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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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Ied students showcase at Fashion Graduate Italia 2025

Ied students showcased their collections in Milan today, opening Fashion Graduate Italia. The event, which runs until October 30, is organised by Piattaforma Sistema Formativo Moda. This third-sector body is a hub that brings together Italian post-graduate institutions and academies in the fashion sector. It is sponsored by the Lombardy Region...

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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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In Pictures: André Leon Talley exhibition opens in SCAD museums

The late US journalist and fashion icon André Leon Talley is now the subject of an exhibition at museums associated with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). The life and achievements of the acclaimed fashion figure, who passed away in 2023, will be honoured among SCAD locations in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, as well as in Lacoste,...

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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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Fashion brand Everlane partners with Laufey Foundation to support music education

US apparel brand Everlane has launched a limited-edition capsule with Grammy-winning artist Laufey in support of The Laufey Foundation, her non-profit focused on expanding access to youth music and orchestral programs worldwide. The Everlane x The Laufey Foundation Collection includes four pieces—a cropped sweatshirt, full-zip hoodie, wide-leg...

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Harri and Masha Popova among second cohort in Studio Smithfield residency programme

Six new designers are set to become the second cohort of The Fashion Residency at Studio Smithfield, due to begin January 2026. Spanning 18 months, the initiative, backed by the Mayor of London, Projekt and the Paul Smith Foundation, will provide the chosen participants with a free studio space, mentoring by industry leaders and business...

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Redress becomes catwalk partner for Source Fashion

UK trade show Source Fashion has named Redress as its new headline catwalk partner. The Hong Kong-based NGO will take up the title for the event’s next edition in Olympia London, scheduled between January 13 to 15, 2026. For this season, Redress will bring two to three alumni from its Redress Design Award, a sustainable fashion competition for...