That the Parliament congratulates Ella Sharp, a talented student from Hillhead High School in Glasgow, for her remarkable achievement in showcasing her sustainable fashion design, The Joanie, at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025; recognises her innovative use of foil blankets and race numbers to create a striking couture piece that captivated audiences and highlighted the potential of repurposed materials in fashion; acknowledges the growing global movement towards eco-conscious fashion, exemplified by initiatives like Junk Kouture, which empowers young designers to reimagine waste as wearable art; understands the importance of supporting and celebrating the creativity and sustainability efforts of young individuals in shaping the future of the fashion industry; believes that Ella's participation in the Cannes Film Festival not only showcased her design skills but also underscored the vital role of youth in driving environmental awareness through artistic expression; considers that her accomplishment serves as an inspiration to fellow students and emerging designers, demonstrating that innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand in the world of fashion; extends its warm congratulations to Ella for her outstanding contribution to sustainable fashion, and wishes her continued success in her future endeavours.
Supported by:
Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Jackson Carlaw, Bob Doris, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher, Kenneth Gibson, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Tess White, Brian Whittle