At Project Fashion, we create after school workshops and classes for aspiring young designers all over Ireland. Each year we host our annual fashion show, the Young Designer of the Year Awards, to showcase our students amazing creations and fundraise for a charity.
In 2023 we raised €20,000 for BUMBLEance with the support of our talented and dedicated students.
Young Designer of the Year Awards 2024 will be supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities Ireland. This years event will be inspired by our Sidewalk to Catwalk collection. Our new collection embraces styles from 50’s, 60’s and 70’s including Hippy, Greasers, Mod, Glamour and Punk.
This is an exciting opportunity for our students to show off their custom piece they’ve created in class during the year.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Ireland help families with sick children, supporting them with accommodation, care and support, for as long as they are undergoing treatment in Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin.
Our Amazing Judges Chose 9 Winners
The Awards
Nine lucky winners!
The Judges
Niamh Gillespie (founder of Tidings), Eimear Hallahan (lifestyle influencer), Sinead Kelly (lecturer at Portobello Institute)
Our Contestants
On stage
Winners of The Young Designer of The Year Awards 2023
Winners - Advanced
1st: Julie Kacperska, 2nd: Erin Hopkins, 3rd: Beth Brady
Winners - Intermediate
1st: Hannah Barry, 2nd: Winnie Keegan, 3rd: Pippa Ball
Winners - Beginners
1st: Jane Capatina, 2nd: Adrianna Michalik, 3rd: Eva Ben
2023 Was a Very Successful Year, We Raised €20,000
Our Judges & Host
Sinead Kelly, Niamh Gillespie, Glenda Gilson (host), Eimear Hallahan
We raised €20,000
For BUMBLEance Charity
Our staff
Tutors and head office staff
Project Fashion
Co. Founders Paul & Paula
Our Performers put on a spectacular show
House of Swag
From their Swords Studio
Niamh Noade
Singer, harpist and songwriter
Eva Norton
Singer, songwriter from Dublin
Young Designer of the Year Awards 2023 Gallery
Young Designer of the Year Awards 2023 Gallery
Photos by Dougie Farrelly at Silver Screen Film & Photo
Event Partners
Proudly Sponsored by our Venue Partner:
City North Hotel and Conference Centre
CityNorth Hotel is an award winning 4-star hotel, conveniently located 15 minutes from Dublin Airport, on the M1 motorway within the historic Boyne Valley region of Ireland’s Ancient East. CityNorth Hotel is the perfect base for business or lesiure breaks, and offers spacious dining areas, complimentary parking and large bedrooms for group and family bookings.
Proudly Sponsored by our Event Partner
Louis Copeland & Sons
Louis Copeland and Sons are proud to be celebrating 90 years in business.
At Louis Copeland & Sons, their made-to-measure service entails collaborating closely with their clients to create customized garments that are tailored precisely to their unique body measurements. Whether you’re a groom seeking the perfect suit for your wedding day, or you desire a flawlessly fitting shirt for a special event, their expert team will help you create a truly unique garment from high-quality fabrics.
Have a browse through their instagram page:
Proudly Sponsored by our Event Partner:
Shanley Interiors
Shanley Interiors offer a full design service, from concept to completion. They manufacture all of their own furniture in-house. They also manufacture curtains, roman blinds and their own scatter collection. A one stop shop for all interiors, over 16.000 sq. ft. – with everything you need under one roof. Have a look at some of their transformations on their instagram page:
Event Sponsors
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