SINÉAD KELLY

from Apparel Design Showcase 2017: Instinct

by University of Minnesota College of Design

AARONN RICHTER

MISFITS, TROUBLEMAKERS, AND RENEGADES | Sinéad is recognized by her peers for her appreciation of bold prints, unabashed love of color, and the over the top style she utilizes in her designs and day-to-day lifestyle. Raised in a household fueled by adventure and nourished by art, Sinéad always dressed to the nines and decided to pursue her love of fashion through the study of apparel design. Armed with scissors and thread, she seeks to create size inclusive looks for playful and daring people with vivacious attitudes and underlying confidence. Ultimately, she aims to create clothing that will spark joy in the wearer; an unfaltering aspiration that has held true since she first cut up Barbie’s ball gown.

Misfits, Troublemakers, and Renegades is inspired by the modern girl gang movement trending in pop culture. Sinéad stays true to her rebellious outlook while stepping out of her comfort zone to explore new techniques. She strives to construct structured and detailed garments that strike pride in the wearer and encourages them to embrace their power, as well as their sexuality. The feminine details and light color palette seek to contrast, yet compliment the provocative edge and serve as a reminder that one’s softer side doesn’t compromise one’s strength.

EMAIL | sineadodessa@gmail.com

PORTFOLIO | sineadodessa.info

ZHE | Kyrie is passionate about approaching design with intention. Her focus is on technical design with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Kyrie’s other skills include pattern making, garment construction, and fit assessment. Caring deeply about the stories that come along with a garment, she is creative in her approach to sustainable fashion. She gets excited about creating affordable, beautiful clothes for everyday people that are based on principles they can support and feel good about. Reusing and recycling fabrics and findings is one of her favorite ways to implement sustainability in her designs.

Zhe is a clothing line made of reused materials. Designed for genderfluid, androgynous, agender, or otherwise non-binary identifying persons, Zhe is based on the concept of blurring the lines between traditional feminine and masculine styles. Non-gender and genderfluid persons deserve the chance to express their gender and personalities however they feel comfortable. Clothing gives us all the opportunity to show the world the best version of ourselves, and that should not be dependent upon our gender.