Articles by Kelly Press
Former M&S CEO Marc Bolland appointed to tackle UK youth unemployment
Former Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland has been appointed by the UK government to support efforts aimed at addressing youth unemployment, as concerns continue to grow over the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). According to Sky News, Bolland will work with government and industry stakeholders to...
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RISD’s Collection 2026 highlights the next generation of fashion talent
Graduating students from the Apparel Design department at Rhode Island School of Design showcased their work through Collection 2026, the institution’s annual exhibition celebrating the creativity, technical skills and research-driven approach of its senior designers. According to a press release from the school, the showcase featured...
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FashionSkills4Better launches to strengthen sustainable fashion education
A new Erasmus+-funded initiative, FashionSkills4Better, has been launched to support sustainable fashion education and vocational training across Europe and Latin America. Running for 30 months, the project brings together nine partners from six countries to help develop the skills needed for the fashion industry's green and digital transition....
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JCA London Fashion Academy graduate showcase highlights industry-led fashion education
Twelve graduating designers from JCA London Fashion Academy will present their collections at the institution’s 2026 Graduate Showcase, an event designed to connect emerging talent with fashion industry leaders while demonstrating the role of industry-focused education in preparing students for professional careers. The showcase, scheduled for...
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SCAD FASH Museum honors André Leon Talley's legacy in new exhibition
Savannah College of Art and Design has opened a new exhibition dedicated to the late fashion editor and cultural figure André Leon Talley at its campus museum in southern France, celebrating the influential editor’s legacy through garments, photographs, and personal archival materials. Titled André Leon Talley: Style is Forever, the exhibition...
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Jeansland's "Fresh Blood" podcast amplifies emerging voices in global apparel supply chain
Jeansland has launched “Fresh Blood,” a new podcast series focused on young professionals working across the global denim and apparel supply chain, highlighting perspectives from emerging industry workers rather than established executives or commentators. Announced on May 27 in New York, the audio series examines how people under 30 working in...
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Kent State University celebrates 20 years of NYC fashion program
Kent State University is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its New York City Fashion program with a two-day event in Manhattan this June, highlighting two decades of immersive industry-focused education for fashion students in the heart of the Garment District. The programme, operated through Kent State University School of Fashion, has...
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Exploring identity and sustainability at Parsons BFA fashion design class of 2026 runway
Parsons School of Design unveiled the BFA Fashion Design Class of 2026 during its annual graduate runway presentation in New York, showcasing collections that explored identity, craftsmanship, sustainability, and interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary fashion. The Parsons 2026 BFA Graduate Runway Show, titled “ENSEMBLE,” brought together...
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SCAD fashion 2026 showcases largest graduating class in school history
Savannah College of Art and Design celebrated the largest graduating class in the history of its School of Fashion this month during SCAD Fashion 2026, a multi-day showcase highlighting the work of emerging fashion designers from the university’s Atlanta and Savannah campuses. The annual event culminated in a runway presentation at the SCAD...
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Gerrit Rietveld Academie 2026 challenges traditional fashion show structures
The annual fashion presentation of Gerrit Rietveld Academie took place on 25 May in and around De Hallen Studio's, with graduating students using the event to challenge traditional fashion show structures and explore questions around accessibility, public space, and participation. The 2026 edition of the Rietveld Academie Fashion Show 2026...
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