Fashion Education Network

Connecting education and industry by providing news, internships and directories.

Former Parsons School of Fashion dean, Simon Collins: 'A strong label has a strong story'

Buenos Aires - For fashion students dreaming of launching their own label after graduation, the industry has never been more accessible — or more competitive. Today, young creatives can build a brand directly from their phones, promote collections through social media, connect with manufacturers online and even use artificial intelligence to...

News

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...

SchoolsPartner Content

Amsterdam Fashion Academy Presents Largest Graduate Show in 13-Year History

On June 15, the Amsterdam Fashion Academy will present its largest and most ambitious End-of-Year Show, bringing together graduates Bachelor’s with Honours in Fashion Design and Fashion Business & Innovation in one dynamic celebration of creativity, outstanding designs, innovation, and future-focused thinking. Hosted in De Hallen Studio’s...

Schools

Former M&S CEO Marc Bolland appointed to tackle UK youth unemployment

Former Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland has been appointed by the UK government to support efforts aimed at addressing youth unemployment, as concerns continue to grow over the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). According to Sky News, Bolland will work with government and industry stakeholders to...

Schools

RISD’s Collection 2026 highlights the next generation of fashion talent

Graduating students from the Apparel Design department at Rhode Island School of Design showcased their work through Collection 2026, the institution’s annual exhibition celebrating the creativity, technical skills and research-driven approach of its senior designers. According to a press release from the school, the showcase featured...

Schools

FashionSkills4Better launches to strengthen sustainable fashion education

A new Erasmus+-funded initiative, FashionSkills4Better, has been launched to support sustainable fashion education and vocational training across Europe and Latin America. Running for 30 months, the project brings together nine partners from six countries to help develop the skills needed for the fashion industry's green and digital transition....

News

JCA London Fashion Academy graduate showcase highlights industry-led fashion education

Twelve graduating designers from JCA London Fashion Academy will present their collections at the institution’s 2026 Graduate Showcase, an event designed to connect emerging talent with fashion industry leaders while demonstrating the role of industry-focused education in preparing students for professional careers. The showcase, scheduled for...

Schools

SCAD FASH Museum honors André Leon Talley's legacy in new exhibition

Savannah College of Art and Design has opened a new exhibition dedicated to the late fashion editor and cultural figure André Leon Talley at its campus museum in southern France, celebrating the influential editor’s legacy through garments, photographs, and personal archival materials. Titled André Leon Talley: Style is Forever, the exhibition...

News

Jeansland's "Fresh Blood" podcast amplifies emerging voices in global apparel supply chain

Jeansland has launched “Fresh Blood,” a new podcast series focused on young professionals working across the global denim and apparel supply chain, highlighting perspectives from emerging industry workers rather than established executives or commentators. Announced on May 27 in New York, the audio series examines how people under 30 working in...

Schools

Kent State University celebrates 20 years of NYC fashion program

Kent State University is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its New York City Fashion program with a two-day event in Manhattan this June, highlighting two decades of immersive industry-focused education for fashion students in the heart of the Garment District. The programme, operated through Kent State University School of Fashion, has...

News

Exploring identity and sustainability at Parsons BFA fashion design class of 2026 runway

Parsons School of Design unveiled the BFA Fashion Design Class of 2026 during its annual graduate runway presentation in New York, showcasing collections that explored identity, craftsmanship, sustainability, and interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary fashion. The Parsons 2026 BFA Graduate Runway Show, titled “ENSEMBLE,” brought together...

Schools

SCAD fashion 2026 showcases largest graduating class in school history

Savannah College of Art and Design celebrated the largest graduating class in the history of its School of Fashion this month during SCAD Fashion 2026, a multi-day showcase highlighting the work of emerging fashion designers from the university’s Atlanta and Savannah campuses. The annual event culminated in a runway presentation at the SCAD...