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From egg cartons to old tights - these students turned junk into fashion

Rebekah WilsonBBC News NI
News imageDominic and Aoife are wearing sustainable outfits they made, with an assortment of newspaper clippings, plastic bags, train tickets and tape. They are standing and smiling at the camera.
News imageA student walking the catwalk in a light colour skirt and blue corset made from recycled material. She also has wings made of old plastic.
Dominic and Aoife made their outfits from newspapers, train tickets and bin bags
Students from across Northern Ireland showcased their creations in Grand Central Station on Thursday

Egg boxes, bin bags, rope, and newspaper clippings are usually thrown in the bin and forgotten about, but some students have taken those materials and created some serious fashion.

Junk Kouture has arrived in Belfast and students from across Northern Ireland have had the opportunity to take waste materials and turn it into fashion.

The stage showcasing outfits made from old tights, egg cartons, plastic bags and many others took over Grand Central Station in the city centre.

Junk Kouture, created in Ireland, is the world's largest youth sustainable fashion competition that challenges young people between the ages of 12 to 19 to create wearable art out of 100% recyclable materials.

It teamed up with Translink for the initiative focusing on sustainable fashion and travel.

The CEO of Junk Kouture, Troy Armour, said the initiative allows young people to work with their class mates, celebrate creativity and allow children to think of resourcefulness for themselves.