Whyte’s

One of my favourite «fantasy shopping» spots. Sadly most items are well out of my budget but this is a great place to pop your head into and see some beautiful works of art or interesting collectables. The collections change on a regular basis and they vary a huge amount so it’s always interesting to see what’s currently in the window.
The current collection (December 2015) is really worth a look. It is made up of music and sports memorabilia with items such as Madonna’s dress from «like a virgin», Bob Dylan’s signed guitar, Barbara Streisand’s gold shoes, a guitar signed by all of The Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen’s t-​shirt. Can you tell I’m not so interested in the sports? So if you’ve some money burning a hole in your pocket and you need to buy something totally frivolous take a look !

As a place to see rather than buy, Whyte’s crowded show room is a lesson in Irish art appreciation.
The pieces range in style and age — afte rall this is one of Dublin’s depots for gently letting go of one’s inherited and otherwise… er, saleable art collections. In their Molesworth st space you’ll get a peek at what a few of Dublin’s wealthiest and well-​to-​dos are turning out from their multi-​mill abodes… not that you’ll get names here, no. Whyte’s are of the old school, discreet, well versed in fine art and oh so professional.
So professional in fact that the auction house only puts on a few sales a year –and in Ballsbridge, not even at their home address! Get your hands on the next show catalogue and you can even bid online for a lot that strikes your fancy. How veddy veddy.