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Supermodel Erin O'Connor praises Wolverhampton teens' upcycled catwalk creations

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A person wearing a red tartan coat stands among students at a sustainable fashion event, while young people in upcycled outfits applaud in an indoor showcase space. The event brought together secondary school students to present environmentally themed fashion designs created from pre-loved clothing.

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Supermodel Erin O'Connor praises Wolverhampton teens for upcycled fashion creations

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Supermodel Erin O'Connor judged a sustainable fashion show at Wolverhampton's Mander Centre, where over 100 students showcased original outfits made from donated and pre-loved garments. The event was organised by social enterprise Reinvntd CIC with support from Save the Children's Young People Climate Fund. A winning design featuring a grey blazer decorated with upcycled materials was created by 13-year-olds Sebastian and Railijs, alongside 14-year-old Lucian.

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  • Supermodel Erin O'Connor judged a fashion show featuring upcycled outfits created by teenagers in Wolverhampton.
  • More than 100 students presented original designs made from donated and pre-loved garments at the Mander Centre.
  • The winning entry was designed by 13-year-olds Sebastian and Railijs and 14-year-old Lucian.
  • The winning outfit featured a grey blazer decorated with upcycled materials including plastic bottle caps, fabric scraps, and ribbons.
  • The event was run by social enterprise Reinvntd CIC with support from Save the Children's Young People Climate Fund.
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