Midlands 103

Search

Listen Live

On Air Now

2:00am - 6:30am

The Late Night Mix

Elton John

I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues

Westmeath Student's Design Wins Big At Junk Kouture Awards

Thursday, 12 January 2023 13:28

By Kamron Clarke @kamron_clarke

Photo Credit: Facebook @Junk Kouture

The 14-year-old's design requires daily water, air and light.

A Westmeath teenager's fashion design has been awarded at the Junk Kouture Finals.

14-year-old Clodagh Ramsey, from Killucan, won the Innovation Award at the World Final in Abu Dhabi.

The Wilson's Hospital School student designed the Bohemian Pampas Tree, an outfit which requires daily water, air and light.

Fluffy pampas were cut from the designer’s garden, dried for three weeks, stripped, and attached to the skirt lining.

Two hundred champagne corks make the bodice.

The design is an actual living piece with live moss and grasses borrowed from a garden ecosystem and to be returned to the soil when the designer repurposes her dress at the end of the competition.

The design will then be turned into a decorative planter – showing life after Junk Kouture.

More from Midlands News

Midlands University Secures Grant For Advanced 3D Printing Suite

The grant is worth €600k.
Westmeath Town At The Heart Of An Post’s €5m Christmas Operations

Over 2 million parcels have been delivered.
Westmeath Councillor Criticises Tánaiste And Justice Minister Over Immigration Stance

Harry’s Hotel in Kinnegad will continue as an IPAS centre for at least another year.
TUS Student Housing Issue Raised At European Parliament

President of TUS Athlone Student Union is raising the issue.
Laois TD Welcomes Strong Year For New Housing

Planning permission for houses in the county rose this year.
LOETB To Roll Out Sustainability Programme For Businesses In 2026

The first phase will commence on January 21st.
White Christmas Unlikely As Frosty Conditions Set In

We can expect good conditions for tomorrow.
Laois Discount Retail Store Confirm Closure

The Homesavers store in the Lismard Business Park in Portlaoise is closing in January.
Laois TD Calls For ESB To Start International Recruitment

Laois TD Sean Fleming is suggesting the ESB may need to do so to meet targets.
Laois Music Author Pays Tribute to Chris Rea

The Driving Home for Christmas singer passed away yesterday at the age of 74.
Midlands Remote Workers More Likely To Stay Put In Job

Excel Recruitment Salary Guide for 2026 shows one of five employees are looking to switch to a new role.
Offaly Woman Abroad Reflects On Australian Christmas Experience

Clonad's Keira Meacle is spending her third Christmas in Perth.
Plans Lodged For Offaly Padel Courts

The courts are planned for Edenderry.
"Full Of Life At Christmas" - Ashling Murphy's Family Reflect At Christmas

Her father Ray Murphy is remembering her love of music as Christmas approaches.
Westmeath Security Expert Weighs In On US Eying Up Greenland

Mullingar's Declan Power says Trump eying up Greenland doesn't add up.
Ryanair CEO Blasts Taoiseach For Passenger Cap

Mullingar's Michael O'Leary says Micheál Martin needs to explain why no progress has been made.
Midlands Motorists Caught Speeding On National Slowdown Day

The Garda operation runs until midnight tonight.
Laois Hospital Set To Get €16m Extension

Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise is also getting 48 extra beds.
Westmeath Residential Re-Development Gets Green Light

Westmeath County Councill is approving new residential units at Millmount House.
Gardai Issue Fresh Appeal For Offaly Arson Attack

Gardai say they're "determined" to bring those responsible before the courts.

Download Our App

Never miss a moment from Midlands 103