Fashion trends to mark the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising

To mark the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising 1916, two Irish designers have created special ways of commemorating this event. 

Máiréad deBláca uses the Easter Calla lily — wrought in hallmarked silver — as a symbol of remembrance for those who died and were executed.

Maria Parsons’ Terrible Beauty collection reflects the role of women in the rising, each hand-crafted suite named after an empowered female figure.

Grace centenary cuff, Maria Parsons, from €349

MÁIRÉAD DEBLÁCA: The Cork-born award-winning jewellery designer is inspired by nature.

All her pieces are designed and made in Ireland bearing a beautiful delicacy while being uniquely non-symmetrical.

Constance stacking rings, Maria Parsons, from €59

MARIA PARSONS: Taking inspiration from the urban landscape, especially architecture and monuments, Maria Parsons’ rediscovery of the rising sparked the creation of her 1916 collection, which is symbolic of bravery and strength.