Tipperary school announced as world finalists for design competition

The Ursuline Secondary School, Thurles, has been selected as one of the ten teams selected to participate in the World Finals of Junk Kouture.

Vision Zero by Christina Whelan, Tara Johnson, Caitlin Cussen of Ursuline Secondary School, Tipperary made from seatbelts and high visibility vests as the designers were inspired by the RSA’s campaign Vision Zero.

Last night, the Junk Kouture Dublin City Final brought a showcase of creativity and sustainability to the RDS, where ten teams were announced as World Finalists.

The designers impressed judges and audiences alike with their innovative fashion creations, all made from recycled materials, showing that sustainability and high fashion can go hand in hand.

This year's final was also livestreamed globally on RTÉ Player for the first time.
 
From up-cycled tealights to mussel shells turned couture, each design carried powerful messages about pressing issues such as Ireland’s housing crisis and the environmental impact of fast fashion.

Now, the ten teams are set to represent Ireland in the Junk Kouture World Final, where they will compete for the title of World Designer of the Year.