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✨ Alumni Spotlight | Eve Betty Nelson

“To make clothing has always been my passion - as I have grown up with a love of sewing. The skill, craft and creativity has tested me and pushed me in many ways. Since competing in Junk Kouture in 2021 and travelling to the International Women’s Forum @iwfglobal in New York with Junk Kouture in 2024 - my journey with creativity was founded during my Junk Kouture experience”. @evebettynelson is a testament to the idea of pursuing your passion, believing in it and changing alongside it. “As the world around us is constantly adapting - the clothes we wear must last and have multiple ways to wear. The way we choose to present ourselves, is like our passion - ingrained within us and modifying as we grow.”

By Junk Kouture

September 2, 2026

Let Them Eat Bread - International Women's Forum New York 2024

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