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From Ireland to Guatemala

For current Junk Kouture World Finalist Joseph Monaghan, creator of Ransacked, a recent trip to Guatemala for the Volcano Summit became a powerful moment of reflection. Just before travelling, Joseph had been in Leeds meeting with his neurosurgeon and medical team, reflecting on the challenges he has faced and how different his future might once have looked. To go from that appointment to representing Junk Kouture in Guatemala was, in Joseph’s words, a “transformative experience”, and a chance to recognise just how far his journey has already taken him. “It really opened my heart and mind to the possibilities that all of us have.” With the Junk Kouture World Final still ahead, Joseph’s journey with Ransacked continues.

By Junk Kouture

September 8, 2026

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