t h e w r e n wings her way to you today with our next edit; a love letter to concepts and creations we admire - from style, art, beauty, food, interiors and any other lovely things we feel you’ll like – for when a little aesthetic distraction is required – curated today by Ellie Balfe and Marie Kelly.

Find Your Strong Suit

As well as designing fun and colourful swimsuits from 100% recycled materials, Irish brand Blackrock Beachwear has a Trade Your Togs policy. Simply send them your old swimsuits and receive a 10% discount off any new piece from the current collection. The brand, which launched in 2020 and is inspired by the Blackrock Diving Towers in Salthill, also offers snug hoodies, towel ponchos and surf robes, while the long-sleeved swimsuits provide factor 40 sun protection. The Aoife swimsuit, above, costs €57.
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Bags Of Convenience

Irish brand The Jute Basket stocks an eclectic mix of beautiful home accessories, wellness products and stationary. I love this handy travel kit, containing shampoo, conditioner, body wash and body lotion, each 50ml, and packaged in a 100% cotton bag; €22
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A Fusion Of Fashion and Art

Don’t miss designer Richard Malone’s exhibition at The National Gallery of Ireland. Knot Bind Gesture Bend is Malone’s response to the gallery’s summer show, Giacometti: From Life, following the Wexford native’s two month-long residency there. To learn more about the designer, read this recent Heyday article. The exhibition runs until September 4.
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Plan a Picnic

Heritage brand Orwell & Browne has a beautiful collection of 100% pure new wool picnic blankets, perfect for al fresco lunches on the beach. With a waterproof backing, they’re as practical as they are pretty. A third-generation family business based in Donegal, Orwell & Browne is a treasure trove of beautifully made accessories and lifestyle products. Picnic blanket, €135.
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Arm Candy

A textiles graduate from NCAD, Aoife Mullane set up her design studio in 2016. From bags and hairbands to cushion covers and nightwear, Wicklow native Mullane creates stunning pieces in luxury fabrics with refined prints. This exquisite Biscotti and Gold Feather pouch bag exudes elegance and costs €60.
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Oldies But Goodies

The Irish Film Institute is currently running a series of classic Hollywood movies as part of its When Europe Made Hollywood series. While you’re unlikely to want to spend this sun-drenched weekend in a dark movie theatre, the programme runs until August 22 and features the wonderful Casablanca with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman (pictured), Double Indemnity starring Barbara Stanwyck, and the classic Western High Noon with Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly. Tickets for non-members cost €12.50.

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