Mayo group qualifies for Junk Kouture finals

A Mayo group has qualified for the regional finals of Junk Kouture.

Ballinrobe Youthreach was one of the top designs out of 1,200 from around the country, and was selected to travel to the regional finals.

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The event will take place on Thursday, March 6 in the Helix, DCU.

The design, titled 'Voice of the Forest,' was designed by Kaja Marusauskaite, Kateryna Lokhai, and Mariia Lokhai.

The entirety of the outfit was created using recycled materials, in line with the competition ethos of promoting sustainable fashion.

The group believes that such sustainability is crucial to increasing awareness of these issues.

"This design isn’t just about looking good—it’s about making a difference and raising
awareness," they stated.

"It reminds us of our responsibility to care for the environment and protect forests. It’s a call of action to fight pollution and save nature so future generations can enjoy its wonders."

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Junk Kouture's regional finals take place on March 5 and 6 in Dublin. On March 3 and 4, the World Finals of the competition will also be coming to the capital.