Cara Moore, Teresa Neta &  Emma Kiely

Coláiste na Toirbhirte

Cork County Council

The theme of this outfit is 'Who Will Tell The Bees?" - in reference to a tradition among beekeepers of keeping their bees informed of local and family news. 

This outfit has been made by combining elements from different items of clothing collected by the team. 

The skirt was created by cutting squares from a shirt, a hoodie and a fitted sheet, and sewing them together to make a patchwork. The side slit is framed with hand crocheted flower details. 

The jacket continues the patchworking,  combining pieces from different clothes and bed sheets onto a thrifted corduroy jacket. The jackets embroidered detailing highlights the outfit's message, asking who will tell the bees about the damage we have caused the planet through fast fashion and the loss of biodiversity. 

The white top also features bee embroidery and layered/patchworked elements at the back and collar.