DREAM-CHILD of owner Deirdre Hannon, the latest boutique to hit the bustling social county of Kildare is Kabana in Clane. The shop is a riot of colour, stocking labels such as Moloko, CCDK and One Step. Pictured are: jacket, 250; trousers 160, top, 94. Tel 045 892398 for more details.

Altogether now "Music and passion were always in fashion at the copa. . ."

SUITS YOU, SIR

IT'S all about snazzy, modern tailoring in menswear at Brown Thomas for the new season, and no labels shout it louder and clearer than old faithfuls Prada, Gucci and D&G. "A short jacket and skinny tie worn with jeans rather than a full suit is a far more casual way of getting the look and one that many men will turn to this season, " says Aimee Doyle, assistant buying director.

New season suiting goes into store at the end of this month.

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