ATU Donegal’s BA Fashion Design with Promotion students made a sustainable statement this Wednesday, transforming the university canteen into a runway for their end-of-year collections. The showcase, themed around the green agenda, was a kaleidoscope of colours and innovative styles that breathed new life into pre-loved and discarded materials. Pre-loved curtains, surplus fabric, and leftover materials were reimagined into everything from workwear to luxurious womenswear and striking contemporary pieces.
This year, 4th year students received a special boost from local Donegal textile houses like Hanna Hats, Magee of Donegal, and McNutt. These sponsorships challenged students to create fresh looks that incorporated traditional Donegal textiles. Tweed Project creations at the ATU Design Showcase on Wednesday last.
Photo Clive Wasson Five awards were announced on the night: Magee Fabric Innovation Award: Niamh Reid took home this award for her “Out of Sync” collection. Rosy Temple, CEO of Magee 1866 Luxury Clothing, praised Reid’s ability to reimagine 1980s tailoring for a modern audience, highlighting her use of colour, fabric, and silhouette. Niamh Reid receiving the Magee of Donegal Fabric Innovation Award from Nollaig Crombie, Head of Department of Design & Creative Media.
Photo Clive Wasson Enterprise Award: Grace Korbel selected Lara Jane Doherty as the Donegal Local Enterprise ‘Enterprise Award’ winner. Lara Jane was chosen for the strong market potential in h.
