Shaws Department Stores Winter 07-08

Winter is here again and its time to reinvent and refresh your wardrobe with the latest glamorous and elegant fashions from Shaws Department Stores. Collections for men, women and children fuse together key trends of the season available in their 16 stores nationwide.

Womenswear

Knitwear is an essential element to a winter wardrobe available in a wonderful blend of lambswool and angora from brands including Alice Collins and Paco. Key wool styles this season include chunky knitted cardigans and full length dresses.

This season don’t expect to see the usual dark dull greys, black and browns but instead shades reflecting summer colours in darker hues. Tweed, houndstooth and tartan are strong comebacks this season from designers Share, Fransa and Brandtex among others.

Emphasis on dazzling colours and prints will be seen throughout the occasionwear collection. Festive red, gold, silver, emerald and black in sophisticated designs are key colours for the party season.

Outerwear is styled on European inspired designs for the cold winter months. Toggle fastened jackets, smart tailored coats and glamorous fur detail teamed with leather gloves and chic winter berets or baker caps will have you ready to face the elements in style!

Accessories this season add a punch to ladylike styles. Oversized bags, long gloves and hats - baker and trilby styles are just as important as the outfit. Shaws stock a wide range of well known bag labels including Gionni, Oriano and Dice as well as hosiery from Pretty Polly and Marie Claire.

Menswear

The essential piece of attire for all seasons and any occasion is the tailored suit. Suits and shirts are available in a selection of styles and colours for work or play offering excellent quality and style.

Shaws’ menswear department have everything a man needs to complete the look of a gentleman. Kartel, Douglas, and Clubman among others provide a great selection of smart tailored suits and casual wear that can be mixed and matched.

For a relaxed style, look no further than Wrangler, Levi, Lambretta and Blend of America where you will be guaranteed the latest catwalk looks.

Childrenswear

This season, the latest styles for boys and girls take inspiration straight from the catwalk and are perfect for this changeable season.

Cool brands for kids include Exit and Adams Kids with a great selection of mix and match outfits. Looks for girls include skinny jeans, great suedette boots and a quilted jacket with a chunky scarf and hat set. For boys, fine knitwear with combats or denim wear will look great teamed with a gilet.

Shaws' kids range will be popular with parents for being durable, high quality fabrics at very reasonable prices.

Footwear

As with every winter season, boots whether knee length to ankle length is an essential part of a women’s wardrobe. Essentials for the party season include peep toe shoes, court shoes and high stacked heels in knee length boot or shoot styles from brands Dubarry, Clarks and Susst. For men, Wrangler and Ecco have a wide range of shoe and boot styles suitable for country living or city lifestyle.

Sportswear

Get out door and active in the winter months with Regatta clothing. Whether it’s skiing or hill walking these brands have styles for all ages. For other active pursuits, check out the latest collections from Adidas, Nike, O’Neills, and Reebok.

With 16 stores nationwide Shaws Department Stores have a large selection of high profile designers that are versatile and promise style at competitive prices.

Shaws Department Stores: Dun Laoghaire, Athy, Carlow, Wexford, Waterford, Dungarvan, Fermoy, Tralee, Limerick, Roscrea, Portlaoise, Mountmellick, Castlebar and soon to open Drogheda.