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Rebecca Marsden, a fashion designer from Sligo, has been awarded by the Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) Future Makers programme.
Twenty-eight students and emerging designers and craftspeople received awards and supports totalling €25,000 through the organisation s Future Makers programme. The announcement took place at a virtual awards ceremony last Wednesday, 2nd December, which was led by Toby Scott, design strategist and DCCI Board Member.
Rebecca was awarded Residencies & Training Support (€1,000) for her truly innovative 3d knitwear approaches. The judges commented, The contemporary styling had a life and energy that gave confidence that she knows her target market and how to stand out in a highly competitive field. Truly a breath of fresh air.