Clare OConnor

I am an artist & designer & I launched a brand of wearable art based on my paintings in January 2018. I wanted to create a brand that is unique, striking & luxurious which would bring my art to another level. My paintings, which my brand is inspired and based on are vibrant, colourful, positive and energetic and aim to uplift the viewer and they will really appeal to customers who enjoy & appreciate Art, Luxury & living a positive lifestyle. I am hugely into self-development, finding & following our own unique path & accessing & fostering the creativity we all have innately. My aim is to create art and a brand that empowers us to be ourselves. I currently have a range of accessories for men and women which are designed in Ireland & made in Italy. I have a series of 100% Silk, Modal/Silk & Modal/Cashmere scarves, pocket squares and fashion masks and I am soon launching Tote bags & Bambo pillows. Since launching, my brand packaging was shortlisted in the Irish Print Awards in the Luxury Packaging section and I've been a finalist for the Accessory Designer of the Year 2019 in the Irish Fashion Innovation Awards, a finalist for the Best New Business Category in the Meath Style Awards 2019, a finalist for Best Retail/Fashion in the National Start-up Awards 2019 & most recently a finalist for Best in Accessories in the Meath Style Awards 2020 which has been postponed until later in the year.