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Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
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.
Extra.ie
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
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
Glasgow Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow pupil 'flies flag for Scotland' at global fashion contest
Ella Sharp, a pupil at Hillhead High in the West End, won Junk Kouture's London category (which includes Scottish contestants) with a stunning dress made from discarded race paraphernalia such as foil blankets and running vest numbers. Recently, the talented teenager joined fellow pupils from Milan, New York, Paris, Abu Dhabi and Dublin at the glittering finale in Ireland. Ella Sharp (Image: Ella Sharp) Outfits on the catwalk included a dress made from seatbelts salvaged from junkyards, a design involving old lifejackets and the eventual winner, Aquacultural, Dublin pupil Clodagh Ramsey's dress made from 2000 waste mussel shells. Ella's fabulous creation, The Joanie, was inspired by the 40th anniversary of women's Olympic marathon participation and trailblazer Joan Benoit, who proved women belonged in elite sport. READ NEXT: Pupils' fears over selfish parking outside Glasgow school following 'near misses' READ NEXT: The story of why this famous North Glasgow area had a different name for decades Keen runner Ella, who is now hoping to study fashion design, explained: 'Being a passionate designer and athlete, I decided to fuse my love of fashion and running. 'Athletic events promote physical and mental wellbeing but leave a legacy of unwanted paraphernalia, like foil blankets and race numbers. 'I repurposed discarded materials to create an outfit which both celebrates achievement and promotes sustainability.' (Image: Ella Sharp) The Joanie comprises 'medals' fashioned from foil blankets for the bodice, and a grand skirt created from shredded race numbers. Ella adds: 'Accessories include jewellery crafted from safety pins and vintage replica trainers as worn by Joan Benoit 40 years ago. 'I experimented with weaving, crocheting and origami to create this imaginative piece. The Joanie is a symbol of my own athletic journey, but also conveys how fashion can provide powerful political narratives by representing female strength and resilience by contrasting past female repression.' (Image: Ella Sharp) Ella said the experience of making it to the final in Dublin was 'incredible'. 'I spent several unforgettable days attending workshops and talks and exploring the city,' she said. 'Throughout my adventures, I met the most inspiring and talented individuals—each sharing my passion for unconventional, junk-focused creativity. 'Every finalist was deeply invested in their project, and each garment told a unique story.' Ella is hoping to move to London to study, where she wants to specialise in women's knitwear, bringing a 'Scottish flair' to the world of high-end fashion. 'I'm working on making bags using deadstock fabric from across Scotland to create durable and stylish pieces,' she said. 'The Joanie taught me invaluable lessons about my working style and the problem-solving required in this field of design. I am deeply passionate about celebrating the beauty of Scottish culture. 'Carrying the Scottish flag at the Junk Kouture final was a moment of immense pride, and I want to continue drawing inspiration from my heritage as I develop my work.'
