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Northern Regional Winner 2016

Dress: Anthropocene
Designer: Mariusz Malon
Teacher: Marie Boyce
School: Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana

C O ULD YOU B E T H E
NEXT A LE X AN D E R
MC QUEE N , T H E N E X T
JO H N GALLI AN O OR
BETSE Y JOH N SON

HAVE YOU GOT

A FLAIR FOR
ART & DESIGN?
Then this is the competition for you!
This year sees the return of the prestigious
Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture competition
for its seventh year. Bank of Ireland Junk
Kouture is an all-island competition that
encourages second level students to create
unique, original and innovative outfits using
only recycledmaterial.

The 2017 Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture

recycled fashion competition is open to
all secondary school students in both the
Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland,
who think that theyve got what it takes to
create outrageous couture designs from
junk. Recycled milk cartons, old drink cans,
fruit peel its all at your fingertips so use
it and possibly become part of the next
generation of designers.

Bank of Ireland is extremely proud to

support Junk Kouture and budding Irish
designers for the fifth year running. Bank of
Ireland Junk Kouture gives young people
the unique opportunity to develop new
design techniques and to meet others with
similar interests. Wed like to wish the very
best of luck to all contestants as they start
their creativejourneys.

Overall Winner 2016 (Front cover)

Dress: Jewel of the Nylon
Designers: Eleanor Dwyer,
Jenifer Siak, Emma Clarke
Teacher: Oonagh Kelly
School: Our Ladys Bower, Athlone

Launch

TIME
FRAME

Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture 2017

will launch in Autumn 2016. If youre
a second-level student, were inviting
you to create wearable art and
outrageous couture outfits for men
or women. Try to rework junk and
other already used materials that are
beyond their intended purpose. Aim to
craft them into eye-catching bespoke
fashiondesigns.

Design Stage
Once you and your team decide to enter, you need to read the rules of the competition on
pages 10-11. Make sure you understand the rule concerning the number of people per team.

Design Considerations
All material used in your design must consist of recycled or waste items.
You can find detailed criteria in the Rules section.
Each design must be durable to wear in
rehearsals and during the fashionshows.

Entrants are prohibited from seeking

external sponsorship to help promote
their design.

Each design must be easily transported.

Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture is a familyfriendly event. Keep this in mind when
choosing both the design and the
music that will be used during the
fashionshows.

Materials used in the design must not

cause harm to yourself, to your model or
to the public.
No alcohol, cigarette or drug branding
is allowed unless it is used to create
awareness of the harms that these
substances may cause.

The final design must be suitable for

the model to ascend stairs that are
approximately 3 feet wide.

Bank of Ireland Glamour Prize Winner

Dress: Going Nuts
Designers: Rachael Barrington, Kathleen
Flynn, Ashley Cuffe
Teacher: Oonagh Kelly
School: Our Ladys Bower Athlone

C OM FO RTA BL E
A N D CO N FI D EN T
D ESIG N

DEADLINE FOR
SUBMISSION
OF ENTRIES
27.01.2017
Once your design is ready, upload
your details onto the Junk Kouture
website. Your design will go
through the selection process
(see the rules section for more
details). The chosen designs will
then go forward to one of the
regionalsemi-finals.

Regional Heats

Grand Final

All regional heats will be

held in March 2017.

Approximately 20 designs will

make it through to the Grand Final
from each region as chosen by the
judges. These 80 designs will then
be judged further at the Grand Final,
held in the 3Arena in April 2017
(exact date TBC) where the winners
will be chosen.

Eastern Regional Final, Dublin

2nd & 3rd March The Helix, Dublin.
Northern Regional Final, Derry
6th March The Millennium Forum, Derry.
Western Regional Final, Castlebar
8th March Venue TBC
Southern Regional Final, Limerick
10th March University Concert Hall, Limerick

Eastern Regional Winner

Dress: Tribute to Ziggy Stardust
Designers: Rebecca McNally,
Stephanie Hood, Saoirse Mullen
Teacher: Breda Heaney
School: St Kevins Community College, Dunlavin

Bank of Ireland Glamour Prize Winner

Dress: Stop, Rewind, Play!
Designers: Lauren Allen,
Niamh OConnor, Aoife King
Teacher: Pamela Keogh
School: Moate Community School, Moate

WHO CAN
ENTER?

The Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture

Recycled Fashion Competition 2017
is open to all pupils, who are enrolled
in a second level school in either
Northern Ireland or the Republic of
Ireland at the time of the launch.

What materials can be used

in the design ?

Applicants are invited to create wearable couture fashion

(for men and women) using junk.

What is considered junk?

That is for you to decide, but here are some guidelines:

YES

NO

Items that are due to be thrown out

(in the bin) or recycled.

Items that are purchased new and

then repurposed.

General litter found discarded.

Items that are still in good condition

and are fit for their original purpose.

Items found at recycling centres

(thriftshops, electronic recycling
shops, etc).

New fabric/garments purchased to

create the base of your design and are
then covered with recycled materials
(used clothing can be used as a base).

Waste/scraps generated by
manufacturers/businesses.

W E A RA BL E
CO U T U RE FAS HI ON
U S I NG J U N K

Does the design have to be finished

at the time of submission?

Yes. Your design will be judged based on its presentation at the time of submission.
(However, if your design is lucky enough to make it through to the regional or grand final,
you can make slight adjustments).

Does the design have to be an original?

Yes. Your design must be your original work and cannot infringe on any copyright,
other intellectual property rights, rights of privacy, publicity or any other right(s) of
any third party.

Can I enter more than one design?

Yes. You may submit up to three designs. However, only one design per applicant
may be selected to participate in the Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture regional semifinal fashion shows.

Can I collaborate with other students?

Can we enter as a team?

Yes. Collaborations are permitted under the following circumstances:

Each applicant within the collaboration must be named when completing the
online application form.
Only 3 students (maximum) are permitted per design including the model
(noexceptions).
Each member of the collaboration must be from the same second level school.
Individual applicants in which the student creates and models their own
design are alsopermitted.

OFFICIAL
RULES
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Do we need to involve our

teacher and school?
Yes. Due to our child
protection policy and new
theatre regulations all
teachers, guardians and staff
with access to behind-thescenes will need to upload
their Garda or PSNI vetting
certificate and photo prior to
the live show.
You must give the name
and contact details
of your art teacher or
other applicable teacher
from your school when
submitting yourdesign.
The named teacher will be
given a free backstage pass
to any show you qualify for.
Bank of Ireland Junk
Kouture will verify the
teachers identity with
the school as they will
need to provide ID at
each show in order to
be admitted backstage
and to comply with child
protectionregulations.
If you win, the named
teacher on your
application form will
receive recognition prizes.

Southern Regional Winner 2016

Dress: Youre Not My Type
Designers: Ellen McDonald,
Ciara Carew, Paul Roche
Teacher: Conor OBrien
School: Presentation De La Salle
College, Bagenalstown

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HOW DO I SUBMIT MY
DESIGN ENTRY?
When submitting your design for the selection process, the following must be completed
and uploaded to the website www.boijunkkouture.com. The online application will open
on January 9th 2017 and will close at midnight on January 27th 2017. (Incomplete
applications will not be considered). The 2017 regional finalists will be announced at
7:00pm on Tuesday 14th February 2017 via the Bank of Ireland students Facebook page.
4. A 60 second music clip that relates
to your design. This will be used on
the catwalk if you make it through to
the further stages of the competition.
Choose wisely as music cannot
bechanged.

1. Online application form include names

of the design team and please specify
who the model is (maximum of three
students) and one teacher.
2. A minimum of two photographs per
design - full length front and back (see
Photograph Tips below).

5. When students are uploading their

design they must state where they
sourced their materials (please keep in
mind all materials should be recycled not new).

3. A brief description of your design

(maximum of 30 words), which could
include the idea behind your design,
the materials used, how it was made
and how it promotes sustainability,
etc. (This description will be used as an
introduction to your design, if it reaches
the live finals, so please proof read).

Please note: Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture may

contact you regarding your music choice if we feel
it is inappropriate or if other designs have used the
same song. In this case you can then choose an
alternative piece of music.

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS:
The uploaded photographs will represent your completed design, which the judges will
inspect, and they will be used in the online voting if it reaches the next stage, so follow
these tips for optimum results:
Photograph the design on a person or a mannequin (full length front and back views).
Ensure that one of the photographs has an up-close view of the materials used/
detailedcraftsmanship.
Take the photographs under good lighting conditions to prevent blurring or shadows.
A maximum of ten photographs per entry can be submitted ensure there is a
variety of shots showing the most important aspects of your design.
Please note: Photograph 1 that you upload will be used to represent your design for the online vote,
if you are chosen to proceed to the regional finals.

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How will the design be selected and judged?

What is the judging criteria?
Once your application form and relevant
material has been successfully uploaded
on time, the panel of judges from Bank
of Ireland Junk Kouture will inspect the
online entries and select approximately 80
designs from each region to compete in
thesemifinals.

The judges will choose 19 designs from

each region to go through to the grand
final in the 3Arena. Four wildcards (1 from
each region) will be announced the week
after the regional final has been held.
All semi-finalists and the grand finalists
will go through an online public voting
system which can be accessed through
www.facebook.com/boistudents. The
regional finalists online vote will take
place from 9am on Monday 20th February
2017 until midnight on Friday 24th of
February 2017. (The grand final online
vote dates will be released after the
finalists have beenannounced).

This decision will be based on

thefollowing:
Designs must be made out of 100%
recycled materials. (Glue, thread, staples
and other methods of construction are
permitted, as are visible undergarments
such as tights, socks and underwear).
Designs should display creative innovation,
originality and the wowfactor.
Designs should be made from a unique
use of materials choose waste-diverting
not resource consuming. Buying things to
create your own trash is prohibited!
Designs should show quality
craftsmanship judges will consider how
well the design isconstructed.
Designs should make up an entire outfit,
including accessories rather than just
onepiece.
All successful applicants will be listed on
the BOI students Facebook page at 7pm
on the 14th of February 2017 (an email
will also be sent out to all entrants on the
15th February 2017).
The overall presentation of the design
at the shows, including the models
performance/walk, the music choice and
the visual impact, will also be judged.

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10% of a designs regional final and grand

final points will be earned from the online
votes with the remaining 90% being
awarded by the panel of judges.
Please note: Appropriate undergarments
must be worn at all times. Points will be
deducted if this is not adhered to.

Can I use props/dancers

in the performance?
No. Only one model is permitted on the
catwalk at the grand final. Hand held
accessories such as hats, bags, umbrellas etc.
are permitted.

OFFICIAL
RULES

What if the teacher named in the application

form cannot attend the grand final?
In this case, Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture
will need confirmation from the school
stating that the particular teacher
cannot attend and that another teacher
will be sent to supervise.

You and your team are responsible for

the backstage dressing space you will
be allocated it must be respected and
kept tidy.
You and your team/teacher must
organise your own transport to and
from the show venue and organise a
packed lunch/snacks as it can be a long
daybackstage.

The name and details of the new

teacher need to be emailed to the Bank
of Ireland Junk Kouture team (info@
junkkouture.com), preferably a week
before the show.

If my design is selected for a show

what do I need to organise?
Ensure that the model is comfortable and confident in wearing the design
and can walk in appropriate shoes to your chosen music on a catwalk.
You and your team are responsible for the models hair, make-up and
accessories (no hairdressers or make-up artists who are not part of the
team will be given backstageaccess).
You and your team must be available to participate in a rehearsal fashion
show on the day of the event.
Please note: body paint is not permitted.

Terms & conditions apply.

Please note Junk Kouture and its partners retain the sole rights
to all dresses or outfits submitted to take part in the competition.
These dresses or outfits can not be used in any way to promote
or advertise any other competition or company.

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PRIZES

Winning School

LSAD Scholarship Prize

2,500 cash
Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture trophy

The winning student will be given a

scholarship (1 year free fees) to study at
Limerick School of Art and Design
(see page 21 for more information and T&Cs)

Winning Team
iPad Minis for the winning team & teacher
500 cash
Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture trophy
for each member of the team

Griffith College Scholarship Prize

The winning student will be given a
scholarship (1 year free fees) to study at
Griffith College
(see page 22 for more information and T&Cs)

Bank of Ireland Glamour Award

(Model Prize)

Best Hair and Makeup prize

2 dresses/outfits and their models will be

chosen to attend
the The Royal Film Premiere in London
(subject to the limited number of invites
from the Royal Film Premiere,
this prize is for the model only)
Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture trophy

200 worth of Blank Canvas Vouchers

Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture trophy

Best Performance
200 worth of Ticketmaster Vouchers
Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture trophy

Regional Finalist Prize

Bank of Ireland Enterprise Award

Cannes Film Festival

Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture trophy

200 worth of One4all Vouchers

Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture trophy

Bank of Ireland CoderDojo

Techno Wearables Prize
iPads for the team
Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture trophy

Most Unusual Material Prize

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200 worth of ASOS Vouchers

Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture trophy

Original, Crea
t
ive,
Recycled

Hair and Makeup Prize

Winner 2016
Dress: Ethereal Dreams
School: Loreto Balbriggan
Secondary School
Model & Designer: Dagmara
Dobkowska
Teacher: Ms Bailey

Junk Kouture by Bank of Ireland is

the label behind Irelands leading
fashion and art competition for 2nd
level students.
made from 100% recycled materials.
Were looking forward to being

Bank of Irelan
Glamour Aw d
ard

Strike a pose.
At this years Grand Final our panel
of hot fashionistas will select the two
most stylish dresses from the show.
to the 2017 Royal Film Premiere
in London to rub shoulders with
royalty and celebrities. Get ready to

Bank of Irelan
Enterprise d
Award

Bank of Ireland Enterprise

Winner 2016
Dress: Amberle
School: Dunshaughlin Community
College, Co. Meath
Designers: Olivia Flanagan, Tom Watte
Teacher: Ms Brophy

Vote for me.

Its back. The Bank of Ireland
Enterprise Award for the
team who show as much
creativity getting votes as
So get out there, get hustling
and get the votes in the run
up to the Grand Final.

Most Unusual Material Prize Winner

Dress: #notliketheudders
Designers: Sarah ONeill,
Eimear Kennedy, Rebecca Carron
Teacher: Clare Murphy
School: Skerries Community College, Skerries

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2016 Regional Winners pictured with

Laura Lynch, Bank of Ireland Head of
Youth Banking and Ciara Armstrong,
Bank of Ireland Youth Banking Manager.

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FASHION
DESIGN

SCHOLARSHIP
Griffith College is delighted to
sponsor the winning student of the
Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture
Scholarship to study on the
BA (Hons) in Fashion Design.
Griffith College has a leading
reputation for graduate designers
with strong creative, technology and
business skills that are industry
ready. Our graduates work in some
of the worlds best-known design
houses such as Anna Sui, Simone
Rocha, Gareth Pugh, Rick Owens and
Vivienne Westwood and are winners
of numerous Young Designer Awards
nationally and internationally.

BANK OF IRELAND JUNK KOUTURE

GRIFFITH COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

Open to SOLO ENTRIES only

The winner must apply through
the CAO meeting the minimum entry
requirements to year one of the
BA Hons in Fashion Design. Terms and
conditions apply.

CAO Course Code: GC494

Fees are paid for ONE YEAR of study

ENQUIRIES TO
Admissions Ofce . Grifth College
South Circular Road . Dublin 8
Tel: 01 415 0415

FIND OUT MORE AT GRIFFITH.IE/DESIGN

Performance Award Winner with Louis Walsh

Dress: Supercalifashionisticexpialidocious
Team: Morgan Rafferty, Radka Hodalova
Teacher: Siobhan McKenzie
School: Larkin Community School, Dublin

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Bank of Irelan
d
CoderDojo T
e
Wearables P chno
rize
CoderDojo Prize Winner 2016
Dress: Aztechnology
School: Moate Community
School, Moate, Co. Westmeath
Designers: Fiona Kelly, Aine Healy,
Jor-El McLoughlin
Teacher: Pamela Keogh

Coders v Kouture
Junk Kouture by Bank of Ireland
is the label behind Irelands leading
fashion and art competition for 2nd
level students. CoderDojo helps kids
learn how to code.
Techno Gear is a new Junk Kouture category
technology. Its Junk Kouture meets Coder
Dojo with a glamour turbo drive.
Were prepared to have our circuits blown.

Junk Kouture by
Bank of Ireland
Regional Winners

Lights, camera, action.

Bank of Ireland are delighted to
announce that the 4 Regional
Finalists of this years competition
Film Festival 2017.
Strike a pose, practice your pout
and get ready to get papped.

LOUIS WALSH AND

UNA HEALY LAUNCH
BANK OF IRELAND
JUNK KOUTURE 2017
Louis Walsh returns for another year on the junk judging
panel and set to join him is the Saturdays singer Una Healy.
The two well-known faces launched the 2017 competition
alongside the 2016 regional winners Jewel of the Nylon,
Anthropocene, A Tribute to Ziggy Stardust and
Youre Not My Type.

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CONTACT
US

Online:

For further information

and up-to-date competition
news please visit our website:
www.boijunkkouture.com
or our Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/junkkouture
or alternatively email us on:
info@boijunkkouture.com

By post:

Junk Kouture
The Innovation Centre
Northern Ireland Science Park
Bay Road, Derry~Londonderry
BT48 7TG

By phone:

+353 877 460922

Overall Winner 2016

Dress: Jewel of the Nylon
Designers: Eleanor Dwyer, Jenifer
Siak, Emma Clarke
Teacher: Oonagh Kelly
School: Our Ladys Bower, Athlone

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