THANKS TO her distinctive knitwear, featuring feminine, flattering shapes and vintage details, Jennie Atkinson has become a popular designer around the world. Her work has appeared in many Rowan magazines, as well as in her own books.
Do you have a favourite artist, writer, poet or musician who inspires you?
“I’m very drawn to the use of colour in painting, so I find the work of artists as diverse as Modigliani, Vanessa Bell, Monet, Cézanne, Van Gogh - and many more - inspiring in their use of colour combinations.”
Which designer has most inspired you?
“When I started designing, Marion Foale was my favourite knitwear designer – I loved the simplicity of her designs, her subtle use of textured stitches, and the ‘hand-made’ look of her garments. I also think…
