"Creative talent from Ireland, the UK, France, Italy, the USA and the UAE will present their fashion designs made entirely from recycled materials in the Helix, DCU from February 23-25, with the World Final taking place on February 24. The competition which is open to 12-19 year olds celebrates innovative and imaginative craftmanship, with a focus on promoting sustainability and the importance of a circular economy."
"Junk Kouture originated in Ireland, and was founded in 2010 by Donegal entrepreneurs Troy Armour and Elizabeth O'Donnell as a sustainable fashion competition for secondary school students. It has now become a big part of Irish school life, involving over half the nation's secondary schools. The programme has also expanded internationally to cities like London, New York, Paris, Milan, and Abu Dhabi."
"For the fourth year running, Eurospar returns as headline sponsor for the Irish competition in 2026, including supporting the Irish team at the upcoming World Final in Dublin on Tuesday 24th February. It will also sponsor the 2026 cycle of Junk Kouture, which kicks off with Irish regional finals in the Helix on March 9, 10,11 and continues with the Dublin City Final in May."
Creative teams from Ireland, the UK, France, Italy, the USA and the UAE will present fashion designs made entirely from recycled materials at the Helix, DCU from February 23–25, with the World Final on February 24. The competition is open to 12–19 year olds and emphasizes innovative craftsmanship, sustainability and the importance of a circular economy. Junk Kouture began in Ireland in 2010, founded by Troy Armour and Elizabeth O'Donnell, and now involves over half of Irish secondary schools while expanding internationally. A multidisciplinary judging panel will award the World Designer of the Year, and Eurospar returns as headline sponsor for 2026.
Read at Irish Independent
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