When did you set up your business and why?
I started my business nearly two years ago while on maternity leave with my third child.
I had been working as a children's designer in the same job for a long time and I was ready for a change.
I had always pictured myself starting a brand of my own and it felt like a good time!
Can you explain your process?
I have always loved conversational prints and clothes that tell a story.
My inspiration comes from my kids and their general everyday madness at home.
The tone of the brand is a little bit weird and funny. I spent years designing kids’ clothes and I would always find myself saying “I would wear this”, so I had to do matching adult styles!
Banana Berry is designed by Sarah Lynskey in Dublin and made ethically in Portugal.
Banana Berry is designed by me in Dublin and made ethically in Portugal. I use organic cotton for each style, so everything is comfortable, fun and easy to wear.
What is your best-seller?
I recently launched Banana Berry's first baby product. It was made from the leftover fabric of the 'Squiggle Sweater'. It has had such a brilliant reaction so, hopefully, it's the first of many baby products!
What is it about your business that brings you joy?
I have learned so many new skills from starting my own business. I have gone from being a designer to also being an average photographer, a bad accountant and an overworked social media manager to name only a few new job titles!
But jokes aside, I love the challenge and I am never bored!
Sarah Lynskey loves designing clothes that tell a story.
What are your hopes for the next year?
I hope to bring new designs, new products and a pop-up or two! I hope to do some collaborations to help the business grow!
What advice would you give to another start-up business?
I would say go for it! If you don't try you will never know. You will learn so much in the process about yourself, not to mention a tonne of new skills! It feels good to try something new and get out of your comfort zone! You will never be bored!
https://bananaberrydesign.com/
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When did you set up your business and why?
I started my business nearly two years ago while on maternity leave with my third child.
I had been working as a children's designer in the same job for a long time and I was ready for a change.
I had always pictured myself starting a brand of my own and it felt like a good time!
Can you explain your process?
I have always loved conversational prints and clothes that tell a story.
My inspiration comes from my kids and their general everyday madness at home.
The tone of the brand is a little bit weird and funny. I spent years designing kids’ clothes and I would always find myself saying “I would wear this”, so I had to do matching adult styles!
Banana Berry is designed by Sarah Lynskey in Dublin and made ethically in Portugal.
Banana Berry is designed by me in Dublin and made ethically in Portugal. I use organic cotton for each style, so everything is comfortable, fun and easy to wear.
What is your best-seller?
I recently launched Banana Berry's first baby product. It was made from the leftover fabric of the 'Squiggle Sweater'. It has had such a brilliant reaction so, hopefully, it's the first of many baby products!
What is it about your business that brings you joy?
I have learned so many new skills from starting my own business. I have gone from being a designer to also being an average photographer, a bad accountant and an overworked social media manager to name only a few new job titles!
But jokes aside, I love the challenge and I am never bored!
Sarah Lynskey loves designing clothes that tell a story.
What are your hopes for the next year?
I hope to bring new designs, new products and a pop-up or two! I hope to do some collaborations to help the business grow!
What advice would you give to another start-up business?
I would say go for it! If you don't try you will never know. You will learn so much in the process about yourself, not to mention a tonne of new skills! It feels good to try something new and get out of your comfort zone! You will never be bored!
https://bananaberrydesign.com/
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