Irish team's sustainable design makes history at Junk Kouture world final in Abu Dhabi

The team from Longford made quite an impression with their 'Back to the Future' design using scrapyard wipers, an old aerial and a recycled laundry basket

Joshua Osabuehien (18) and Solomon Eduard (17) from Cnoc Mhuire Secondary School in Longford, made history by winning the debut edition of the Junk Kouture World Final and being crowned the first-ever World Sustainable Designer of the Year

Thu, 12 Jan, 2023 - 17:35

Caroline Delaney and Michelle McGlynn

Joshua Osabuehien (18) and Solomon Eduard (17) from Cnoc Mhuire Secondary School in Longford, made history by winning the debut edition of the Junk Kouture World Final and being crowned the first-ever World Sustainable Designer of the Year.

Held at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, the World Final saw six incredible designs reign supreme over 53 other recycled couture pieces, all conceived, crafted and modelled by eco-conscious student teams from the UAE, France, Italy, Ireland, Britain, and USA.