Class26 news and archive

ArtEZ Arnhem graduates explore identity, memory and transformation through fashion

Graduating designers from ArtEZ University of the Arts are presenting collections that examine themes of identity, memory, transformation, spirituality, and self-expression, reflecting the increasingly conceptual direction of contemporary fashion education. The 2026 cohort brings together emerging designers from across Europe, with collections...

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BIAAF 2026 finalists showcase strength of global fashion education

Bilbao International Art & Fashion 2026 has announced the finalists for its tenth edition, bringing together 30 emerging designers from some of the world's leading fashion schools following a selection process that reviewed nearly 2,000 applications from more than 90 countries. The final will take place in Bilbao this June and will feature...

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Solent students earn 17 Graduate Fashion Week 2026 Award nominations

Students from Southampton Solent University have secured 17 nominations across multiple categories at Graduate Fashion Week 2026, with 13 students shortlisted for awards recognising excellence in fashion design, styling, photography, marketing, media, and innovation. The nominations were awarded by Graduate Fashion Foundation, which organises...

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Pentland brands partners with Graduate Fashion Week 2026

Graduate Fashion Foundation has announced a partnership with Pentland Brands for Graduate Fashion Week 2026 on LinkedIn, reinforcing links between emerging talent and industry employers. As part of the collaboration, Pentland Brands will host a dedicated Careers Fair space at the event, giving students and graduates the opportunity to meet...

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Art Academy of Latvia fashion show explores identity, craftsmanship, and technology

The annual fashion show of the Art Academy of Latvia drew a large audience to Hanzas Perons on 29 May, showcasing 26 collections that explored the intersection of identity, craftsmanship, technology, and sustainability. Held for the 33rd time, the event featured work from undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral-level designers, reflecting the...

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Gerrit Rietveld Academie 2026 challenges traditional fashion show structures

The annual fashion presentation of Gerrit Rietveld Academie took place on 25 May in and around De Hallen Studio's, with graduating students using the event to challenge traditional fashion show structures and explore questions around accessibility, public space, and participation. The 2026 edition of the Rietveld Academie Fashion Show 2026...

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Winchester School of Art's 2026 graduate fashion show highlights innovation

Fashion design graduates from Winchester School of Art transformed Winchester Cathedral into a runway venue this week, presenting collections that combined historical references, digital design tools, and contemporary fashion experimentation during the school’s annual graduate showcase. Held inside the cathedral’s nave, the 2026 Graduate Fashion...

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Graduate fashion week 2026 expands focus on career development and emerging talent

Graduate Fashion Week has unveiled new details for its 2026 edition, placing a strong emphasis on career development, interdisciplinary collaboration and visibility for emerging designers from across the UK’s leading fashion universities. At the centre of this year’s programme is Talent of Tomorrow, an editorial project created in collaboration...