Shirin NYC – by Quinee Balsov

As I was looking for inspiration for my work I came across German-born and New York-based artist/designer Shirin Roubeni. I immediately liked her design for its simplicity and poetry that fits both everyday life and dressing up. And I really like her concept of using environmentally safe ink for her prints.

Shirin is originally from Germany but moved to New York to study Illustrations at Parsons School of Design followed by studies in techniques of printed textiles at the Royal College of Art in London.

She’s described by friends and colleagues as a T-shirt couturier, and with her fine collection in eco-friendly and organic materials she prints the T-shirts with individually hand silk-screened prints using environmentally safe inks that provide a soft transparent look complemented by pure and vibrant Colors.

Each season, Shirin’s inspiration is unearthed from her surroundings as is reflected in her overstuffed scrapbooks of quirky keepsakes and sentimental treasures acquired in her world travels. Shirin is passionate about designing her own prints and textiles—a signature the collection is known for—preferring to always keep craftsmanship high and production low, ensuring that each wearer has a quality piece that is truly original.

If you need some eco-friendly inspiration check out more of Shirin’s work at www.shirinnyc.com