Two Ayr school pupils earn place at London final of fashion competition
Sophie and Eva impressed judges with their sustainable design.
Two pupils at Ayr's Wellington School have earned a place in the London Final of Junk Kouture, a nationwide competition that celebrates creativity and sustainability.
The challenge encourages students to design and construct high-fashion outfits entirely from recycled materials, blending artistic expression with environmental consciousness.
This year, Sophie and Eva, impressed judges with their imaginative and thoughtful design: a striking ensemble comprising a corset, skirt, and accessories made from discarded materials.
Their outfit incorporates repurposed ribbons from old horse-riding rosettes, CDs, feathers, magazines, and newspaper, all creatively transformed into a cohesive and eye-catching design.
Inspired by Global Goal 13: Climate Action, their work highlights the devastating impact of deforestation on wildlife, particularly birds, and the urgent need to protect natural habitats.
The centrepiece is a corset formed from layered newspaper and expertly paper-mâchéd over a tinfoil mould. It combines structure with an organic aesthetic and has been vividly painted and adorned with handcrafted details to create a unique visual effect.
Now finalists in London, Sophie and Eva are in the running to be selected among the top 10 UK designs that will go on to represent the country at the 2025 Junk Kouture World Final.
Mrs Joyce Morton, Head of Art, commented: "We are so proud of Eva and Sophie making the London UK final of Junk Kouture.
"The competition is open to students aged 12 to 18 from schools across the country so making the UK final when only S2 is an amazing achievement.
"Junk Kouture is an incredible opportunity for schools to engage students in sustainability, creativity and innovation. It challenges young people to think differently, work collaboratively and express themselves through fashion all while highlighting the importance of environmental responsibility."
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