A load of rubbish at Junk Kouture fashion finale

From rags to riches, from trash to flash — this year’s Junk Kouture final was, as ever, a sight to behold.

Now in its fifth year, the competition challenges students to create high-end wearable fashion from everyday rubbish that would normally find its way into the bin.

After months of preparation, talented teens from 80 secondary schools across the country took to the stage for the grand final at the 3Arena in Dublin City, strutting their stuff in handmade designs.