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- Sinéad O’Brien
Sinéad
O’Brien
UPROOTED
My collection UPROOTED is a deeply personal exploration of identity, belonging, and coming of age. Drawing from the richness of my multicultural upbringing and the many moves around the world that shaped my formative years, the collection captures the beauty and complexity of growing up between places, cultures, and identities.
Tartan print textiles feature prominently, inspired by the red, white, and blue plastic shopping bags that have become a global symbol of movement and temporary belonging. These more grounded tartan textiles are contrasted with soft, lacy crochet pieces inspired by a Mozambican capulana flower print, blending cultures and depicting the melting-pot nature of the collection.
At the heart of this collection is sustainability. Each piece is crafted using only natural fibers and created through slow, conscious, and handcrafted processes: knit, crochet, and stitching. I work exclusively with 100% biodegradable fibers, South African cotton yarn hand-dyed with GOTS-certified dyes, and Irish linen from Thomas Fergusons, reflecting both sides of my heritage while aligning with a vision for ethical, meaningful design.
UPROOTED is a celebration of the beautiful cultures that have shaped me, weaving together my unique coming-of-age stories into a collection that honors the richness of a wonderful life lived between worlds.