The Futuristic Beauty

Spectacular futuristic show, featuring a recycled design competition, fashion tech designs, body painting and dance entertainment. A fundraising event in aid of Nepalese children.

SUPPORTING THE WORK OF YOUNG IRISH ARTISTS:

This event features a student fashion design competition. "Like the Phoenix, Cradle rebuilds communities from the ash and rubble of war and natural disaster" - with that in mind students are challenged to create something beautiful from recycled materials. Cradle works closely with some fashion colleges in Dublin therefore giving a unique opportunity to young designers to create a "Futuristic Beauty" collection, which has to be made from unusual textiles. A great way to showcase strong skills and creativity.

Winning design 2014 dress-coat made with pencil shavings – designer Edita Liaugaudaite

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY: FASHION TECH DESIGNS

International designers Teresa Almeida, researcher at the Culture Lab Newcastle (UK), Jeanne Bloch, French artist and sustainability specialist "wearable tech" and Alice Giordani, French designer focusing on the latest innovation trends within Textile and Electronics, have decided to bring together their competences in one place: LA Fashion Tech organisation in Paris. Technical textiles, Wearables, 3D, LED, Composites in association with sustainability… they want to show the Future of fashion! We offer a platform to curious business people who are looking for a new way to see fashion and technology. It aims to connect different worlds and create awareness and opportunities in the field. We believe that bringing established companies, artists and students together can be the starting point for many stories of success. Innovation coupled with experience is the name of the game.

EVENT'S FEATURES

* A FIRST IN IRELAND: "LA Fashion Tech" show: when technology meets fashion

* Claire Garvey (world winning irish designer) is launching her 1st ever Menswear Collection, with celebrities wearing her incredible outfits, such as Eoghan Mcdermott presenter of the Voice of Ireland, Adam Gaffey, MFI Magazine & Male Model of The Year, Orin Orio etc.

* Students' design competition: How to transform waste materials into object of beauty

* A Spectacular Futuristic Body painting & Dance Entertainment presented by the Portobello Institute and the winners of the Hip Hop competition 2015 Random Heroes

About Cradle

CRADLE is an Irish non-governmental organisation helping children in war-torn countries and regions of the world hit by environmental crises. www.cradle.ie

Funds raised this year will be directed to Nepal in our attempt to alleviate the suffering of Nepalese children after the devastating earthquake. 8 million people have been affected by the massive earthquake in Nepal - more than a quarter of the country's population! The 7.8-magnitude quake hit Nepal on Saturday 25th April destroying buildings in Kathmandu and severely affecting rural areas across the region.