Electronic Sheep

BACKGROUND: Both designers are from Dublin and are currently based in London. Brenda and Helen studied at NCAD (National College of Art & Design, Dublin), but they also learnt their craft in stints at London’s Central Saint Martins, De Montfort University and the School of Visual Arts in New York. They have worked internationally and independently as fashion and graphic designers, as well as on continuous art and design projects for Glamour Magazine, New York; Swarovski; ST Fashion for Sunday Telegraph; The Sunday Times and the V&A Museum, London.

SIGNATURES: “Knitted tapestry-esque pieces. Unexpected colour.”

TRADEMARK PIECE: “Jacquard scarf.”

IDEAL CLIENT: “Bette Davis, a woman with attitude and style.”

THE COLLECTION: “Collage, 70s subcultures and fractals.”

CULTURAL INFLUENCES: “Electronic Sheep is a concept label. We are hugely influenced by and interested in 20th century and contemporary art. We have created a graphic novel since 1998 which inspires our collections. We also have recently made a ‘knitted film’ (from our jacquards) in conjunction with other artists and musicians.”

PLANS FOR 2013: “We are working on some more music and art collaborations. We also have plans to work with a designer based in Japan.”