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Unveiling the Graduates 2024 collection: Istituto Marangoni Miami (IMM)

As the class of 2024 completes their academic journey in becoming fashion professionals, Istituto Marangoni Miami recently showcased the graduates' final collections with huge success. Stepping into the fashion industry, those collections play a crucial role for graduates to expand their network and share their work. As the international B2B...

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Unveiling the Graduates 2024 collection: Academy of Art University

As the class of 2024 completes their academic journey in becoming fashion professionals, Academy of Art University recently showcased the graduates' final collections with huge success. Stepping into the fashion industry, those collections play a crucial role for graduates to expand their network and share their work. As the international B2B...

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Parsons changes it up for BFA Synergies graduate fashion show

Parsons tried something different this year for their BFA fashion show held in the august Hall Des Lumières in lower Manhattan. In the spirit of inclusivity that has become a core principle of the school’s pedagogy, especially since Ben Barry became Dean of the School of Fashion in 2021, the runway presented one look from every single graduating...

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Accademia del Lusso showcases its young talents in Milan

'Oniricon' was the title of Accademia del Lusso's fashion show held on Tuesday evening at the Talent garden Calabiana in Milan, a showcase of young talents' collections on the catwalk. The event was inspired by the dreamlike atmospheres and surreal visions in the genius of Federico Fellini, a master of Italian cinema. The young designers,...

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Academy of Art University students explore ‘uncharted territory’ in graduation show

On May 16, the final-year students of the fashion design programme at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco presented their designs in a runway show entitled ‘Uncharted Territory’. Thirteen graduating fashion students showcased their looks, with each of the student’s collections representing ‘their own unique journeys through uncharted...

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VIPs and international press descend on Savannah for SCAD graduate show

SCAD Fashion 2024 presented runway collections by its senior and graduate students on the runway at SCAD Museum of Art on Friday, May 17. The show followed the presentation of the coveted André Leon Talley Award to Brother Vellies founder, vice-chair of CFDA, activist founder of the Fifteen Percent Pledge and author, Aurora James, who appeared...

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‘Metamorfosi’: Istituto Marangoni Miami goes global with first student fashion show

On Thursday May 16, fashion and design institution Istituto Marangoni Miami (IMM) presented its first student fashion show, which is now set to be an annual event to cement the status of the Miami school of fashion and its graduates on the world stage. Twenty students of this year's graduating class showcased 62 looks in total. The physical...

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

Léo Lemée, 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 won the jury prize for best designer of the LISAA graduating class of 2023...

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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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Arts Thread announces judging panel, partnerships for Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2024

London-based digital platform for emerging artistic talent Arts Thread has announced the industry judges for this year’s edition of its international design competition the Global Creative Graduate Showcase. Applications for the contest remain open. For the fifth edition of the contest, which was previously entitled Global Design Graduate Show,...

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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...