Fashion designers outstanding in their field with gowns made from fertiliser bags

The 10 teams representing Ireland on the world stage include Queen of the Kings by John Coughlan and Lucy Murphy of Colaiste Pobail Bheanntrai, Cork — crafted from silage wrap, fertiliser bags and an old football

The 10 teams announced as World Finalists at the Junk Kouture Dublin City Final at the RDS Dublin. Picture: Brian McEvoy

We've all heard of models who'd look fabulous even wearing a bin bag — but there are designers out there too who'd make any old scrap from potato sacks to high-vis vests look only spectactular. And now 10 of the country's top teams have been announced as world finalists in the Junk Kouture World final. 

The designers and models will now represent Ireland in the competition for the prestigious title of World Designer of the Year. They all impressed the judges and audiences at the Junk Kouture Dublin City Final this week.