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WHAT IS JUNK KOUTURE?
Junk Kouture is a global platform to unleash the creative brilliance of young people. One way it does this, is through a fashion competition which challenges the world’s most talented emerging designers, engineers, artists and performers to envision, create and model high end couture from everyday junk!
digtial COMPETITIONS 2021
From January – April, young creators across Ireland and the UK will have the opportunity to participate in the current competition. Submissions will be made via the new Junk Kouture app, with the top 50 designers qualifying for the Digital Grand Final which will take place later in the year.
From September, the next competition cycle commences for 2021 – 2022, and creators from new territories – Italy, France, UAE, and USA are invited to learn more and get involved in JK before entering their competition!
Junk Kouture offers incredible prizes for winners. Such as attendance at prestigious events, memorable experiences, bursaries and scholarships, and a monetary prize for the winning school! 2021 is no different with an amazing list of prizes up for grabs in the digital competition (T&Cs apply)
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WORLD FINAL 2022
The Junk Kouture World Final 2022 will see finalists from 13 countries compete to be crowned the Junk Kouture World Designer of the Year, in front of a global audience. With amazing prizes up for grabs, this event will be a fusion of the most exciting, emerging designers and artists from across the world.
We’ll dance, collaborate, and hear from some of the world’s top icons in fashion, sustainability and design.
Key Dates 2021
COMPETITION OPENS
25 JAN
COMPETITION CLOSES
30 APR (EXTENDED FROM 19 APR)
DIGITAL REGIONAL FINALS
JUNE
GRAND FINALISTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
JUNE
DIGITAL GRAND FINAL
TBC
JK Handbook
Thinking of entering Junk Kouture? The Handbook has all the information you need! Download today.
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