A talented Glasgow student has turned heads at the Cannes Film Festival.
Ella Sharp, a student at Hillhead High School, wowed international audiences with her design, The Joanie, showcased as part of the Junk Kouture initiative — a global youth fashion movement celebrating creativity and sustainability.
Crafted from foil blankets and race numbers, Ella’s eye-catching design stood out among the celebrity glitz of Cannes, demonstrating the power of fashion with a purpose.
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Discarded crisp packets were transformed into a piece called Silver Lining by Lara Keena and Hannah Martin from Westmeath, Ireland, while over 1,500 plastic milk bottle caps were used to construct End of an Era by Carys Clutterbuck, Hannah Pugh, and Chiedza Makuto from Stroud, UK.
Other designs included Nespresso Yourself by Irish students Jamie O’Grady and Nichola Fitzpatrick, made from aluminium coffee pods and bags, and Marée Noire by Monaco students Daniela Pagotto and Nathanaël Sargenti, built from sea glass, plastic bottles, and buttons.
The striking designs, paraded alongside film stars and influencers, underscored a vital message about sustainable living and circular fashion.
Junk Kouture challenges students to rethink waste, transforming everyday discarded materials into innovative fashion.
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The initiative aims to not only foster creativity but to raises awareness of the environmental impact of fast fashion and promote alternatives where nothing is wasted, and everything is valued.
For Ella and her fellow creators, walking the red carpet in Cannes marked a milestone moment — showcasing that bold ideas and responsible fashion can take centre stage on the world’s most iconic platforms.
To find out more about the movement, the Junk Kouture website or follow @junkkouture on social media.
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