10 Irish teams are heading to the Junk Kouture World Final on Tuesday, 24 February, in the Helix, Dublin.
This year, the sustainable fashion design competition celebrates 16 years of fostering the eco-minded and creative talent of 12-19-year-olds.
To mark the occasion, 60 design teams from around the globe will make their way to Dublin next month for the Junk Kouture Festival of Creativity and Circularity.
Running from 23 - 25 February, the event will showcase Ireland's pivotal role in promoting youth creativity and circular innovation, culminating in the Junk Kouture World Final on 24 February.
Selected from the 2024 - 2025 cycle of Junk Kouture, the hopeful teams from Ireland, the UK, France, Italy, the USA, and the UAE will present breathtaking couture designs made entirely from recycled materials.
As always, viewers can expect jaw-dropping innovation and craftsmanship as these young designers compete for the coveted World Designer of the Year title.
The designs will be evaluated by a prestigious judging panel of experts in sustainability, fashion, education, and entertainment.
EUROSPAR will return as headline sponsor for the Irish competition in 2026, including supporting the Irish team at the upcoming World Final in Dublin, the 2026 cycle of Junk Kouture, which kicks off with Irish regional finals in the Helix on 9, 10 and 11 of March, and the Dublin City Final in May.
CEO of Junk Kouture, Troy Armour, says: "We are delighted to have the support of EUROSPAR Supermarkets and their 53 local retailers in Ireland to help deliver our message of sustainability from schools to stores."
Tickets for the World Final are on sale from Friday, 23 January, available from www.thehelix.ie.
