Sustainability is alive-alive-oh! Clodagh's design made from 2000 mussels wins her Junk Kouture World Designer of Year
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Bibi Lynch, Nell Czubak (centre) and Siobhan McGrane from Swords Community College with their creation Inferno Attire at the Junk Kouture World Final sponsored by EUROSPAR at the Helix Theatre, Dublin. Picture Brian McEvoyImage 2 of 25
Ukrainian student Amelia Karashtefan from Colaiste Nano Nagle, Limerick, in the design ' I'm Your Venus ' made from tent and insulation, reflecting the designer's journey from Ukraine to Ireland, at the Junk Kouture World Final sponsored by EUROSPAR at the Helix Theatre, Dublin. Picture Brian McEvoyImage 3 of 25
Junk Kouture World Designer of the Year at the Helix Theatre, Dublin is ‘Aquacultural’ by Clodagh Ramsey from Wilson’s Hospital School. Pic: Brian McEvoyImage 4 of 25
Junk Kouture World Designer of the Year at the Helix Theatre, Dublin is ‘Aquacultural’ by Clodagh Ramsey from Wilson’s Hospital School. Pic: Brian McEvoyImage 5 of 25
Junk Kouture World Designer of the Year at the Helix Theatre, Dublin is ‘Aquacultural’ by Clodagh Ramsey from Wilson’s Hospital School. Pic: Brian McEvoyImage 6 of 25
Lucy Champ from Moate Community School in the creation Alpacalypse made from 5kg of organic alpaca wool, twine and leather at the the Junk Kouture World Final sponsored by EUROSPAR at the Helix Theatre, Dublin. Picture: Brian McEvoyImage 7 of 25
Pictured at the Junk Kouture World Final sponsored by EUROSPAR at the Helix Theatre, were Lucy Champ from Moate Community School in the design 'Alpacalypse', Nel Czubak of Swords Community College in 'Inferno Attire', and Naellia Zint from Lycee Polyvalent Georges Baumont, France, in design 'Union-Durable'. Picture: Brian McEvoyImage 8 of 25
At the Junk Kouture World Final sponsored by EUROSPAR at the Helix Theatre,Dublin is Nel Czubak of Swords Community College in 'Inferno Attire', Hasseena Atariwa of High School of Fashion Industries, New York in 'La Voix du Congo', Malak Abouelouafa El Idrissi from Istituto Arturo Checchi, Italy in 'Girl on Fire' and Krupa Varughese from Abu Dhabi Indian School in design 'Eclectic Earth Ensemble'. Picture Brian McEvoyImage 9 of 25
All SmilesJunk Kouture World Designer of the Year at the Helix Theatre,Dublin is ‘Aquacultural’ by Clodagh Ramsey from Wilson’s Hospital School, Co Westmeath. This 32kg organic waste design champions sustainable food production and gender equality, made from over 2000 mussel shells. Pic: Brian McEvoyImage 10 of 25
Junk Kouture World Designer of the Year at the Junk Kouture World Final at the Helix Theatre,Dublin is ‘Aquacultural’ by Clodagh Ramsey from Wilson’s Hospital School, Co Westmeath. This 32kg organic waste design champions sustainable food production and gender equality, made from over 2000 mussel shells. Pic: Brian McEvoyImage 11 of 25
Junk Kouture London Designer of the Year at the Junk Kouture World Final at the Helix Theatre,Dublin is ‘The Joanie’ by Ella Sharp from Hillhead High School, Glasgow. Inspired by the 40th anniversary of women’s Olympic marathon participation, ‘The Joanie’ honors Joan Benoit, the trailblazer who proved women belong in elite sports. Pic: Brian McEvoyImage 12 of 25
Junk Kouture London Designer of the Year at the Junk Kouture World Final at the Helix Theatre,Dublin is ‘The Joanie’ by Ella Sharp from Hillhead High School, Glasgow. Inspired by the 40th anniversary of women’s Olympic marathon participation, ‘The Joanie’ honors Joan Benoit, the trailblazer who proved women belong in elite sports. Pic: Brian McEvoyImage 13 of 25
Junk Kouture London Designer of the Year at the Junk Kouture World Final at the Helix Theatre,Dublin is ‘The Joanie’ by Ella Sharp from Hillhead High School, Glasgow. Inspired by the 40th anniversary of women’s Olympic marathon participation, ‘The Joanie’ honors Joan Benoit, the trailblazer who proved women belong in elite sports. Pic: Brian McEvoyImage 14 of 25
Junk Kouture New York Designer of the Year at the Junk Kouture World Final at the Helix Theatre,Dublin is ‘Aqua Marina’ by Lisbeth Tavard, Isabella Vallejo from Union City High School, New Jersey. Made from 70 discarded life jackets and 60 repurposed water bottles, this design reflects the damage caused by human waste. Pic: Brian McEvoyImage 15 of 25
Junk Kouture New York Designer of the Year at the Junk Kouture World Final at the Helix Theatre,Dublin is ‘Aqua Marina’ by Lisbeth Tavard, Isabella Vallejo from Union City High School, New Jersey. Made from 70 discarded life jackets and 60 repurposed water bottles, this design reflects the damage caused by human waste. Pic: Brian McEvoyImage 16 of 25
Junk Kouture Abu Dhabi Designer of the Year at the Helix Theatre,Dublin is ‘Sanskriti’ by Catherine Deyis from Sharjah English School, blending sustainability and Indian heritage in a traditional lengha choli. Pic: Brian McEvoy.Image 17 of 25
Junk Kouture Abu Dhabi Designer of the Year at the Helix Theatre,Dublin is ‘Sanskriti’ by Catherine Deyis from Sharjah English School, blending sustainability and Indian heritage in a traditional lengha choli. Pic: Brian McEvoy.Image 18 of 25
Junk Kouture Milan Designer of the Year at the Junk Kouture World Final at the Helix Theatre,Dublin is ‘Mermurder’ by Elena Bonoli, Mila Cipolloni, Maia Giustiniani from Liceo Artistico Donato Bramante, Italy. Inspired by 19th-century fashion and the devastating impact of whaling, ‘Mermurder’ highlights the exploitation of whales and ocean pollution. Pic: Brian McEvoyImage 19 of 25
Junk Kouture Milan Designer of the Year at the Junk Kouture World Final at the Helix Theatre,Dublin is ‘Mermurder’ by Elena Bonoli, Mila Cipolloni, Maia Giustiniani from Liceo Artistico Donato Bramante, Italy. Inspired by 19th-century fashion and the devastating impact of whaling, ‘Mermurder’ highlights the exploitation of whales and ocean pollution. Pic: Brian McEvoyImage 20 of 25
Junk Kouture Paris Designer of the Year at the Junk Kouture Woyld Final at the Helix Theatre Dublin is ‘Black and White’ by Raphaël Bernard, Liliane Verbeke, Timmy Dahmani from Lycée Sonia Delaunay, France, made entirely from black and white denim. Its bold patchwork shows the difference between waste and renewal. Pic: Brian McEvoyImage 21 of 25
Junk Kouture Paris Designer of the Year at the Junk Kouture Woyld Final at the Helix Theatre Dublin is ‘Black and White’ by Raphaël Bernard, Liliane Verbeke, Timmy Dahmani from Lycée Sonia Delaunay, France, made entirely from black and white denim. Its bold patchwork shows the difference between waste and renewal. Pic: Brian McEvoyImage 22 of 25
Junk Kouture World Designer of the Year at the Junk Kouture World Final at the Helix Theatre,Dublin is ‘Aquacultural’ by Clodagh Ramsey from Wilson’s Hospital School, Co Westmeath. This 32kg organic waste design champions sustainable food production and gender equality, made from over 2000 mussel shells. Pic: Brian McEvoyImage 23 of 25
(Left to Right) Junk Kouture Milan Designer of the Year is 'Mermurder' by Elena Bonoli, Mila Cipolloni, Maia Giustiniani from Liceo Artistico Donato Bramante, Italy, Junk Kouture Paris Designer of the Year is 'Black and White' by Raphael Bernard, Liliane Verbeke, Timmy Dahmani from Lycee Sonia Delaunay, France, made entirely from black and white denim, Junk Kouture World Designer of the Year and Junk Kouture Dublin Designer of the Year is 'Aquacultural ' by Clodagh Ramsey from Wilson's Hospital School, Co Westmeath, Junk Kouture Abu Dhabi Designer of the Year is 'Sanskriti' by Catherine Deyis from Sharjah English School, Junk Kouture New York Designer of the Year is 'Aqua Marina' by Lisbeth Tavard, Isabella Vallejo from Union City High School, New Jersey and Junk Kouture London Designer of the Year is 'The Joanie' by Ella Sharp from Hillhead High School, Glasgow, at the Junk Kouture World Final 2024 at The Helix in Dublin.Picture: Brian McEvoyNo Repro FeeImage 24 of 25
Junk Kouture World Designer of the Year at the Junk Kouture World Final at the Helix Theatre,Dublin is announced as ‘Aquacultural’ by Clodagh Ramsey (Centre) from Wilson’s Hospital School, Co Westmeath. This 32kg organic waste design champions sustainable food production and gender equality, made from over 2000 mussel shells. Pic: Brian McEvoyImage 25 of 25
(Left to Right) Junk Kouture Milan Designer of the Year is 'Mermurder' by Elena Bonoli, Mila Cipolloni, Maia Giustiniani from Liceo Artistico Donato Bramante, Italy, Junk Kouture Paris Designer of the Year is 'Black and White' by Raphael Bernard, Liliane Verbeke, Timmy Dahmani from Lycee Sonia Delaunay, France, made entirely from black and white denim, Junk Kouture World Designer of the Year and Junk Kouture Dublin Designer of the Year is 'Aquacultural ' by Clodagh Ramsey from Wilson's Hospital School, Co Westmeath, Junk Kouture Abu Dhabi Designer of the Year is 'Sanskriti' by Catherine Deyis from Sharjah English School, Junk Kouture New York Designer of the Year is 'Aqua Marina' by Lisbeth Tavard, Isabella Vallejo from Union City High School, New Jersey and Junk Kouture London Designer of the Year is 'The Joanie' by Ella Sharp from Hillhead High School, Glasgow, at the Junk Kouture World Final 2024 at The Helix in Dublin.Picture: Brian McEvoyNo Repro FeeSustainability was alive-alive-oh in the Helix last night as an Irish design made from 2000 mussel shells was crowned Junk Kouture World Designer of the Year.
Clodagh Ramsey, a student at Wilson’s Hospital School, walked away as the overall winner for her design ‘Aquacultural’, a 32kg organic waste design that champions sustainable food production and gender equality.
Aquacultural was one of 60 finalist teams from Ireland, the UK, France, Italy, the USA, and the UAE that presented couture designs made entirely from recycled materials at the EUROSPAR Junk Kouture World Final.
This year’s event marked 15 years of Junk Kouture in Ireland, celebrating its impact in fostering sustainable, creative talent of young people 12-19 years old.
The designs were evaluated by a judging panel of experts in sustainability, fashion, education, and entertainment including American eco-designer, climate activist, Global JK ambassador and author Maya Penn, buying director of Primark Sally Taylor, Parisian it-girl and champion of sustainable fashion Lise Pierron and fashion designer and founder of sustainable luxury womenswear brand SML London Stephen McLaughlin.
Full list of winners:
• Junk Kouture World Designer of the Year is ‘Aquacultural’ by Clodagh Ramsey from Wilson’s Hospital School. This 32kg organic waste design champions sustainable food production and gender equality, made from over 2000 mussel shells.
• Junk Kouture Dublin Designer of the Year is ‘Aquacultural’ by Clodagh Ramsey from Wilson’s Hospital School.
• Winner of the Performance Award is ‘Alpacalypse’ by Emma Kinahan, Lucy Champ, Emma Keane from Moate Community School, made from 5kg of organic alpaca wool with twine and leather details.
• Junk Kouture London Designer of the Year is ‘The Joanie’ by Ella Sharp from Hillhead High School, Glasgow. Inspired by the 40th anniversary of women’s Olympic marathon participation, ‘The Joanie’ honors Joan Benoit, the trailblazer who proved women belong in elite sports.
• Junk Kouture Milan Designer of the Year is ‘Mermurder’ by Elena Bonoli, Mila Cipolloni, Maia Giustiniani from Liceo Artistico Donato Bramante, Italy. Inspired by 19th-century fashion and the devastating impact of whaling, ‘Mermurder’ highlights the exploitation of whales and ocean pollution.
• Junk Kouture Paris Designer of the Year is ‘Black and White’ by Raphaël Bernard, Liliane Verbeke, Timmy Dahmani from Lycée Sonia Delaunay, France, made entirely from black and white denim. Its bold patchwork shows the difference between waste and renewal.
• Junk Kouture New York Designer of the Year is ‘Aqua Marina’ by Lisbeth Tavard, Isabella Vallejo from Union City High School, New Jersey. Made from 70 discarded life jackets and 60 repurposed water bottles, this design reflects the damage caused by human waste.
• Junk Kouture Abu Dhabi Designer of the Year is ‘Sanskriti’ by Catherine Deyis from Sharjah English School. It blends sustainability and Indian heritage in a traditional lengha choli.
• Winner of the Junior Designer Award Powered by EUROSPAR is ‘Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover’ by Irmak Karakus and Thasmika Naidoo from Sunmarke School, Dubai, UAE, challenges society’s habit of making assumptions based on appearance.
• Winner of the Wearable Art Award Powered by Claire Garvey Designer is ‘Lír’s Child’ by Caitlin Clarke, Amy Rose Lynam from Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan, Dublin.
• Winner of the Ready to Wear Award ‘Cerulean’ by Tabitha Riley from Ribston Hall High School, Gloucester, a tribute to creativity, education, and sustainability made from window blinds.
• Winner of the STEAM Award Powered by Atlantic Technological University is ‘La Voix Du Congo’ by Hasseena Atariwa and Nassima Achiba from High School of Fashion Industries, New York City. The design sheds light on the link between modern technology and the struggles over minerals that fuel instability.
• Winner of the Innovation Award Powered by DHL is ‘Natural Allure’ by Stephanie O’Connor and Sienna Howe from Colaiste Bride, Wexford. It celebrates sustainable fashion using 100% handmade, biodegradable bark cloth from the Mutuba tree.
• Winner of the Cultural Couture Award Powered by Dublin City Council ‘Eclectic Earth Ensemble’, Priya Sivadas, Niharika Pramod, Krupa Varughese made by Date Palm Leaves, Jute, Sackcloth and Coconut Husk.
• Winner of the SDG Award is ‘Vision Zero’ is Christina Whelan, Tara Johnson and Caitlin Cussen from Ursuline Secondary School, Thurles. Inspired by the RSA’s Vision Zero campaign and a personal bike accident, ‘Vision Zero’ raises awareness of road safety.
• Winner of the Purposeful Plastic Award is ‘Calypso’ by Mia Gicquel and Isabella Godfrey from Jersey College For Girls, Jersey made entirely from plastic, transforming 2kg of waste into couture.
• Winner of the Glamour Award is ‘Girl on Fire’ bu Sabrine Abouelouafa El Idrissi, Malak Abouelouafa El Idrissi from Istituto Arturo Checchi, Italy, it captures nature’s raw power and promise of renewal.