Ruby Mitchell Sherwin

I Have Prayed for You is a textile collection for fashion inspired by religious objects and iconography. Focusing on miraculous medals, it explores the aspects of protection and superstition that these objects hold. The collection is a contemporary approach to integrating these associations within fashion, reflecting on Irish cultural heritage.

These fabrics are made to hold the protective nature associated with religious medals, reflecting the dichotomy between security and raw, fragile flesh.

This collection combines knit and handcraft processes to create intricate fabrics using unconventional techniques and materials. Soft mohair and lambswool is used to mimic the fragility of flesh and delicacy, while metallic, durable yarns provide structure and protection to each fabric. Each sample is constructed to hold historical beliefs and ideals, offering the wearer a sense of security and confidence.