Brígh Harkin winner of Regional and National Research Award at Relove Fashion Competition.A TALENTED young student from Presentation Castleisland, Brígh Harkin, has achieved outstanding success at this year’s Relove Fashion Competition, securing the prestigious Best Research award at both Southern Region and National level.
This latest achievement adds to Brígh’s growing list of accolades, having also secured a national title in the competition last year, marking back-to-back success at the highest level.
The competition, which took place at Dublin City University, brought together students from across Ireland to showcase innovative and sustainable fashion designs created from upcycled materials.
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Participants were challenged to transform unwanted clothing and household fabrics into original, wearable outfits, highlighting creativity alongside environmental awareness.
Brígh, a student at Presentation Castleisland, impressed judges with her project titled “Fite Fuaite”, inspired by the Irish phrase meaning “intertwined.”
Brígh Harkin wearing her design Fite Fuaite.Her design featured a carefully constructed patchwork outfit made from repurposed garments and scrap fabrics, symbolising the interconnected nature of the global fashion industry.
As part of the competition, Brígh conducted in-depth research into the social and environmental impacts of textile production, with a particular focus on what happens to clothing after it is donated. Her insightful and thoughtful approach to this topic played a key role in her success.
At just 14 years of age, Brígh’s accomplishment is a remarkable one, and a source of great pride for her school and the wider Castleisland community.
Brígh Harkin pictured in DCU with her award.
