About The Collection
Jennifer Rothwell's latest print collection, the Harry Clarke Collection is inspired by the beautifully vivid colours and artworks by Irish stained glass artist, Harry Clarke. Noticing a similarity between her own use of colour and Clarke's, Jennifer set about creating a one of a kind limited edition print inspired by his work.
Jennifer wanted to celebrate Irish artists, folklore, legends and traditions through fashion in a modern and contemporary way. She was interested in Clarke’s stained glass windows married with his use of Irish fairy folklore mythology and wanted to introduce a new audience to his beautiful work. The designer was particularly drawn to the vibrant purples, blues, oranges and reds used in his The Eve of St. Agnes panel. She created a contemporary print with a traditional story. The design manages to perfectly capture the look of stained glass infused with light. Jennifer wanted to create a simple silhouette to showcase the striking, stunning print. She decided on beautiful, flowing dress shapes to create pieces of wearable art.