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The two Tipperary designs that have made it into the national finals of fashion competition Junk Kouture.
Cashel Community School's design “MajestiqueNatura.”
Tipperary students are celebrating after two local designs secured places in the national finals of this year’s Junk Kouture competition, showcasing their creativity and sustainability skills.
From Borrisokane Community College, students Ella Ryan and Julie Ryan impressed the judges with their design titled “Danger on the Dairy.”
The piece focuses on farm safety, using materials such as scrap bale wrap, meal bags, wire, wool, and straw. Bold shapes and striking prints were incorporated to capture attention and highlight the serious risks present in everyday dairy life.
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Meanwhile, Cashel Community School also saw a team advance with the design “MajestiqueNatura.”
Created by Nicole Stan, Magda Stankiewicz, and Emily Bowes, the costume celebrates the beauty of nature while emphasizing the importance of preserving it for future generations.
The team used entirely repurposed materials, including old parchment paper, net curtains from Nicole’s great-grandmother’s home, discarded bags, wire, and flowers sourced from a florist.
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Inspired by the works of Claude Monet, they transformed everyday items into a striking, impressionist-inspired dress that blends creativity with sustainability.
The designs were evaluated by a distinguished panel of three judges. Claire Garvey is an award-winning Irish sustainable fashion designer and long-standing champion of emerging creative talent.
Zeda, is a Dublin-based visual artist, stylist, and creative director, known for bold storytelling and fearless creative expression.
Róisín Heffernan who hails from Tipperary is the founder of Dublin-based fashion brand So Roe.
Both teams will now prepare for the Dublin City Final, the national stage of the competition, scheduled for May 2026, where they will showcase their unique designs alongside other finalists from across Ireland.
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