neill’s passion for art and the ever-evolving Dublin…
Liberties legend lends a vintage hand
Photo Credit : Ávila Vintage. Wandering through Meath Street market has the ability to transport a weary shopper back in time to the good ol’ days of Dublin. The ghost…
Is online shopping the new reality for retail?
The pandemic has increased the demand for online shopping. Ailbhe Delargy, a seller on the Depop site for small-scale traders, tells The Liberty how it’s affected her business. Topshop Oxford Street,…
Bridal Corner in Glasnevin closes down
The perfect white dress, perfectly placed in a gown cover, is what every bride expects to see in the changing room hours before she walks down the aisle. But, that…
The Liberties: a hotspot for fashion.
With summer fast approaching, a new wardrobe is essential for many fashion lovers. However, perhaps this year you should rethink buying your clothes from large multinational retailers and try to…
Helping people with sight loss by buying and donating clothes
Located in the Liberties area are two retail shops in aid of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI). They draw a steady stream of local customers with…
Sustainable fashion in the Liberties
In a world of fast fashion and ever-changing trends, it is important to be aware of the clothing industry’s effects on the planet. Clothing cannot be 100% sustainable, as even…
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