Mango is not just a succulent fruit, it is also a collection of very young and dashing clothes from Spain, writes Gabrielle Williams.
The label, which sells in 244 stores around the world, has come to Arnotts in Dublin and will soon be found in the new Liffey Valley shopping centre.
If you have ever wondered why Spaniards look attractive, it probably has something to do with clothes. With 170 shops in Spain, they are likely to be wearing Mango. Though ultra simple, the collection is put together with such care that great variety is possible.
In some ways the basics are masculine. That ubiquitous black trouser suit is here too. But you can still feel like a woman, Mango insists.
Of course, if the suit jacket is worn with a mini and high heeled sandals you certainly won't end up a man. Colours include rich aubergenes and plum, moody greys and masses of black.
It is very sophisticated. None of this is very expensive, with a knitted jacket at £28.90, a mini £22.90, a bag £17.90, while top prices would be for the leathers with a black, fur-collared fitted jacket at £147. From jeans and oversized chinos to a send up of English "county" tweeds and twinsets, right through to the Jackie O dresses, the boatnecked tops, the easy tunics and mannish shirts, Mango explores every corner of fashion, making life easy for the devotee.