This striking ensemble created by three Donegal students has been chosen to progress to the regional final of Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture 2018.

Errigal College Letterkenny Transition Year students Jenni Deane (model), Caoimhe Seery and Jack Doyle are celebrating the success of their nature-inspired costume called ‘Plastic Revolution’.

Plastic Revolution, modeled by Jenni Deane

The thrifty students collected a vast array of unwanted “junk” to fashion their entry which sees them go forward to compete in the Northern regional final of the competition on the 1st of March in the Millennium Forum, Derry.

The students had a surprise visit from Junk Kouture and representatives from Bank of Ireland Letterkenny last week to present them with a silver ticket to the next round. 

Teacher Marie Crossan, Jenni Deane and Lucia McCauley of Bank of Ireland

Teams from Carndonagh Community School, Colaiste Ailigh Letterkenny, Colaiste Cholmcille Ballyshannon, Loreto Letterkenny and Scoil Mhuire Buncrana have all made the list of regional finalists.

Junk Kouture 2018 is Ireland’s leading fashion and art competition for secondary schools which challenges students to create unique, original and innovative outfits from recycled materials and junk.

Voting is officially open for the public to choose their favourite outfits. For the full list of regional finalists and voting details, visit: https://app.junkkouture.com/home