Harafat Abimbola

 Le Chéile Secondary School

Fingal County Council

This upcycled outfit is a beautiful tribute to African heritage. Our young designer Harafat transformed her childhood Ankara dresses, gifted from her mother - into this stunning patchwork look. 

She deconstructed the dresses, cleverly reusing the zips and bias binding, and stitched together squares into this bold new patchwork fabric.

The off-shoulder top and full skirt give it a modern twist, finished with neat hems and a detachable bow.