EUROSPAR renews sponsorship of Junk Kouture to champion youth creativity in Dublin

EUROSPAR, the Ireland-based supermarket group, has renewed its partnership with Junk Kouture for a fourth consecutive year, acting as headline sponsor for the Irish Junk Kouture 2026 competition.

The Junk Kouture Festival of Creativity and Circularity will take place from 23–25 February at the Helix, DCU, culminating in the World Final on 24 February.

Sixty design teams aged 12–19 from Ireland, the UK, France, Italy, the USA, and the UAE will showcase couture fashion crafted entirely from recycled materials, competing for the World Designer of the Year title.

EUROSPAR will support Irish finalists at the World Final and sponsor the Irish competition cycle through to 2026, including regional finals in March and the Dublin City Final in May.

The partnership was announced at EUROSPAR’s newly opened Bryanstown, Co Louth supermarket, where a selection of Junk Kouture designs was on display.

Marketing Manager Claire O’Brien said: “We’re thrilled to continue our support of Junk Kouture for yet another year. Responsible Retailing is at the heart of what we do at EUROSPAR, and our retailers take real pride in giving back to the communities they serve. Partnering with Junk Kouture is a perfect reflection of that commitment. We’re particularly excited to stand behind local schools once again as they take on this creative and inspiring journey.”

Junk Kouture CEO Troy Armour added: “It’s fantastic to have such a well-known and trusted brand like EUROSPAR back on board for a fourth year at Junk Kouture. We are delighted to have the support of EUROSPAR Supermarkets and their 53 locally owned retailers in Ireland to help deliver our message of sustainability from schools to stores.”

Explore the full article on EUROSPAR’s sponsorship and the upcoming Junk Kouture 2026.