Our first Trash to Fashion House Competition.

This week we held our first 'Trash to Fash' House Competition.  Ākonga/students have been working in their Rōpū Kaiārahi over a number of weeks to plan and create their entry.

Our 'Trash to Fash' competition  highlights the creative transformation of discarded materials into stylish, sustainable clothing and accessories. This trend not only addresses the critical issue of waste in the fashion industry but also promotes a culture of sustainability and creativity.

The theme of our competition this year was 'Fashion with Compassion'.     Students in each Rōpū Kaiārahi group were tasked with designing and making an outfit which could include a hat, jacket, skirt, dress, shoes or trousers from recycled ‘Trash’ found in the school and home environment.

Our panel of judges looked at the overall design, mobility and choreography, sturdiness, design and creativity. Each House had an impressive set of entries which featured each of the judges criteria. However, the overall winner of this event was Xavier Barbier House.