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PlasticFree launches student programme to tackle plastic waste

PlasticFree, a pro-business solution for designers and brands seeking plastic-free sustainable solutions, has launched a free initiative to empower students to tackle global plastic pollution. The PlasticFree Forever digital initiative is offering 250 design students passionate about creating a sustainable and regenerative future the opportunity...

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Epson launches Textile Academy at new Innovation Centre in UK

Global technology firm Epson inaugurated a new Innovation Centre in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, UK, and launched its first ever Textile Academy, designed to be a platform that inspires young designers and design students to contribute to a better, more eco-friendly textile industry. To commemorate the opening, Epson invited textile design...

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University of Westminster offering new MA course to bridge the skills gap in manufacturing

The University of Westminster ranked in the top 20 universities in the UK, has announced a new Master of Arts (MA) course in collaboration with the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) designed to boost the number of skilled fashion manufacturers. The Fashion Manufacturing MA course, launching in September, is being described as a “...

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Bournemouth-based designer secures second grant from SWEF

Max Onn, a young Bournemouth-based designer, has secured two grants under the South West Enterprise Fund (SWEF) that are helping him to establish his business. The backing was supplied by the private foundation, which caters to young people facing financial difficulties and other disadvantages. Onn had previously garnered attention through...

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10 Tips for salary negotiations in the fashion industry

Negotiating a salary in a competitive and specialised sector like fashion can be a challenge. However, it can also be a turning point in your career, whether it’s to advance within a company or to take a new professional direction. Regardless of the position you are aspiring to, proper preparation will make all the difference. In this article,...

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Clutch, dress, contract: A beginner’s guide to contracts

Contracts. What are they? Why are they important? Why should you care? Historically, contracts have got a bad reputation for being time-consuming, hard to understand and costly. Those criticisms are still applicable, but they don’t have to be. Contracts are one of the ways that you can protect your business, your products and safeguard against...

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With its Art, Culture, and Heritage division, ESMOD aims to position itself as a cultural force in fashion

The ESMOD fashion school has strengthened its partnership with Printemps Haussmann through the event "La veste dans tous ses états" (The Jacket in All Its Forms) and the "Vestologie" exhibition. For the occasion, a selection of exceptional pieces from the school's study collection, previously unknown to the general public, was exhibited...

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Central Saint Martins collaborates with Miss Sixty to drive circular denim

University of the Arts London (UAL) has announced a partnership between Central Saint Martins (CSM) and fashion conglomerate Trendy Group, which includes Italian brand Miss Sixty “to pave the future for circular denim”. In a statement, Central Saint Martins said the partnership centres around the new Future Denim Lab, an ambitious five-year...

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ESMOD Paris to celebrate the art of drag in its upcoming exhibition

This coming February, fashion school ESMOD Paris will present an exhibition entirely dedicated to the world of drag. Miss Boo, Kitty Space, and Drapeau Blanc, all former students of the school, will explore the art of drag through the lens of fashion. From February 7 to February 27 2025, ESMOD will open the doors to its exhibition entitled ‘The...

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Ferrari Fashion School names Anna Lottersberger managing director and academic director

Anna Lottersberger has been appointed the new director of Ferrari Fashion School, a fashion and design training institution in Milan. Lottersberger brings extensive experience in both the corporate and academic spheres, having held teaching and education management positions in Italy, China, Lebanon and Singapore. Her most recent roles include...

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Next generation: Why these young people are taking over their parents' fashion businesses

Family-owned businesses in the fashion industry have been under pressure for years due to challenges such as online competition and rising costs. In recent years, several fashion entrepreneurs have had to close their doors because they could not find a successor. FashionUnited spoke to four children of first-generation fashion entrepreneurs in...

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How to turn your fashion internship into a job opportunity: A case study at Rouje

How can you turn a fashion internship into a short-term or permanent job opportunity? In an industry known for being particularly competitive and saturated, securing a contract is often a difficult task. Yet, some students manage to carve a niche for themselves, like Yanrong Chen, Asia marketing project manager at the French ready-to-wear brand...