REUSE
RETHINK
RELOVE
REUSE RETHINK RELOVE
STYLE FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLD
Relove Fashion is a sustainable fashion competition for young people aged 12-19 in Ireland.
To enter the competition, entrants are challenged to explore their creative design skills to create a sustainable and wearable outfit using clothing from the treasure troves of charity shops, swap shops, or reused textiles already available at home.
Register your interest to stay in the loop with key dates, resources, inspiration and county council eligibility.
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Virtual Teacher Q&A:
9th September 2025 - sign up now!Virtual Teacher Q&A:
8th October 2025Sewing Machine Giveaway:
End of September 2025Submission Deadline:
End of January 2026Shortlisting & Virtual Interviews:
February - March 2026Exhibition:
April 2026Grand Final:
End of April 2026
Previous Finalists
past finalists ☾ ☼ + ✧ ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾ ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☁︎
past finalists ☾ ☼ + ✧ ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾ ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☁︎
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What’s
Involved?
Immersing themselves in the world of sustainable fashion, entrants will have the opportunity to engage hands-on with sustainable fashion, exploring creative reuse options such as upcycling, repairs, alterations and mending.
Throughout the competition, online inspiration sessions will be held by the Relove Fashion Team, showcasing innovative ideas for techniques and materials.
Submission requirements
01
Create a re-wearable outfit from second hand, preloved or unwanted clothing and textiles
02
Create a storyboard documenting the process
03
Undertake research into the fashion industry and detail this research as a part of the completed submission form