A load of rubbish at Junk Kouture fashion finale
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.
“With almost 1,000 entries this year, the competition is getting tougher,” said Junk Kouture co-founder Elizabeth Curran.
“The standard of outfits this year was unbelievable on every level. The judges had an unenviable job on their hands to decide on the winners.”
The overall winner of the competition was ‘Le Paon Majestueux’, (‘The Majestic Peacock’), designed by Luke McEvoy from Elphin Community College, Roscommon, and modelled by Sarah Cox.
The stunning creation was made from chicken wire, old magazines, aluminium, and peacock feathers.
Along with a winning prize of €500, Luke secured a €2,500 for his school and some iPad Minis. He also won a bursary to study fashion knitwear and textiles at the Limerick School of Art and Design.
The southern winner of the competition was titled ‘Genesis Reborn’, an offering from Castlecomer Community School in Kilkenny.
Carndonagh Community School in Galway and Moate Community School in Westmeath won the special glamour prize, presented by model and Junk Kouture judge Vogue Williams.
Both winners will now attend the Royal Film Premiere in London later this year.
“The level of creativity and passion on show tonight was truly phenomenal,” said Laura Lynch from Bank of Ireland, one of the sponsors of the event, along with Repak. “We’re delighted to support a competition which makes dreams come true and empowers Ireland’s young people to collaborate and innovate.
“I am sure we will hear lots more from these talented young people well into the future.”
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