DUNNES Stores has been sending shoppers racing to the tills after revealing their latest collection.
The retailer’s spring/summer collection features all the pieces you need to overhaul your wardrobe for the warmer weather.
From activewear to wardrobe staples and chic finds, fashion fans have been snapping up the bits.
One shopper has taken to social media to share a look at the fab bits she found.
TikTok user Emma Maria shared a short video to the platform for her followers.
In the caption of the post, she wrote: “I picked up a few pieces today that I wanted to share with you all.
“Can’t wait to style these items over the next few weeks! What have you got your eye on in stores right now?”
Emma can be seen holding up a Dunnes Stores shopping bag.
She said: “I picked up a few items in Dunnes Stores today and I’m going to do a little try on haul.”
First she tried on a stunning leopard print quilted jacket.
She opted for a size 10 for an oversized look, saying: “I wanted to size up for a little more room if I’m going to wear a jumper underneath it.”
The Gallery Alexa Leopard Print Padded Jacket is €40, and is available in stores and online now.
It comes in leopard print and sizes 8 to 18.
The retailer said: “This trend-forward bomber jacket from Gallery boasts a padded texture with classic quilted stitching.
“Featuring a collarless design, contrasting trims, and two oversized patch pockets, it pairs effortlessly with a white t-shirt and denim.
“Gallery is available exclusively at Dunnes Stores.”
Emma noted: “This is what I originally went in for, and ended up coming out with a big bag.”
Next, Emma tries on a gorgeous grey jumper from Gallery.
The new Gallery V-neck jumper is available online and in shops across the country now.
It comes at the perfect time as shoppers are ditching their winter wear and looking forward to spring essentials.
The new piece is perfect for the upcoming in-between weather as it can be layered or worn on its own.
BETTER QUALITY
The chic jumper costs just €25 and comes in sizes XS up to XL.
And the item is available in three gorgeous colours: grey, ivory and blue.
She noted: “It is so soft and reminds me of the viral Primark jumper that everyone is going crazy for.
“Personally, I actually think the quality of this one is a million times better.”
She picked up a size medium again for an oversized look, and noted that she planned on wearing it with a pair of joggers that she bought in Dunnes Stores.
Trying on the jumper with the joggers, she looks very comfy and cosy, saying: “These paired together would make a really cute outfit – they’re so unbelievably soft they’re like silk.”
The Soft Luxe Wide Leg Joggers cost just €25 and come in two colour options – charcoal or stone.
Shoppers can choose from sizes XS to XXL, though many of the sizes have sold out online.
Dunnes Stores bosses said: “Lightweight and breathable, these joggers are crafted from a wonderfully soft viscose blend.
“Cut to a wide leg, they are designed with an elasticated waist that features a drawstring fastening for easy adjustment.
“Matching items available; sold separately.”
‘ULTIMATE T-SHIRT’
Emma also picked up a black and white striped t-shirt, noting that they have them in “every single colour that you could think of.”
The Ultimate T-Shirt costs just €8, and Emma picked it up in a size XS.
She added that she would style it with some high-waisted bootcut jeans or even the joggers she bought.
In the official item description on the Dunnes Stores website, bosses wrote: “This t-shirt is crafted from an interlocked cotton that creates a thick and warm finish.
“Designed in a relaxed fit, it is a durable wardrobe staple.”
She also picked up a pair of the Savida satin trousers, which are not currently on the website.
Emma noted: “These are very long, so I have been wearing them very high-waisted, but I love them, they are so comfy.
“They’re really versatile, could wear them with tennis shoes and a little white t-shirt and a black blazer.”
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.
