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Fashion forward: A 2025 roundup on education, career, and leadership

Over the past year, FashionUnited has explored what it really means to work in fashion today — from evolving leadership models and career realities to the educators shaping the next generation. Below is a curated roundup of key articles that together paint a picture of an industry in transition, balancing creativity, responsibility and new...

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HBCU Alumna builds fashion brand celebrating school pride and heritage

Third-generation HBCU alumna Cheylaina Fultz has turned her vision of culturally meaningful apparel into a growing fashion brand, HBCU Legacy Fashion, which spotlights the pride and heritage of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The concept emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic when Fultz, then expecting a child, revisited an...

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Amity School of Fashion Technology hosts international conference on fashion, apparel & textiles

The Amity School of Fashion Technology recently held an International Conference on Fashion, Apparel & Textiles, bringing together academics, industry experts and students to discuss current trends and future directions in the global fashion and textile sectors. The event featured presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities...

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Submissions open for 2026 LVMH Prize for young fashion designers

The LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers has opened for submissions, inviting emerging creatives from around the world to enter the 13th edition of the global competition. Designers aged 18–40 who have produced at least two ready-to-wear collections — whether womenswear, menswear or gender-less — can apply online before the 11 January 2026...

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ESMOD blends craftsmanship and technology in modern fashion education

ESMOD, the historic French fashion school founded in 1841, is modernising its education model by integrating traditional craftsmanship with cutting‑edge digital tools to prepare students for evolving careers in fashion design and business, according to an article published on Business of Fashion. Ranked among the world’s top five international...

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Dentsu highlights digital fashion education collaboration with Roblox and Bunka Fashion College

Japanese advertising and innovation firm Dentsu Group has showcased a collaborative project that bridges physical and digital fashion education, developed with Bunka Fashion College and immersive social platform Roblox. The initiative is part of Dentsu’s efforts to support future creative talent through its House of Creators programme, offering...

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Istituto Marangoni launches AI-themed upskilling courses for fashion professionals

Istituto Marangoni has introduced a suite of AI-focused upskilling courses designed to help fashion, beauty and design professionals adapt to rapid digital transformation in the industry. The initiative responds to growing demand for AI competencies in creative sectors, with training covering generative AI, digital design tools and advanced...

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Video: How vintage and archives influence contemporary costume design

Costume Design is a powerful tool for storytelling, a journey that extends from initial historical research and archival deep dives to the final execution on set. A recent conversation featured renowned Costume Designer Massimo Cantini Parrini, Polimoda Director Massimiliano Giornetti, and Design Department Supervisor Silvia Tolaro, who came...

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MAXXAM and Graduate Fashion Foundation launch second student design competition

MAXXAM has renewed its partnership with the Graduate Fashion Foundation (GFF) for the second edition of their national student design competition, following the strong response to last year’s inaugural programme. The 2025/26 competition invites fashion students from GFF member universities in the UK and abroad to create a womenswear S/S 2027...

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Taiwan International Student Design Competition celebrates 2025 winners

The 2025 Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC) held its award ceremony this week, recognising 76 winning works selected from a record 16,329 submissions representing 1,029 schools across 73 countries and regions. Organised by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education and executed by National Taiwan University of Science and Technology...

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Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) reaffirms The New School’s accreditation

The New School’s accreditation has been formally reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education after concerns raised in late 2024. In November 2024, MSCHE issued a non-compliance warning to the university for failing to meet two key standards — educational effectiveness and institutional planning/resources. After submitting a...

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FIT tops 2025 ranking of the world’s best fashion schools

CEOWorld Magazine has released its 2025 list of the world’s best fashion schools, naming the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York as the top institution globally. Parsons School of Design and Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design follow in second and third place, reinforcing the United States’ continued dominance in...