10 teams are set to represent Ireland in the Junk Kouture World Final.
The world finalists were announced at the Junk Kouture Dublin City Final at the RDS.
Young designers from across the country wowed judges and audiences alike with their innovative fashion creations.
Sustainability went hand-in-hand with high fashion as every outfit was made from recycled materials.
For the first time ever, the Junk Kouture Dublin City Final reached audiences around the world.
It was live-streamed globally on the RTÉ Player.
The 10-winning teams will represent Ireland in the Junk Kouture World Final.
They will compete for the prestigious title of World Designer of the Year.
This year’s Junk Kouture Dublin City Final was judged by fashion designer Claire Garvey, sustainability innovator Fionn Ferreira and former Junk Kouture champion and fashion designer Mariusz Malon.
The 10 World Finalists are:
Alpacalypse by Emma Kinahan, Lucy Champ and Emma Keane of Moate Community School, Westmeath made from alpaca wool and synthetic leather.
Lady of the Landscape by Aisling McFadden, Eabha McGinley and Sinead Browne of Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola, Donegalmade from old duvets, prams from the bogland and 250 plastic bottles.
Queen of the Kings by John Coughlan and Lucy Murphy ofColaiste Pobail Bheanntrai, Cork made from silage wrap, fertilizer bags and an old football.
Inferno Attire by Siobhan McGrane, Bibi Lynch and Nel Czubak of Swords Community College, Dublin made from potato sacks, 800 crushed tealights, a hay net and a Halloween mask.
Vision Zero by Christina Whelan, Tara Johnson, Caitlin Cussen of Ursuline Secondary School, Tipperarymade from seatbelts and high visibility vests as the designers were inspired by the RSA’s campaign Vision Zero.
Natural Allure by Stephanie O’Connor and Sienna Howe of Colaiste Bride, Wexford made from the bark of the Ugandan Mutuba tree and 2,500 beads hand quilled from olds books.
La Mer Bougie by Charlotte Monaghan, Ciara McDonagh and Jade O’Mailey of Sancta Maria College, Mayo made from tealights, wicks, pipes and rope.
Lir’s Child by Caitlin Clarke and Amy Rose Lynam ofLoreto Secondary School, Dublin made from dried reeds, charity shop denim and plastic milk cartons.
Aquacultural by Clodagh Ramsey of Wilson’s Hospital School, Westmeath made from over 2,000 Irish blue mussel shells, charity shop lace, old hair extensions and feathers.
I’m Your Venus by Ameliia Karashtefan, Viktoriia Romanchenko and Natalie Quinn Sheehan of Colaiste Nano Nagle, Limerickmade from old tents, floor installation and bottle caps.
You can catch all the highlights from the Junk Kouture Dublin City Final on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player on Wednesday, October 16, at 7pm.
