Glen Cove High School Students Advance to Junk Kouture World Finals

GLEN COVE, NEW YORK (MAY 2023) — Team Pavonine, a group of talented young designers, have made it to the Junk Kouture world finals in London this fall. This is a huge achievement for the team, as they beat out thousands of other contestants from around the world to secure their place in the finals.

Junk Kouture is a global fashion competition that challenges young designers to create high-fashion looks using only recycled materials. Team Pavonine's entry, titled "Reborn Phoenix," is a stunning creation made entirely out of discarded feathers, plastic bags, and other recycled materials. The Pavonine Design Team is Natalia Monsale (Designer), Jeymee Gutierrez (Assistant and Makeup), and Betzy Mejia (Assistant Designer). The team put in countless hours of hard work and dedication to bring their vision to life.

The Junk Kouture world finals in London will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Team Pavonine to showcase their talents and compete against some of the best young designers in the world. The team is excited to represent their school and their country on the global stage, and they are determined to bring home the top prize.

“As we look ahead to the fall, we can't wait to see what Team Pavonine has in store for us at the Junk Kouture world finals. Their creativity, passion, and commitment to sustainability are an inspiration to us all, and we wish them the best of luck as they prepare for this exciting event. A special thank you to Mrs. Melissa Johnides for the photographs of the team,” said LeeAnn Palazzo, High School Fashion Teacher.

“We are very proud of our fashion students and what they have achieved under the guidance of Ms. LeeAnn Palazzo. They continue to explore and embrace opportunities in order to advance themselves and their arts learning each and every day,” said Lawrence Nadel. “We wish Team Pavonine lots of luck as they advance in the Junk Kouture competition. I am sure that they will continue to make Glen Cove proud as they continue to embark on this wonderful journey.”

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