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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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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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Creatives fight for preservation of London College of Fashion’s historic building

A group of London creatives, alumni and educators is calling for the preservation of the original London College of Fashion (LCF) building at 20 John Prince’s Street, ahead of Westminster Council’s decision on a proposed full demolition set for 9 December. The mid-century building, located just off Oxford Circus, has served as a fashion...

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Global Fashion Academy highlights how trailblazer programme helps scale sustainability innovations

Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) has released new insights into its Trailblazer Programme, outlining how early-stage sustainability innovations can transition from concept to commercial application. The initiative, delivered in partnership with PDS Ventures, provides start-ups with investment, strategic support and access to supply-chain partners....

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ASU student honoured by Glamour Magazine as 'College Woman of 2025'

ASU student Rain Hashimoto has been chosen by Glamour Magazine as one of the six recipients of its 2025 “College Women of the Year” award. The recognition celebrates Hashimoto’s ambition and creativity as a double major in fashion merchandising and international relations at ASU FIDM. Hashimoto, originally from Oʻahu, Hawaii, left a stable job...

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University of Lancashire celebrates 35 years of fashion promotion with new exhibition

The University of Lancashire is marking 35 years of its pioneering BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion degree with a new exhibition highlighting alumni success and major shifts in the fashion promotion industry. The exhibition, Expose – Celebrating 35 Years of Fashion Promotion, traces the course’s evolution from 1990 to today, reflecting the industry’s...