Eurospar has announced that the Junk Kouture final will take place in Dublin as it marks its 15th year.
Schools from around the world are currently putting the finishing touches on their designs ahead of a celebration of sustainability and innovation at the Junk Kouture Festival of Creativity and Circularity in Dublin on 3 and 4 March.
This will culminate in the Eurospar-sponsored final in the Helix, DCU on 4 March.
This year’s event marks 15 years of Junk Kouture in Ireland, celebrating its impact in fostering sustainable, creative talent in young people aged 12-19 at home and away.
Following the inaugural world final in Abu Dhabi and wowing audiences in Monaco with the second, Dublin now has the honour of hosting the third Junk Kouture World Final, showcasing Ireland’s pivotal role in promoting youth creativity and circular innovation since the inception of what is now a global movement.
Junk Kouture will also host The Lab – a workshop for students on growth mindset and circular entrepreneurship with guest speakers and alumni of Junk Kouture – on 3 March.
60 finalists teams from Ireland, the UK, France, Italy, the US and the UAE will present their designs made entirely from recycled materials for a chance to win World Designer of the Year.
An expert panel of judges, including American eco-designer and climate activist Maya Penn, buying director of Primark Sally Taylor, Parisian it-girl and champion of sustainable fashion Lisa Perron and founder of SML London Stephen McLaughlin will select the winner.
Limited tickets are still available starting at €40 from www.thehelix.ie
Eurospar
As Junk Kouture turns 15, it has announced that Eurospar will be sponsoring the initiative for a third year.
Building on the relationship established in 2023 and 2024, Eurospar returns as a headline sponsor for 2025.
Last year, it lunched a brand new initiative known as Classroom Kouture, partnering with primary schools local to Eurospar stores, which the retailer has said will continue in 2025.
Speaking about the event, marketing manager of Eurospar Claire O’Brien said, “We are delighted to be sponsoring Junk Kouture for the third successive year.
“Through our commitment to Responsible Retailing, every Eurospar retailer is passionate about supporting their local community and we see our sponsorship of Junk Kouture as a natural extension of that commitment.
“We are especially delighted to have the opportunity to support local schools on their Junk Kouture journey.”
The CEO of Junk Kouture Troy Armour added, “We are delighted to have such a well-known and trusted branch like Eurospar on board for a third year at Junk Kouture.
“We are so grateful for the continuing support of Eurospar and their 52 locally-owned supermarkets in Ireland, and thank them for their support at our World Final in March.”
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