Articles by Kelly Press
Since 2018, Kelly Press has worked as a journalist and currently leads FashionUnited's Education platform. She covers developments in the fashion education sector through interviews, reports, and investigative features. Kelly’s primary focus is to elevate the visibility of emerging fashion professionals, innovative institutions, and sustainable design within the industry.
Istituto Marangoni Mumbai showcases student collections at annual 'Astitva' fashion event
Istituto Marangoni Mumbai presented its annual student fashion showcase, titled Astitva, on July 18, highlighting the work of second-year Fashion Design students. The event featured nine collections exploring themes including identity, memory, resilience, heritage, and transformation through contemporary fashion. According to the institution,...
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SCAD introduces residential graduate option for online students in Lacoste, France
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) has announced a new residential graduate program at its campus in Lacoste, France, beginning with the 2026–2027 academic year. The program is available to eligible graduate students enrolled in SCADnow, the university's online learning platform. The initiative allows participating students to...
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Macromedia fashion graduates explore identity, technology, and culture on the runway
Sixteen graduating fashion designers from Macromedia University of Applied Sciences presented collections exploring themes including gender identity, social media, cultural heritage, and women's sport during the university's annual Fashion Design graduation show. Held in Hamburg, the event featured approximately 120 runway looks and attracted...
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Young designers take to the runway at East Kent summer showcase
Young fashion designers aged 8 to 18 showcased original garments they designed and made themselves at the Kent Junior School of Fashion & Arts' annual Summer Showcase. The event featured a collection of student-created designs developed over the past year, highlighting the participants' creativity and technical skills. Based in Aylesham, the...
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Nigeria launches initiative to support creative, digital, and innovation economy projects
Organizations in Nigeria are being invited to apply for funding under the Creative, Digital, and Innovation Economy Initiative, a program designed to support projects that strengthen the country's creative and technology sectors through innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce development. According to the funding announcement, the initiative...
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VF Foundation expands fashion scholarship partnership to increase student career opportunities
VF Corporation and the VF Foundation announced an expansion of their partnership with the Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF), broadening a scholarship program designed to support community college students pursuing careers in the fashion and apparel industry. The initiative aims to increase educational access while providing participants with...
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Integrating psychology into fashion education and practice
A new interview with psychologist and fashion researcher Dr. Carolyn Mair explores the growing role of behavioural science in fashion, arguing that understanding why people make clothing choices is becoming as important as understanding how garments are designed or manufactured. Published by Meer, the interview examines how fashion intersects...
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Berkeley College students participate in United Nations sustainability forum
Students and alumni from Berkeley College participated in a side event during the 2026 United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), where they joined educators, nonprofit leaders, and sustainability advocates in discussions about the role of fashion in advancing environmental and social goals. The event, titled Fashioning Transformative,...
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LPU highlights industry-focused approach to fashion education
Lovely Professional University (LPU) has outlined its vision for fashion education in a new article highlighting how its School of Design – Fashion Design & Technology is adapting its curriculum to reflect changes in the global fashion industry. The university says its programmes are designed to combine creative practice with technical...
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Beyond technical skills: What makes fashion school relevant today?
A new analysis from The Business of Fashion explores whether fashion school remains a worthwhile investment as rising tuition costs, changing career pathways and advances in artificial intelligence reshape expectations of higher education. The article examines how prospective students are increasingly questioning the return on investment of...
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