Articles by Kelly Press
Lagos Fashion Week and Industrie Africa announce limited-edition global trunkshow
Lagos Fashion Week (LagosFW) and the luxury African fashion retailer Industrie Africa have announced a collaboration to launch a limited-edition trunkshow, extending the runway's impact directly into global retail. The trunkshow is scheduled to begin November 14th at 3 PM WAT, providing consumers worldwide with real-time access to collections...
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State of Fashion Biennale 2026 program announced
The State of Fashion Biennale 2026, titled "Available to Promise; Hidden Systems, Shared Futures," is scheduled to take place in Arnhem from May 14 to June 28, 2026. Unveiled on November 6, the program shifts the focus from finished clothes to the infrastructures—supply chains, technology, cultural processes, and ecosystems—that shape the global...
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Istituto Europeo di Design Opens Casa IED in New York
The Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) has opened Casa IED in Brooklyn, marking the institution’s first space in the United States dedicated to cultural exchange and creative collaboration. Developed in partnership with Salotto, a Brooklyn-based hub founded by IED alumni and Italian creatives, Casa IED aims to serve as a venue for dialogue,...
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SCAD hosts first American LVMH Day for luxury industry student engagement
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) hosted LVMH Day at its Atlanta campus, marking the first time the global luxury group has held the event at an American university. The initiative brought together students from SCAD’s School of Fashion and the De Sole School of Business Innovation with representatives from several of LVMH’s leading...
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Kiwi Vapor and IED Milan launch scholarship for emerging designers
KIWI Vapor has partnered with the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) to launch a scholarship supporting young designers and visual communicators. The initiative invites students to create accessible, functional, and expressive accessories for KIWI Air, the brand’s latest product. The projects will be judged by a panel including designer Daniele...
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FIT opens Joyce F. Brown Academic Building, its first in nearly 50 years
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York system, has officially opened the Joyce F. Brown Academic Building, its first new academic structure in almost five decades. The ten-story, 100,000-square-foot building, located on West 28th Street in Manhattan’s fashion district, is named in honor of FIT’s...
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Top five finalists announced for NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship
The NRF Foundation has named the five finalists for its annual Next Generation Scholarship, an initiative that recognizes outstanding undergraduate students pursuing careers in retail. Since its launch in 2014, the program has awarded more than 800,000 US dollars to support future retail leaders. This year’s finalists are Shayma Banks (Columbia...
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Salford fashion student showcases sustainable design on Amazon Prime series
A University of Salford fashion design student has gained national attention after appearing in a new Amazon Prime reality series focused on sustainability in fashion. Alejandro Codes, 28, features in RE/style, a six-part competition produced in partnership with the second-hand clothing marketplace Vinted. The show, hosted by television...
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Law student brought high fashion to Cheshire fashion week
University of Chester law student Claire Namukolo Raven combined her legal studies with her passion for fashion by leading this year’s Cheshire Fashion Week on October 17 and 18. Held at Chester Cathedral and Chester Town Hall, the event showcased designers from the US, Portugal, France, Nigeria, and the UK, attracting buyers, media, and fashion...
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ITMF announces winners of 2025 International Collaboration Awards
The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has announced the winners of its International Collaboration Awards 2025, recognizing achievements in global partnerships that advance sustainability and innovation in the textile industry. This year’s four award recipients are: • Bursa Uludag University (Türkiye) – Unlocking Circular...
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