Elzbieta Klowonska

St Louis Community School

Mayo County Council

Our young designer Elżbieta started this outfit with materials sourced from the charity shop where she volunteers: two black dresses, a green dress, a black lace top, and a black jumpsuit. 

She transformed the jumpsuit into a dress, then deconstructed the other garments to create unique features like dramatic sleeves, a fishtail hem, and a bold wrap detail using the green and black dresses.

The black lace top was creatively repurposed for the neckline, with extra fabric turned into matching gloves and socks. And even the accessories were upcycled—her shoes, headpiece, and necklace were customized with beads from a belt and a necklace her aunt gifted her.