We’ve spent years building relationships with farmers, spinners and makers across Ireland and the UK, and the beginning of our supply chain is never more than one personal phone call away. That level of transparency and closeness is incredibly important to us.
Design-wise, nature is always my biggest source of inspiration. Irish knitwear has such a rich storytelling heritage, every Aran stitch traditionally held meaning and I’ve always loved that emotional connection to clothing. Some of my earliest designs came from painting flowers in my own garden, and that balance between craftsmanship, art and functionality still sits at the heart of everything we do.
Ultimately, I never wanted to create more disposable ‘things’. I wanted to build pieces people form attachments to, repair, keep for years and eventually pass on to someone else.
We stock forever pieces. Right now, that means jumpers, cardigans, and accessories using only natural fibres like Scottish superfine lambswool, Italian Cashwool, alpaca, merino wool, silk and cashmere blends. These are items designed to be kept, repaired, and worn for years. They aren’t just for one season; they are the pieces you’ll still be reaching for in a decade.
No, I fell into being a designer by accident really. Even though I grew up in a house full of fabric and loved collecting, I like to say I’ve lived many lives in my career but this one has to be my favourite. Design always followed me, whether I was running creative campaigns or making things for my daughter.
During maternity leave, I started picking up creative hobbies I hadn’t had time for in years, which led to design and pattern-making courses. I realized I wanted to recreate heritage pieces I loved, and create art-led pieces I simply couldn’t find. I fell in love with the whole process, from the initial moodboarding and colour theory right through to creating the finished piece.