Trash 'N' Fashion 2017 grand finale will be the place to be on Thursday May 18th in the Mount Errigal Hotel. 

Sharon Maxwell, LYIT Fashion lecturer and Sinead Hanlon, aka Altantica

Mocktails on arrival, James Bond style photographer snapping you on the red carpet, a funky new techno DJ Atlantica mixing it up on the decks, as well as Pinehill Dance Studio and Triumph dance group showcasing their dancers. It’s all happening at Trash ‘N’ Fashion 2017!

LYIT Fashion students at work in the studio

Students from throughout Donegal will showcase and compete with their unique creative designs on the Trash ‘N’ Fashion catwalk. Providing us with an explosion of fashion design to entertain all ages, while supporting Donegal Youth Services at the same time.

The organisers of the event, Karen Murphy from Karen Murphy Speech Drama and Communications and Evelyn Mc Glynn from Evelyn Mc Marketing have put together an extra special show for 2017.

This year sees LYIT fashion students showcasing their designs on the Trash ‘N’ Fashion catwalk. Sharon Maxwell course tutor said:

“The students are delighted to take part in this community not for profit event that encourages creativity through fashion and design.”

The event has gone from strength to strength over the years and offers a platform for young secondary students to design and create wearable art from everyday “trash”

Karen the original founder of Trash N Fashion applauds the commitment of the team that helps produce this event and the huge support and sponsorship from local companies.

“This event just would not happen if it wasn’t for all the local business who contribute to the overall cost of hosting such an event, we are extremely grateful to them”

Karen is joined by local marketing and event management company Evelyn Mc Marketing,  to deliver this FUNdrasing event.

The event is set to not only dazzle those in attendance with alternative creative fashion and content but also raise funds for the amazing local charity – Donegal Youth Service. As well as all this the event will be an opportunity for the students attending to join together for a final fun night out before school breaks up.

Trash N’ Fashion 2017 launch – LYIT fashion students join Eileen Sweeney, Business Customer Advisor at AIB Letterkenny, Rachel McLaughlin – DonegalWoman.ie, Donegal Youth Service, Sinead Hanlon (Atlantica), Sharon Maxwell – LYIT Fashion lecturer and Evelyn McGlynn – Evelyn McMarketing

Trash N Fashion tickets are currently available from reception in The Mount Errigal Hotel, Donegal Youth Services offices and G & G Salon Letterkenny priced €10.

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For further details or to support in any way contact Karen on karengallinagh@gmail.com 086-6043040 or phone  Evelyn 087 -2246989.

A creative night of fun and fashion for all ages! See you there!