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Leo Lemée, 2023 LISAA graduate, designed France’s Eurovision outfit

Leo Lemee, a young French designer who graduated from fashion school LISAA Mode last year, designed the outfit worn by France’s Eurovision 2024 candidate, singer Slimane. The creator created a look inspired by his final bachelor collection at LISAA Mode. The designer, who was also one of the winners of the design contest at the Dinan Festival...

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Paul Smith's Foundation launches first art prize

Paul Smith's Foundation has joined forces with paint producer Winsor & Newton to launch an international art prize in a bid to support artists at the beginning of their careers. The British designer will work with the supplier of artists' materials to select six winners to support, with those interested able to currently apply online via the...

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Academy of Art University to honour Matty Bovan at fashion graduation show

The students of the School of Fashion at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California will present their collections in a graduation show this Thursday, May 16. In addition, the school will honour UK fashion designer Matty Bovan with an honorary doctorate. The Academy of Art fashion show is entitled ‘Uncharted Territories’ and will...

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Future Fashion Award: FGI and Macy’s to honour outstanding US college student

Today, May 13, Fashion Group International (FGI) will hold the awards ceremony for its annual Rising Star Awards, which aim to celebrate up-and-coming talent in the fashion and beauty industry. At this year’s edition, FGI will present a new award, entitled Future Fashion Award, dedicated to college students. The awards honour emerging talent in...

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FIT runway and gala celebrates Class of 24, Norma Kamali and Kenneth Cole

FIT’s annual Future of Fashion Runway Show presented by Macy’s took place on Wednesday, May 8, at The Glasshouse in New York City. Guests navigated the groups of NYPD and pro-Palestine protesters outside the venue, not an uncommon sight these days on New York campuses but noteworthy outside an independent event space. From left to right: Norma...

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Apparel and accessory designs share the runway at College for Creative Studies

The College for Creative Studies in Detroit presented The Show 2024 on Saturday May 4 at Cadieux Stage. This fourth iteration of The Show assembled over 200 attendees, with national and international recruiters from Bottega Veneta, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Kate Spade, and Coach among the guests. The Show 2024 featured capsule collections from 23...

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London College of Fashion names Joanne Begiato associate dean for research

The University of the Arts London (UAL) has appointed researcher Joanne Begiato as the associate dean for research at London College of Fashion (LCF). She will be starting in her new role in August. Joanne Begiato is a professor of history with a range of interests. She has published on topics primarily related to the history of human bodies, a...

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Dutch denim talent programme funded by PVH Foundation opts for guild structure

The world is bursting with talent if you know where to look. These talents need to be nurtured and given space to develop, space that is not always available in the traditional educational system. Denim talents now have a place to go: The House of Denim Talent Incubator Programme. The programme is supported by the PVH Foundation, the foundation...

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Fashion and cinema: Jean Paul Gaultier exhibits work at SCAD Lacoste campus

Until September 30, 2024, the American multidisciplinary art school SCAD Lacoste, the French Cinémathèque and the La Caixa Foundation are presenting a condensed version of the 'Cinémode' exhibition, previously shown in Paris and Spain. The exhibition focuses on designer Jean Paul Gaultier's cinematic inspirations and achievements. The Savannah...

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IFM to support Benin's emerging designers through incubator programme

In collaboration with the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM), the Sèmè City programme, initiated by the Beninese government to promote innovation and local creative industries, is launching the FLY incubator. Over a twelve-month period, fashion professionals will support and mentor emerging designers from Benin and other African countries. Over...

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From multidisciplinary artist to collaborating with Ronald van der Kemp: This is the new denim generation

What better time to look ahead and zoom in on the new denim generation than at the end of this month of April, Kingpins month? When it comes to this new generation of denim designers, more specifically those based in the Netherlands, some not only want to conquer the denim industry but are also looking for opportunities in the art world, while...

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Inside the industry: How do fashion retailers make choices based on numbers (data)?

How do retailers determine which collections to buy and sell? And what numbers actually drive the success of retailers? In this FashionUnited background article, we'll delve into commonly used metrics in the clothing industry. Click on the article link to learn the exact definitions of sell-through percentage / sell-through rate and margin, and...