Join us for an extravagant haute couture night at the Salle des Princes in Monaco’s Grimaldi Forum on 22 February 2024 for the World Final of the renowned Junk Kouture. This dazzling live event will see sixty finalists unveiling their eco-friendly, high-fashion designs in an electric and fast-paced event — a catwalk for a cause.
The finalists will compete for several prestigious awards, including ‘The Purposeful Plastic Award’, powered by TWW Yachts. The award will be given to the designer who not only makes good use of plastic in their Junk Kouture design but also demonstrates innovative techniques to reduce and reuse in everyday life.
Unlike other fashion gala events, Junk Kouture is driven by the urgency for sustainable change. All silhouettes must be recycled and upcycled; replacing landfills with landmark fashion pieces.
TWW Yachts stands behind Junk Kouture in its mission and is proud to support the event. The global fashion industry has a significant carbon footprint, with an estimated 1.2 billion tonnes of CO2 per year – more than the aviation and shipping industries combined. Junk Kouture combats this by raising awareness of the detrimental effects of overconsumption and fast fashion. It’s fun, it’s glamorous and an important way to stimulate change.
By transforming waste into wearable art, Junk Kouture empowers 12-19-year-olds to rethink fast fashion and replace landfills with landmark fashion pieces. “We talk often about sustainability in our industry, looking at how we can reduce the environmental impact and clean up the oceans. We talk less seldom about the longevity of change and the interconnectedness of all industries,” says Vikki Daras, Head of Marketing at TWW Yachts. “Junk Kouture positively shapes change and educates younger generations on how to creatively reduce and reuse.”
The Junk Kouture team works tirelessly to improve and evolve educational materials on issues of sustainability and circular economies, helping participants develop the knowledge and skillset to reduce, reuse and recycle in all aspects of their lives. It currently has ties with cities worldwide, including Abu Dhabi, Dublin, London, Milan, New York and Paris.
The Junk Kouture World Final in Monaco’s Grimaldi Forum will be an unforgettable night, and one we’re proud to be a part of. The event is open to the public and suitable for all ages, with tickets priced at €25 each.
To purchase your tickets and to find out more about the event, head over to the Junk Kouture website. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
