Moate Junk Kouture design finds silver lining at Cannes Film Festival

Moate Community College's Junk Kouture design 'Silver Lining' has made an impact as it appeared at the Cannes Film Festival.

The dress, which was designed by students Lara Keena and Hannah Martin, is made out of discarded crisp packets.

Junk Kouture, brought eight bold and brilliant designs created by students from Ireland, the UK, Italy, and Monaco into the spotlight in Cannes.

As the glitz and glamour of Cannes rolled on, Junk Kouture's young designers strutted their stuff, proving that circular fashion belongs on every red carpet.

From aluminium coffee pods turned into metallic magic to milk bottle caps transformed into sculptural silhouettes, each look was a showstopper that had passers-by, influencers, and festival goers stopping in their tracks.

The appearance of 'Silver Lining' in Cannes isn't Moate Community School's only moment on the world stage.

Another design titled 'Blue Print' was one of ten selected to represent Ireland in the 2025 Junk Kouture World Finals.