For the Scottish noble, see Janet Kennedy.
Janet Kennedy (28 June 1934 - 8 July 2021) was a British print designer known for her work on childrenswear[1] for Clothkits.
Kennedy was born to Stewart and Connie Eady in Pinner, Middlesex. She studied at the North London Collegiate school under Peggy Angus.[2] She then left to study sculpture at the Edinburgh College of Art.
Through Angus, Kennedy was introduced to artists in South-East England who were also interested in art for daily life. She established herself near Lewes and in 1971, joined a local company, Clothkits, a mail-order known for its kits to make colourful and easy-to-make children's clothes, as well as accessories and toys.[3] Clothkits expanded considerably during the 1970s, shaping British childrenswear fashion and establishing Kennedy's reputation as a pattern designer.
Kennedy was married to Tyl Kennedy; they had four children.