Shining light on Junk Koutures participating schools, educators and creators!      COLÁISTE NANO NAGLE SCHOOL      Coláiste Nano Nagle Limerick has been participating in Junk Kouture from the outset. Over the past decade the competition has played an important part of our Senior Cycle Art, Green Schools and Transition Year Programmes.     The competition offers our students a platform to showcase their creative abilities. Each year the students at our … Continued

Following on from our School Spotlight May edition, let’s take a look at some of the amazing designs that Moate Community School has produced over the years.       ATTIRE: Michelle Corcoran and Elvira Browne (16 years old) This piece was carefully crafted using bicycle tubing, car tyre tubing and thread! Michelle collected the materials from a bicycle repair shop and … Continued

Shining light on Junk Koutures participating schools, educators and creators!      MOATE COMMUNITY SCHOOL      The students from Moate Community School have been taking part in Junk Kouture since the beginning of the competition in 2010. Every year, the school delivers creative and innovative ideas and show-stopping designs.  Recently, we got to chat with Moate Community School art teacher Pamela … Continued

Roz Purcell   Louis Walsh and Michelle Visage to return for Junk Kouture 2021 As the competition continues its partnership with RTÉ and the Creative Ireland Programme   Junk Kouture is back and with a brand-new face on the star-studded judging panel as best-selling cookbook author, podcaster, entrepreneur and fashion-upcycling enthusiast Roz Purcell joins the … Continued

JUNK KOUTURE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH CLIMATE WEEK NYC!    THE BIGGEST CLIMATE EVENT OF 2021 JOINS THE WORLD’S LARGEST PLATFORM OF YOUTH EXPRESSION, FASHION AND SUSTAINABILITY.       “We are beyond excited to partner with Junk Kouture as our Sustainable Living Program Partner for Climate Week NYC 2021. With a keen focus on youth activism and education … Continued

One of the most renowned international fashion magazines Marie Claire has featured Junk Kouture in their Italy May issue, ahead of our launch in Milan this September.   Marie Claire is widely known as one of the most well-regarded fashion publications, feeding readers content including fashion shoots and stories from the local and international fashion scenes. … Continued

As you add the finishing touches to your creations and with the competition closing date looming (Friday 30th April) here’s all you need to know.

When you are creating your Junk Kouture masterpiece, it’s important to choose the right materials. But what happens after that? If you can envision your design and you have the materials, the next task at hand is to work out what techniques you will need to use to manipulate your materials and create something show stopping. Not … Continued

Over the years at Junk Kouture, we have seen many weird, wacky but always wonderful designs. Every year, our judges are keen to see different materials being used by creators who are dying to break the mold and make a lasting impression. We even have a prize for this: The Most Unusual Material Award. Contestants will rack their brains to find the most … Continued

Meet Aoibheann McCaul, hugely successful Irish actress and voice over artist.     And she’s one of our Junk Kouture Alumni! You probably know her from her roles in Hardy Bucks and Fair City, just to name a few!    Aoibheann took part in the competition in 2002 as a designer, creator and performer. Recently, we got a chance to speak with her … Continued

International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate all the achievements of women around the world. Here at Junk Kouture, the majority of our vibrant team are women. These dynamic, talented and unique women are at the centre of who we are as a company and we are so very proud of them. Today, we wanted to take some time to appreciate them.    … Continued