Ireland’s renowned recycled fashion competition Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture is back for its eighth successive year – and they’ve announced style guru Pippa O’Connor as a brand new judge.
As one of Ireland’s leading fashion and beauty entrepreneurs Pippa is perfectly poised to take up the mantle of judging the extraordinary talent of Ireland’s young fashion creators.
Pippa will join X Factor and Ireland’s Got Talent judge, Louis Walsh, who will once again bring his invaluable judging experience and insight into the entertainment industry to the panel along with fashion educators and experts Tracey Fahey and Jane Leavey.
Speaking on joining the judging panel, Pippa said, “I am thrilled to be involved in this year’s Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture. Seeing some of the designs from last year, I can really see the hard work and time that goes into creating these amazing creations!”
“They are truly works of art! I am completely blown away by the talent of the young people of Ireland and Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture creates an amazing opportunity for students to showcase their talent and provides them with the a stepping stone to jump start their careers in the fashion industry.
“I am really looking forward to meeting some of the incredible students involved in this year’s competition.”
Now in its eighth year the all-Ireland leading fashion and art competition for secondary school’s challenges students to create unique, original and innovative outfits from recycled materials and junk.
Secondary school students from the five regions North, South, East, West and Dublin are invited to enter this year’s competition. Students will need to have their Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture entry designed ahead of registration which opens on the 8th of January.
Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture is a national contest that celebrates and encourages young designers in second level to create fashion from everyday junk that would normally find its way into the bin.
Last year saw a record number of applicants with over 1,300 designs entered which were whittled down to just 80 for the grand final in the 3Arena.
For more information on how your school can get involved visit www.boijunkkouture.com. The competition is open to all students who are attending secondary school.
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