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Graduate Fashion Week 2027 to showcase Young Talent competition winners

The Young Talent of Tomorrow Fashion Design Competition has returned for 2027, inviting UK students aged 11 to 18 to design two garments created entirely from reused or recycled materials. Open to secondary students studying textiles, art, or design, the national contest challenges participants to conduct material research, document their...

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A Summer of Fashion, Networking, and Industry Insight in London

What does it take to bring a fashion brand to life? In Vogue Summer Program's Fashion Business course, Riley Graham explored the forces behind the industry, from retail strategy and marketing to networking and brand storytelling, all while studying in the heart of London. Can you share some background on yourself and your current studies or...

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ESMOD Paris and Printemps continue their educational partnership: a first look at the loafer of 2027

Following the jacket and the bag, Printemps turns its attention to footwear. For the third edition of the Printemps x ESMOD Prize, part of the department store's back-to-school campaign celebrating a new wardrobe essential, third-year students from ESMOD Paris's Fashion Design Bachelor's programme were invited to reinterpret an iconic piece of...

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Video: London college of fashion outlines dedicated career support for students and industry entrants

The London College of Fashion has released a detailed overview of its dedicated career development unit, Graduate Futures, showcasing how the institution prepares students and emerging professionals for the competitive global fashion market. Featuring commentary from industry-seasoned advisors and current undergraduates, the video highlights the...

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Fashion’s changing professional landscape puts hybrid skills in focus

The fashion industry is increasingly looking for professionals who can work across creative, commercial and strategic functions, according to three lecturers from IED Firenze’s postgraduate programmes interviewed by nss magazine. The discussion comes as fashion roles become more specialised while also requiring greater flexibility between...

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NUA on its Sustainable Fashion Week role: ‘Sustainability is not an add-on to creative practice’

Sustainable Fashion Week returned to the UK this week, continuing its mission of bringing eco-values beyond the traditional fashion industry and into local hubs across the country. At Norwich University of the Arts (NUA), for example, education is being positioned as a means to both discuss fashion’s sustainability challenges and also a space...

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FashionTEX Digital Fashion Show showcases student innovation in Riga

On 1 October 2026, students from 11 European fashion institutions will present their work at the FashionTEX Digital Fashion Show in Riga, Latvia. Hosted at the LED Unit Virtual Production Studio during the second annual FashionTEX Festival, the event highlights student projects that integrate physical garments with 3D design, animation, and...

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Portuguese footwear association APICCAPS enters second year of London College of Fashion partnership

The Portuguese Footwear, Components, Leather Goods and Alternatives Association (APICCAPS) has extended its strategic partnership with London College of Fashion (LCF) into a second consecutive year. Embedded directly within LCF's BA (Hons) Cordwainers Footwear curriculum, the recurring initiative connects design students directly with Portuguese...

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Manchester Metropolitan University's Manchester Fashion Institute opens its 2026 MA Fashion Design Technology exhibition

The Manchester Fashion Institute at Manchester Metropolitan University has opened its 2026 MA Fashion Design Technology exhibition, running from September 29 to October 4 at the Righton Building in Manchester. Titled "The Human Behind the System," the showcase frames creative innovation through portraits of graduating designers alongside their...

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Eldon Square’s Future Heritage shows what BFC’s Fashion Britain could mean for regional fashion

When Laura Weir took over the helm of the British Fashion Council (BFC) last year, the organisation was battling somewhat of an identity crisis. With established designers slowly moving to Paris and Milan and the broader fashion industry facing financial pressures, questions over London Fashion Week’s relevance, impact and status became...

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Oxford report reveals fashion industry influences nearly a third of global farmland

A new report published by the University of Oxford’s Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, in partnership with DIRT Charity, reveals that the fashion industry influences approximately 30 percent of global agricultural land. By expanding traditional assessments—which previously focused solely on textile crops like cotton, flax, and hemp...

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NIFT students earn recognition at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Students representing India’s National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) have received recognition in the fashion-related categories at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, as part of India’s largest-ever delegation to the international skills competition. Vidhi Niravkumar Suthar received a Medal for Excellence in Fashion Technology, one of 20 such...