SIX Donegal schools are preparing to compete in the Junk Kouture Dublin City Final tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7.
Taking place in The Helix, 60 talented design teams from across the country will gather in the capital to battle it out for a place in the Junk Kouture World Final 2025.
The six local designs and students competing at the Dublin City Final are: Freedom by Maia McDermott, Alicia Atherton and Clara Doherty from Moville Community College, created from sea shells and broken mirrors; Redress, Rebuild, Remodel by Rose Gaffey and Ava Molloy from Loreto Community School Milford, created from airtight membrane and pipe lagging; Venom and Vines by Marija Cernikova, Molly Markey and Anika Beu from Inver College, Carrickmacross, created from crisp pockets; Acro irus by Alana Doherty from Carndonagh Community School, created from old cloths, wire and cardboard; Apricityby Lily McGonigle and Niamh Donaghy from Carndonagh Community School, created from wallpaper and old costumes; and Siren Song by Zara Doherty and Niamh Byrne from Deele College, created from cans and shower loofahs.
Celebrating its 15th year of creativity, innovation, and climate-conscious design, Junk Kouture continues to champion the next generation of Irish creatives.
Each design featured in the show is aligned with at least one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), encouraging students to use fashion as a vehicle for change and to address environmental and social issues through their creativity.
Recognised as an SDG Champion by the Department of Environment, Climate, and Communications in Ireland, Junk Kouture is proud to empower young minds to innovate for a better future.
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