Glasgow student's fashion showcased at Cannes Film Festival
Ella Sharp, a student at Hillhead High School, wowed international audiences with her design, The Joanie, showcased as part of the Junk Kouture initiative — a global youth fashion movement celebrating creativity and sustainability.
Crafted from foil blankets and race numbers, Ella's eye-catching design stood out among the celebrity glitz of Cannes, demonstrating the power of fashion with a purpose.
Read more: Glasgow School of Art lecturer turns 28 years of memories into bold new show
(Image: Brian McEvoy) (Image: Brian McEvoy) Junk Kouture featured eight show-stopping designs on the red carpet, created by secondary school students from the UK, Ireland, Italy, and Monaco — each outfit built from repurposed waste materials.
Discarded crisp packets were transformed into a piece called Silver Lining by Lara Keena and Hannah Martin from Westmeath, Ireland, while over 1,500 plastic milk bottle caps were used to construct End of an Era by Carys Clutterbuck, Hannah Pugh, and Chiedza Makuto from Stroud, UK.
Other designs included Nespresso Yourself by Irish students Jamie O'Grady and Nichola Fitzpatrick, made from aluminium coffee pods and bags, and Marée Noire by Monaco students Daniela Pagotto and Nathanaël Sargenti, built from sea glass, plastic bottles, and buttons.
The striking designs, paraded alongside film stars and influencers, underscored a vital message about sustainable living and circular fashion.
Junk Kouture challenges students to rethink waste, transforming everyday discarded materials into innovative fashion.
(Image: Brian McEvoy) (Image: Brian McEvoy)
Read more: Glasgow event celebrates £2.9m investment in STEM education
The initiative aims to not only foster creativity but to raises awareness of the environmental impact of fast fashion and promote alternatives where nothing is wasted, and everything is valued.
For Ella and her fellow creators, walking the red carpet in Cannes marked a milestone moment — showcasing that bold ideas and responsible fashion can take centre stage on the world's most iconic platforms.
To find out more about the movement, the Junk Kouture website or follow @junkkouture on social media.
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