Articles by Kelly Press
Africa Fashion Up opens applications for 6th edition in Paris
Africa Fashion Up, a Paris-based platform dedicated to promoting contemporary African fashion, has opened applications for its sixth edition. Organised by the Share Africa Association in collaboration with the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, the 2026 programme will accept submissions from February 17 to April 17. Founded in 2020 by...
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TMU Scholars Publish first textbook dedicated to plus-size patternmaking
Plus-Size Patternmaking for Womenswear, co-authored by Leila Kelleher, a fashion scholar at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), and technical designer Gabby Brown, has been published, marking what is described as the first textbook dedicated exclusively to plus-size patternmaking. The book addresses a longstanding gap in fashion education and...
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Student-led fashion show at University of Calgary Raises Eating Disorder awareness
A student-organised fashion show at the University of Calgary has brought attention to eating disorder awareness and the importance of creating visible, supportive spaces on campus. The event, which took place in early February, featured student models and designers showcasing looks that symbolised personal journeys and community solidarity. The...
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Digital learning transforming fashion education, says JD Institute Director
Digital learning is reshaping fashion education, offering new tools and opportunities for students and educators, according to Sudhakar Rao, Director of JD Institute of Fashion Technology, School of Fashion Design. In a recent interview, Rao highlighted how online platforms, virtual tools and blended teaching methods are expanding access to...
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TMU graduate and Project Runway Canada finalist Curtis Matysek returns to alma mater
Fashion designer Curtis Matysek, a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), has been named a finalist on the upcoming season of Project Runway Canada, the university reported. Matysek, who completed TMU’s Fashion Design program in 2019, will compete on the national reality competition that showcases emerging Canadian design talent,...
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GEMS education and London College of Fashion form strategic partnership to expand fashion education
GEMS Education has entered into a strategic partnership with the London College of Fashion (LCF), University of the Arts London (UAL) to enhance access to specialist fashion education and professional pathways for students in the Middle East and beyond. Under the collaboration, GEMS Education will work with LCF to develop expanded opportunities...
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Sabato De Sarno funds new scholarships for fashion at IED Florence school
Fashion designer Sabato De Sarno has launched two new scholarships for students enrolled in the fashion design programme at the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) Florence campus, organisers confirmed. The awards will cover 50 percent of tuition for up to three years for two recipients who maintain strong academic performance. De Sarno, known for...
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Soho/Carnaby and London College of Fashion support student creatives with Studio Space award
Soho/Carnaby has partnered again with the London College of Fashion (LCF) to award two student designers with studio space in Soho’s creative district, organisers announced ahead of London Fashion Week. The initiative aims to support early-career talent by providing real-world workspace in one of the capital’s fashion and cultural hubs. The...
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SCAD President Paula Wallace awarded France’s Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
Paula Wallace, founder and president of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), has been awarded the title of Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture. The honor, one of France’s highest cultural distinctions, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts and cultural...
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Anglia Ruskin University partners with Mercury Dasha to explore AI in fashion and business education
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has announced a new collaboration with fashion technology platform Mercury Dasha to examine the role of artificial intelligence in fashion design and business education. The academic–industry partnership brings together students from ARU’s BA (Hons) Fashion Design and BA (Hons) Fashion Communication and Branding...
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