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Burgess & Athlone Fashion Trail – Saturday, October 1st

Athlone Fashion Trail (2)

Join Burgess along Athlone Fashion Trail with many other leading retailers in Athlone on Saturday, October 1st for an incredible show of fashion & style, with pop-up fashion shows throughout the day just for you!

Burgess will be hosting 2 fashion shows in store at 11.45am and 4.45pm, showcasing our fabulous Autumn Winter 16 Collection from your favourite brands and some new arrivals, including Gerry Weber, Cream, Nu, Taifun, Camelot, GANT, Tommy Hilfiger and Barbour.

Ireland’s leading fashion bloggers will be making their way through the town with multiple stop-off points & mini-shows filled with the work of local designers, as well as some amazing window displays.

Get ready for an action-packed day where you will be treated with morning coffees, afternoon teas and perhaps a glass of bubbly as you enjoy all that is chic and stylish in Athlone. And of course, this is a complimentary event, and you’re all invited!

 

Fashion Show Schedule

11am – Kadee Bride

11.45am – Burgess

12.30pm – Olivia Danielle

1.15pm – Athlone Towncentre

2.30pm – Athlone Towncentre

3.15pm – Clodagh’s Boutique

4pm – Nell’s Closet

4.45pm – Burgess

Celebrate Roald Dahl Day

Roald Dahl Day2016 marks 100 years since the birth of Roald Dahl – the world’s number one storyteller. There have been gloriumptious celebrations for Roald Dahl throughout the year and these are now building towards celebrations for Roald Dahl’s birthday – AKA ROALD DAHL DAY – on September 13th . Summer 2016 has seen the global release of Steven Spielberg’s movie version of THE BFG in July, winning critical acclaim and box office success.

Every year, Roald Dahl’s actual birthday – September 13th – is marked with special ROALD DAHL DAY events. This year, the celebrations will be BIGGER THAN EVER as readers around the country, and indeed the world, celebrate the centenary of the world’s number one storyteller.

At Burgess, we’re celebrating too, with a special ode to Roald Dahl in our Homeware Department with the fabulous BFG bedlinen from Ashley Wilde Group. 

What better way to celebrate Roald Dahl Day than to curl up in bed with your BFG bedding and the BFG book! 

Single duvet set, just €44.95. 

Manly, Manlier, The Manliest… Colours and Sons AW16 Collection Now In Store

Manly, manlier, the manliest…

The Autumn Winter 2016 collection of Colours and Sons is entirely dedicated to the theme “Urban Lumberjack” and brings the “lumberjack look” directly into the big city. In times in which an androgynous clothing style keeps gaining more and more importance and popularity, they want to bring the necessary amount of self-confidence and masculinity back on the streets, supported by pithy, modern types, natural materials and subdued colours: the essence of the collection!

The upcoming winter collection offers a wide variety of products that are underscored by their usual fashionable fit and the discreet love for detail. Even more attention is drawn to strong product groups, such as knitwear, shirts, sweat and pants, and expansion of the jacket assortment. One of the most successful articles and all-time favourite “down”, which has been added in the trendy bomber look for the first time, is complemented by trend themes such as pithy woollen reefer jackets and weatherproof fishtail parkas.

The key shirt collection is made up of nearly 50 different designs from light flannel lumberjack plaid, via coloured Oxford basics through to woven structures and finest prints with the added special washing processes to create the enormously important soft feel and a casual, masculine look.

Knitwear is styled from simple basic right up to rough 3gg woolen cardigans or merino sweaters in camo print design. The natural qualities ranging from soft to robust cotton, lambswool and merino match the natural character of the collection and are spiced up by tweed and heather look Norwegian designs and all-over prints.

To complete the layered look, casual and slim fit lambswool and cotton jackets layer on top and chino and cargo pants layer on the bottom.  The collection is topped off with wintry t-shirts and polos in uni colours and prints.

Colours are natural and harmonious encompassing Autumn shades of chianti and saffron complemented by the trend colour petrol to give the dark season optimistic and warm accents. Denim continues to play a major role through all product groups.

To view this and all our new Autumn Winter collections, pop in store now. 

Choosing a Bra – A guide to our complete bra fitting service

Bra fitting blog

The importance of a correctly fitting bra

It is reported that 8 out of 10 women are wearing the wrong size or shape bra. The correct bra should be one that is supportive, comfortable, flattering and make you feel fabulous too.

How to spot a wrong fit:

  • The straps slip off your shoulders
  • The back rides up
  • The cups wrinkle
  • The breasts spill out
  • The centre front of your bra stands away from your body
  • You experience uncomfortable chafing
  • The bra has unsightly bumps and ridges

Making the right choice

Every woman has her own unique shape and we want you to experience the benefits of wearing a bra that is the perfect fit for you.

It is practically impossible to self-guess your correct bra size and our trained lingerie staff are here to ensure you make an informed choice.

We offer free, private consultations to establish and meet your individual needs and our staff members have extensive knowledge of our full range of products available to you in our department.

The fitting experience

Our bra fitting service is accompanied by sensitivity and discretion. Our staff will easily dispel any embarrassment or reservations you may have, whether you are being fitted for the first time or have been fitted previously.

In the privacy of your own fitting room, our experienced bra fitter will be able to measure you, discuss your requirements and help you choose the right bra. She will be able to offer you a selection of bras to try and be able to tell the correct fit for you immediately.
You may need to try several bras before finding exactly the right one for you.

When should I have a bra fitting?

A woman’s breasts change size and shape many times during her life. They can be affected by the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and breastfeeding, the menopause and putting on or losing weight

There are no hard and fast rules regarding how long a bra will last. It depends on several factors:

  • What fabric the bra is
  • The design of the bra
  • Wear and tear

What is certain is that your bra will eventually lose its inherent support properties and therefore it is important to replace your worn out bra as soon as is necessary.

We recommend that you aim to be professionally fitted every time you buy a new bra.

Our fitting service

Our expert fitters are available during store opening hours. To avoid disappointment, we recommend that you allow us to pre-book a personal appointment for you by telephoning the store or by asking in our lingerie department.

For friendly, discreet advice on all your lingerie needs, book your free consultation today by calling 090 6472005 ext 3 or pop in store. 

Burgess announces Massive Wall-to-Wall Summer Sale

Burgess Super Summer Wall to Wall Stock Clearance

Burgess Department store Athlone has announced that it will hold a Wall-to-Wall Summer sale from Wednesday 27th to Saturday, 30th July, 2016. The sale will include all departments – womenswear fashions and lingerie, menswear, children’s wear and home ware.

The sale will include very significant discounts on premium brands and labels and will run for a strictly limited time. As always, the best value will be available during the first days of the sale!

Not to be missed promotions will include:

  • Up to 70% off Ladies Fashions
  • Up to 30% off casual wear
  • Envy, David Jones and selected Nica & Fiorelli handbags half price
  • All children’s wear half price, starting from €5
  • Selected lingerie half price including Fantastie, Freya and After Eden
  • Selected swimwear half price
  • Selected men’s sports jackets half price

 Rosie Boles, Managing Director, Burgess said, “For those who love real value our Wall-to-Wall Sale is not to be missed. Our usual quality labels will be available for fantastic prices. First come will nab the best deals!”

Homeware for the House Proud at Burgess Summer Sale

Homeware for the House Proud at Burgess Summer Sale

Burgess Department store’s summer sale is currently underway and includes fantastic value on quality homeware brands including Denby, Stellar, Judge, Sanderson, V&A and Cocoon. Now is the time to give your homeware a fresh, new look and feel at a fraction of the cost.

Some of the great value on offer during the homeware sale includes: Elainer plain dye and Christy Jacquard 100% cotton towels, half price; 30% off 300 thread count Sanderson sheets; 20% off duvets; 50% off Sanderson, V&A and Cocoon duvet covers, as well as ready-made curtains. Burgess is also offering 20% off customised curtains from Curtain Express to order, 15% off curtain making orders and lining, and 20% off blinds.

A star buy is a Shinto Katani nine piece knife set in a presentation case reduced to just €59.95 from €150. Another sale stand out is the Viners 16 piece cutlery set reduced to just €29.95 from €59.99.

There is also 20% off mattress protection, blankets and throws, while oil cloths are reduced by 10%.

For those looking to update their kitchenware look no further than Morphy Richards four slice toaster (was €85.99 now 56.99), pyramid kettle (was €85.99 now €56.99) and stand food mixer (was €289 now €145) in vintage colours.

“We have some great value on offer across bedding, soft furnishings, kitchenware and electrics,” said Rosie Boles, Managing Director, Burgess Department store. “We also have 50% off selected Denby tableware. For foodies we have a five piece Judge saucepan set for €169 reduced from €399 and a 5 piece Stellar saucepan set reduced to €229.95 from €389.99, as well as 50% off frying pans and bakeware.”

Burgess Spectacular Summer Sale NOW ON

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Burgess Department store in Athlone will kick off a spectacular summer sale on Friday 24th June 2016 with up to 50% off women’s wear fashions from quality labels including Dash, Jacques Vert, Precis, Eastex and Tigi, as well as up to 40% off ever-popular Avoca and Darling. Savvy shoppers looking for fashion gems will find the best value during the opening weekend of the annual summer season sale.

Burgess Bargain Rails are always well worth a look with a massive 70% off a range of labels and brands – to be revealed in-store!

“Our summer sale is a great opportunity to pick up some quality pieces at fantastic prices,” said Rosie Boles, Managing Director, Burgess, “As well as up to 50% off occasion wear there will be 30% off casual wear labels such as Gerry Weber, Joules & Olsen and between 30-50% off handbags from David Jones, Envy, Fiorelli and Nica.

For those heading off to the sun, sunglasses are now just €15 down from €40, swimwear is reduced by 20% and there’s 20% off Samsonite, America Tourister and Reisenthal luggage. 

Burgess is renowned for its extensive and quality lingerie collection as well as its expert bra fitting service. The expert bra fitter from lingerie label Panache will be in-store on Friday 24th June between 10.30am to 5pm giving complementary, expert advice. With up to 70% off selected Triumph bras and 20% off Panache, Cleo, Fantasie, Playtex, Lepel, After Eden as well as shapewear brands, it’s the ideal opportunity to invest in comfort and confidence-boosting lingerie.

The sizzling summer sale will also extend to the Midlands store’s menswear department with 60% off rugby favourite EdenPark and Maddox labels as well as 20% off Gant, Meyer and Andre. MMX and Barbour labels will be reduced by 50%. Gant knitwear will feature 25% off while denim jeans will be available from €29.95 and Shine chinos reduced by 50%.

In the formal wear department men’s suits will be on offer from €100 while Westbrook shirts will be reduced by 30%.  Selected shirts will be available at 3 for €100.

Burgess’ accessories department will also feature fantastic value with 50% off women’s Carl Scarpa footwear while Fiorelli and Nica handbags will be reduced by 30%. Menswear accessories will be available 3 for 2 while men’s footwear will be reduced by 20%, with Swims footwear half price.

There’s also plenty of value to be enjoyed in children’s wear with at least 30% off all kids fashion, as well as Burgess Bargain Rails with items from €5.

“The summer sale will also extend to our homewares department with great value across bedding, soft furnishings, kitchen ware and electrics,” continued Rosie. “A star buy will be a Shinto Katani nine piece knife set in a presentation case reduced to just €59.95 from €150. We will also have 50% off selected Denby tableware. Watch out for a Judge five piece saucepan set for €169 reduced from €339.99 and a Stellar 5 piece saucepan set reduced to €229.95 from €389.99. Don’t miss this chance to add high quality brands to your homeware at a fraction of the price.”

Some of the great value on offer during the homeware sale will include: Elainer plain dye and Christy Jacquard 100% cotton towels half price, 30% off 300 thread count Sanderson sheets, 20% off duvets, pillow pairs from €20.00, 50% off Sanderson, V&A and Cocoon duvet covers, 70% off Dorma Elmhouse Mushroom as well as up to 50% off ready-made curtains. 

 

 

Burgess Tops the Class for Quality School Uniforms

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Whether it’s for a hardwearing school jumper, or school tights in a matching colour, Burgess has  everything you’ll need to make sure the kids are fully kitted out going back to school and throughout the school year. 

Burgess, leading official supplier of quality school uniforms to more than 24 local primary and secondary schools, stock everything from the basic shirts, jumpers, cardigans ties, slacks, crested items, polo shirts and skirts to reversible rain jackets, school bags, school track suits, socks and tights in school colours.

Burgess stocks only ethically sourced and manufactured school uniform clothing with a commitment that all our school clothing is either made in Ireland or manufactured under guaranteed ethical conditions, with no child labour involved.

“We make this commitment to assure parents that, as well as being of top quality and durability, our school uniforms are “child friendly”, says Rosie Boles, Managing Director of Burgess.

Burgess accepts deposits on school uniform, giving customers the option to pay in installments to make it a little easier for parents. Veronica, our school uniform expert, makes sure to leave your child room to grow when fitting so now is a great time to come and see our uniform range in store.

Orders are now being taken for uniforms. Early bird offer – 10% off all school uniform items until end of June at Burgess.

Burgess are main suppliers of school uniform for:-

National Schools                                                      

  • Ardkeenan NS
  • Baylin NS
  • Ballybay NS
  • Ballyforan NS
  • Clonakilla NS
  • Clonown NS
  • Cornafulla NS
  • Cornamaddy NS
  • Curraghboy NS
  • Dean Kelly NS
  • Drumraney NS
  • Dysart NS
  • Mount Temple NS
  • Scoil na Gceithre Maistri
  • St. Mary’s NS
  • St. Peter’s NS
  • St. Paul’s NS
  • Summerhill NS
  • Tubberclair NS

Secondary Schools

  • Athlone Community College
  • Marist College
  • Our Lady’s Bower
  • Coláiste Chiaráin (formerly St. Aloysius College & St. Joseph’s College, Summerhill)

Summer Style at Burgess

Summer Style at Burgess

Burgess Department store, Athlone has holiday shopping sorted from swimwear to sun-dresses to luggage. The popular midlands department store stocks a wide range of swimwear – bikinis, swimsuits, tankinis and cover-ups – for effortless and flattering poolside style. The collection includes the Lepel, Panache and After Eden labels, with all swimwear pieces offered in bra-sizes ensuring great fit and comfort.

“Sometimes it can be tricky to find a bikini or swimsuit that fits perfectly,” said Veronica McDonald, Burgess swimwear buyer, “We offer a fitting service – as we do in our lingerie department – to help women choose the ideal fitting swimwear.”

“Swimsuits have definitely made a come-back and offer a smart, stylish alternative to the itsy bitsy bikini,” continued Veronica. “We have a great collection that really flatter – we have a brilliant swimsuit with a control panel from Fantasie. More casual tankinis are extremely popular at present. Complete the look with a pretty cover-up to bring you from hotel room, to poolside to café bar.”

Beach bags are great carry-alls – don’t forget sun protection cream, sun glasses and a sun hat! Burgess stock a great selection from the Joules label in a range of warm, summery colours.

 “It’s a good idea to invest in a pretty, lightweight summer dress that will see you through sunny days and balmy nights. We have some gorgeous luxe linen options from Gerry Weber, Eden Row and Precis. Complete with a pair of comfortable Carl Scarpa sandals – either flat or with a heel – perfect for sauntering through the local markets or shops,” said Veronica.

Burgess stocks a range of quality luggage from Samsonite, Reisenthal and American Tourister to get holiday wardrobes safely to and from your holiday destination. 

Grab a Sunny Bargain this June Bank Holiday Weekend

Burgess Bank Holiday Bonanza

Burgess of Athlone is holding a Bank Holiday Bonanza this weekend from Thursday 2nd June to Saturday 4th of June! With 20% OFF all full price pieces, shop your new summer look with great offers in every department from ladies fashion through to menswear. Now that the sun has arrived, you may want to refresh your swimwear look or beach style, this is the weekend to come and see what is on offer at Burgess.

Time to buy an outfit for an upcoming summer wedding or dress to impress at the races; come and see Burgess’ great range of ladies occasion wear with summer trends from Darling, Libra, Gerry Weber and Camelot, accessories from matching shoes and bags from Carl Scarpa to fascinators you’ll be spoiled for choice.

Don’t forget the gentlemen in your life. With 20% OFF all full price menswear and accessories in store it is time to get ready for a day at the races or look smart and stylish with our extensive range for that upcoming summer wedding! Splash out on some new accessories to make the most of the sunshine with 20% OFF handbags and scarves, shoes, sandals and sunglasses.

Brighten up your home or expand your casual dining options with vibrant summer patterns and exciting modern designs from Burgess Homewares collection instore now. Cool down in bed with 20% OFF 4.5 tog duvets.

Burgess Bank Holiday Bonanza is this weekend only, so don’t delay this weekend and you won’t be disappointed. Burgess opens from 9.30am until 6pm.