Articles by Kelly Press
ArtEZ Arnhem graduates explore identity, memory and transformation through fashion
Graduating designers from ArtEZ University of the Arts are presenting collections that examine themes of identity, memory, transformation, spirituality, and self-expression, reflecting the increasingly conceptual direction of contemporary fashion education. The 2026 cohort brings together emerging designers from across Europe, with collections...
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BIAAF 2026 finalists showcase strength of global fashion education
Bilbao International Art & Fashion 2026 has announced the finalists for its tenth edition, bringing together 30 emerging designers from some of the world's leading fashion schools following a selection process that reviewed nearly 2,000 applications from more than 90 countries. The final will take place in Bilbao this June and will feature...
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Institut Français de la Mode partners with Dior for sustainability training
Christian Dior Couture and Institut Français de la Mode have launched a new training initiative designed to strengthen sustainability knowledge across Dior's global workforce. Announced in Paris on 21 May, the Sustainability Fashion Leadership Programme aims to equip employees across all departments with a deeper understanding of the...
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LPU highlights industry-focused fashion education and strong placement outcomes
Lovely Professional University is promoting its School of Fashion Design as a hub for industry-focused fashion education, combining creative training with emerging technologies, sustainability, and strong employment outcomes. According to the university, the school offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fashion design, apparel...
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Emerging Manchester designer launches disability pride catwalk to challenge fashion industry norms
Emerging designer Ellie Brown is set to stage her first major runway event this summer, using adaptive fashion to challenge traditional ideas about accessibility and representation in the industry. Brown, a recent graduate of Manchester Metropolitan University, founded adaptive fashion label Recondition in 2025 after experiencing firsthand the...
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Solent students earn 17 Graduate Fashion Week 2026 Award nominations
Students from Southampton Solent University have secured 17 nominations across multiple categories at Graduate Fashion Week 2026, with 13 students shortlisted for awards recognising excellence in fashion design, styling, photography, marketing, media, and innovation. The nominations were awarded by Graduate Fashion Foundation, which organises...
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Pentland brands partners with Graduate Fashion Week 2026
Graduate Fashion Foundation has announced a partnership with Pentland Brands for Graduate Fashion Week 2026 on LinkedIn, reinforcing links between emerging talent and industry employers. As part of the collaboration, Pentland Brands will host a dedicated Careers Fair space at the event, giving students and graduates the opportunity to meet...
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Art Academy of Latvia fashion show explores identity, craftsmanship, and technology
The annual fashion show of the Art Academy of Latvia drew a large audience to Hanzas Perons on 29 May, showcasing 26 collections that explored the intersection of identity, craftsmanship, technology, and sustainability. Held for the 33rd time, the event featured work from undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral-level designers, reflecting the...
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Textile Institute launches intensive short course on textile materials and manufacturing
The Textile Institute has announced an intensive short course designed to provide a comprehensive overview of textile materials, manufacturing processes and product performance for professionals working across the textile and apparel sector. The programme is aimed at individuals involved in textile production, research and development, product...
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IED receives Compasso d’Oro recognition during 60th anniversary year
Istituto Europeo di Design is marking its 60th anniversary with recognition from the prestigious Compasso d’Oro, one of the design industry’s most respected awards. The honour comes as IED celebrates six decades of design education and launches a series of initiatives under the theme “Plural Intelligences,” a concept that explores how different...
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