Articles by Kelly Press
Kent State University Museum installation explores spacesuit technology and design
Kent State University Museum will present a new installation titled Ohioans in Space: The Carl E. Walz Spacesuit from the Kent State University Museum at the Ohio Statehouse beginning May 19, highlighting the intersection of fashion, science and public history. The exhibition centres on a spacesuit worn aboard the International Space Station by...
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ESSDM expands fashion education with new haute couture postgraduate program
ESSDM Sevilla de Moda has announced the launch of a new postgraduate programme focused on haute couture techniques, expanding its role in specialised fashion education through the Cátedra de Moda Andaluza. The new Master’s programme, titled Máster en Técnicas de Alta Costura: Artesanía y Moda de Autor, will begin in October 2026 and aims to...
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Global football merchandise market growth signals new skills demand for fashion and retail education
The global football merchandise market is projected to see significant growth between 2025 and 2035, driven by major sportswear companies including Adidas, Nike and Puma. The expansion is being fuelled by digital retail innovation, global fan engagement and the increasing commercialisation of sports culture. While the report focuses on market...
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GMYT Fashion Academy inducts 21 students, emphasising entrepreneurship in fashion education
GMYT Fashion Academy has inducted 21 new students into its 2026 cohort, marking a milestone in its ongoing efforts to combine fashion training with entrepreneurship education. The induction ceremony, held on May 4, reflects the institution’s broader mission to equip young creatives with both design skills and business knowledge. According to...
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JD Institute of Fashion Technology receives GSAAA accreditation, marking milestone for design education
JD Institute of Fashion Technology has received accreditation from the Global Standardization and Accreditation Agency (GSAAA), a development that highlights ongoing efforts to formalise quality standards within fashion and design education. The accreditation recognises the institute’s academic framework, curriculum structure and teaching...
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Kent State fashion show highlights inclusive design and student learning
Kent State University’s School of Fashion has showcased a growing emphasis on inclusive design and experiential learning through its latest annual fashion show, which drew record attendance and participation. The student-led event, one of the largest of its kind in the United States, featured collections developed by senior fashion design...
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Student-led fashion show steps into spotlight emerging talent in Omaha
In the absence of Omaha Fashion Week, students from Metropolitan Community College (MCC) and University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) are taking the lead in creating a new platform to showcase young design talent. The upcoming runway event, organised by students and faculty, highlights how fashion education institutions are stepping in to provide...
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Educators and policymakers: Engaging with the Fashioning a Just Transition Manifesto
Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) and a coalition of 234 organisations across Europe and Asia have launched the Fashioning a Just Transition Manifesto on May 1, calling for systemic change across the global fashion industry. The manifesto outlines a vision for a “just fashion system” that prioritises workers’ rights, environmental protection and...
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Denim Première Vision expands educational focus ahead of Milan return
Denim Première Vision will return to Milan’s Superstudio Più on May 20 and 21, 2026, marking the ninth Milan edition of the international denim trade event. Held under the patronage of the Municipality of Milan, the show will bring together more than 60 exhibitors from across the global denim supply chain, with strong participation from Italy...
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Harlem's Fashion Row and H&M discuss future of sustainable fashion
Harlem's Fashion Row and H&M hosted the 2026 Sustainability Forum on Earth Day, bringing together designers, executives and sustainability advocates to discuss how environmental goals and inclusion can shape the future of fashion. Held on April 22, the event focused on sustainability as both an ecological and social issue. Opening remarks from...
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