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Africa Fashion Up opens applications for 6th edition in Paris

Africa Fashion Up, a Paris-based platform dedicated to promoting contemporary African fashion, has opened applications for its sixth edition. Organised by the Share Africa Association in collaboration with the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, the 2026 programme will accept submissions from February 17 to April 17. Founded in 2020 by...

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TMU Scholars Publish first textbook dedicated to plus-size patternmaking

Plus-Size Patternmaking for Womenswear, co-authored by Leila Kelleher, a fashion scholar at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), and technical designer Gabby Brown, has been published, marking what is described as the first textbook dedicated exclusively to plus-size patternmaking. The book addresses a longstanding gap in fashion education and...

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Career check: why the point-of-sale is the best school

What does a career look like in an industry that constantly has to reinvent itself? Industry expert Daniel Samy El Menshawi looks back on 15 years of experience balanced between tradition and transformation. After an apprenticeship in textile management and a degree in International Fashion Management, El Menshawi worked in sales for various...

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Student-led fashion show at University of Calgary Raises Eating Disorder awareness

A student-organised fashion show at the University of Calgary has brought attention to eating disorder awareness and the importance of creating visible, supportive spaces on campus. The event, which took place in early February, featured student models and designers showcasing looks that symbolised personal journeys and community solidarity. The...

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Digital learning transforming fashion education, says JD Institute Director

Digital learning is reshaping fashion education, offering new tools and opportunities for students and educators, according to Sudhakar Rao, Director of JD Institute of Fashion Technology, School of Fashion Design. In a recent interview, Rao highlighted how online platforms, virtual tools and blended teaching methods are expanding access to...

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TMU graduate and Project Runway Canada finalist Curtis Matysek returns to alma mater

Fashion designer Curtis Matysek, a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), has been named a finalist on the upcoming season of Project Runway Canada, the university reported. Matysek, who completed TMU’s Fashion Design program in 2019, will compete on the national reality competition that showcases emerging Canadian design talent,...

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Lucie and Luke Meier to mentor students of Polimoda's undergraduate fashion course

Lucie and Luke Meier, the designer couple who studied at Polimoda in Florence and led Jil Sander from 2017 to 2025, have decided to return to the Florentine school. Twenty-five years after meeting in Florence, the two creative directors will mentor students of the undergraduate course in Fashion Design as they develop their graduate collections....

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GEMS education and London College of Fashion form strategic partnership to expand fashion education

GEMS Education has entered into a strategic partnership with the London College of Fashion (LCF), University of the Arts London (UAL) to enhance access to specialist fashion education and professional pathways for students in the Middle East and beyond. Under the collaboration, GEMS Education will work with LCF to develop expanded opportunities...

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Sabato De Sarno funds new scholarships for fashion at IED Florence school

Fashion designer Sabato De Sarno has launched two new scholarships for students enrolled in the fashion design programme at the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) Florence campus, organisers confirmed. The awards will cover 50 percent of tuition for up to three years for two recipients who maintain strong academic performance. De Sarno, known for...

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Soho/Carnaby and London College of Fashion support student creatives with Studio Space award

Soho/Carnaby has partnered again with the London College of Fashion (LCF) to award two student designers with studio space in Soho’s creative district, organisers announced ahead of London Fashion Week. The initiative aims to support early-career talent by providing real-world workspace in one of the capital’s fashion and cultural hubs. The...

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SCAD President Paula Wallace awarded France’s Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

Paula Wallace, founder and president of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), has been awarded the title of Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture. The honor, one of France’s highest cultural distinctions, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts and cultural...

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London Fashion Awards unveils nominees ahead of inaugural ceremony

The London Fashion Awards has unveiled its nominees ahead of its inaugural ceremony, set for 21 February 2026 at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. Launched by Creativeth in collaboration with the newly established London Fashion Council, the annual programme aims to spotlight excellence, creativity and innovation across the UK fashion sector, a...