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.
Jennifer Zamparelli
Jennifer Zamparelli, a prominent Irish television presenter and actress, is known for her versatile roles in TV and radio, as well as her involvement in fashion shows. She gained fame on “Republic of Telly” and further established herself with “Bridget & Eamon.” Since 2019, she has co-hosted “Dancing with the Stars” in Ireland, showcasing her vibrant personality.
Beyond TV, Jennifer made her mark in radio, co-hosting the 2FM Breakfast Republic show and later launching her own show on RTÉ 2FM. Jennifer Zamparelli’s dynamic career and engaging demeanor have made her one of Ireland’s most beloved media personalities.
Introducing our Judges
Lorraine Keane
Judge of Young Designer of the Year Awards 2024
Lorraine Keane is an IFTA-nominated broadcaster and journalist. In 2018 Lorraine founded Fashion Relief, raising much need funds in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland. Lorraine has released a gradual tan, Decadence @beautieditcosmetics. A woman of many talents!
Marion Murphy Cooney
Judge of Young Designer of the Year Awards 2024
Marion Murphy Cooney, a very talented Irish Designer from Limerick launched her first bespoke collection in 2005, but her stunning designs have been turning heads long before that.
With her studio based in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, Marion’s brand MMC beautifully captures femininity in all its forms
Niamh O’Connor
Judge of Young Designer of the Year Awards 2024
Meet Niamh, a Dublin-born dancer who joined Riverdance in 1995, performing globally for royalty and heads of state. Holding the record for the most performances, she became Dance Director in 2014. Her passion for fashion led her to co-design “Heartbeat of Home” and work as a costume designer for TV shows like RTE’s “Dancing with the Stars.”
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 Partner:
Class For Kids
ClassForKids is a user-friendly online booking and management platform designed specifically for kids’ activity clubs and classes across the UK and Ireland. It simplifies the process of running a business by providing tools for easy online registration, secure payments, and class scheduling. Trusted by thousands of clubs, ClassForKids helps activity providers save time, increase bookings, and focus more on delivering fun, engaging classes. With features like automated reminders, attendance tracking, and flexible payment options, it’s the perfect solution for clubs looking to grow and streamline their operations.
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