Lisa Shawgi
Lisa Shawgi Cowl Neck Wrap €98.00
“I spent most of my childhood in Sudan before moving to Dublin in 1995, and I often use the juxtaposition of both cultures as an inspiration for my creations,” explains Lisa Shawgi, a knitwear designer of Irish and Egyptian-Sudanese extraction.
Her inspiration comes from both cultural backgrounds. The result is eye-catching, feminine knitwear where attention to detail is an essential part of the handknitting.
After graduating from the National College of Art and Design she developed her technical skills by working for Lainey Keogh and Vera Wang before setting up her own label.
Finding a balance between creativity and the commercial side of the business is key, the designer explains.
“I see knitwear as a woven fabric to be tailored to create elegant and sophisticated finished pieces. Women in different cultures inspire me. I find how they dress, their attitude and what inspires them most interesting.”
Colour and texture are key elements to these soft, sensual styles.
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