In Pics: Cannes red carpet gets a green makeover with Junk Kouture
Cannes is renowned for its red carpets, movie stars and glamour – but this year, something a little different turned heads on La Croisette.
A show-stopping collection of designs created entirely from repurposed materials took centre stage.
Junk Kouture showcased eight incredible designs, dreamed up and crafted by students from Ireland, the UK, Italy and Monaco. Students in Junk Kouture creations at the JW Marriott Cannes ahead of stepping out at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. Pic: Brian McEvoy
Crisp packets, coffee pods, milk bottle caps and sea glass were transformed into runway-ready fashion with a powerful message.
The young designers aimed to prove that circular fashion belongs on every red carpet as they stopped festival-goers in their tracks.
Junk Kouture is empowering the next generation of changemakers to tackle the environmental impact of fast fashion and champion circular design, where waste is reimagined as resource. Student Ella Sharp in Junk Kouture creation 'The Joanie' at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. Pic: Brian McEvoy
There were two standout designs flying the flag for Irish creativity.
Nespresso Yourself by Jamie O'Grady and Nichola Fitzpatrick from Presentation College, Tuam, wowed the Cannes crowds with a futuristic flair, crafted entirely from aluminium coffee pods and bags. Student Jamie O'Grady, from Presentation College, in Tuam, Co Galway, in Junk Kouture creation 'Nespresso Yourself' at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. Pic: Brian McEvoy
Silver Lining by Lara Keena and Hannah Martin from Moate Community School, Westmeath, brought a dose of metallic magic to La Croisette. Student Lara Keena, from Moate Community School, Westmeath, in Junk Kouture creation 'Silver Lining' at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. Pic: Brian McEvoy
Schools can jump into the 2025/26 Junk Kouture programme now. Student Carys Clutterbuck in the Junk Kouture creation 'End of an Era' at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. Pic: Brian McEvoy Student Ella Sharp in Junk Kouture creation 'The Joanie' at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. Pic: Brian McEvoy Student Irene Donato in the Junk Kouture creation 'Fenice' at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. Pic: Brian McEvoy Student Malak Abouelouafa El Idrissi in the Junk Kouture creation 'Girl on Fire' at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. Pic: Brian McEvoy Student Daniela Pagotta in the Junk Kouture creation 'Maree Noire' at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. Pic: Brian McEvoy Student Jamie O'Grady, from Presentation College, in Tuam, Co Galway, in Junk Kouture creation 'Nespresso Yourself' at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. Pic: Brian McEvoy Student Carys Clutterbuck in the Junk Kouture creation 'End of an Era' at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. Pic: Brian McEvoy Student Lara Keena, from Moate Community School, Westmeath, in Junk Kouture creation 'Silver Lining' at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. Pic: Brian McEvoy
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