Junk Kouture 2014 is here!! Rosanna Unveiled as New Fashion Judge!
Friday, February 07, 2014
Having seen some of last years Junk Kouture creations on the West Coast Cooler Belfast FASHIONWEEK catwalk, I can honestly say I was totally blown away by the level of creativity on display!
I'm therefore very pleased to announce that Junk Kouture, Ireland's best recycled fashion competition, shall be returning once again for a fourth year and brings with it a new face on the judging panel in the form of former Miss World, Rosanna Davison. Rosanna will bring a touch of glamour and worldly fashion knowledge to the already impressive judging line-up, which includes the much loved stylist and TV Presenter, Darren Kennedy, Art and Design educator, Tracy Fahey and environmental awareness expert, Yvonne Holmes.
Junk Kouture's four expert judges will be responsible for finding and crowning the winner of Junk Kouture Recycled Fashion Competition 2014 which is proudly supported by Bank of Ireland and European Recycling Platform (ERP), the only pan-European compliance scheme for electronic waste and battery recycling.
Friday 24th January marked the opening of online registration for the talented students across the North and South of Ireland, who are hoping to be a part of Junk Kouture 2014.
Elizabeth Curran, co-founder of Junk Kouture said, 'We're thrilled to finally announce this year's judging panel. Each of our judges will bring unrivalled knowledge of their diverse backgrounds to the competition, which we feel guarantees an admirable judging panel for teenagers entering the competition this year.'
The judges also gave us a sneak peek into what exactly they will be looking for from this year's entrants. Rosanna Davison who has spent years in the fashion industry, fronting high-end designer campaigns, both as a model and brand ambassador, will be looking out for creations that truly belong on the catwalk or on the front cover of a glossy magazine. ITV This Morning's style presenter, Darren Kennedy, is widely regarded as one of Ireland's top style influencers and will be bringing his sharp fashion sense and keen eye to the judging panel. Tracy Fahey from the Limerick School of Art and Design is Head of the Department of Art and Design will separate the junk from the Junk Kouture and will be looking for something 'different'. Last but by no means least, Yvonne Holmes who is Head of Corporate Communications for ERP, will be watching out for the outfits that best promote sustainability, incorporate used materials effectively and of course the clever usage of WEEE waste in the Junk Kouture submissions.
Our panel will make their first appearances in March as they judge the junk regional finals around the country, before crowning the Junk Kouture winner 2014 in an extravagant grand final in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre on 02 May.
Junk Kouture has seen thousands of recycled creations by secondary school students in past competitions, with some spectacular work gracing the catwalk shows. Some of the more adventurous designs that graced the Junk catwalk last year include 'Unlocked' a dress made entirely from old keys; 'Banana Belle' an adventurous ensemble created from Banana Skins and copper wire; and 'Nespresso Yourself' a haute couture dress constructed using hundreds of nespresso pods.
To register or for more information on the competition, please visit: www.junkkouture.com. Registration will be open until Friday 07 February 2014.
Massive thanks to Lucy McIlwaine at CMPR for providing the press release and all relevant imagery.
