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Susan Fang named the next 'Supported by Dolce & Gabbana' designer

London and Shanghai-based Canadian Chinese designer Susan Fang has been named the next designer to take part in Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana’s emerging designer programme. The 'Supported by Dolce & Gabbana' initiative, which has previously supported Miss Sohee, Matty Bovan, Tomo Koizumi, Karoline Vitto and Feben, will work with Fang to...

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London College of Fashion Showcases Next Generation of Design Talent

The London College of Fashion (LCF), part of the University of the Arts London (UAL), has launched its annual celebration of undergraduate talent with a series of events highlighting the Class of 2024. The programme commenced with an exclusive runway show featuring designs from 128 students in the BA (Hons) Fashion Design Technology: Menswear...

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IED Madrid celebrates 30th anniversary with new ‘Fashion Talent Award’

On Wednesday evening, IED Madrid held its end-of-year fashion graduation show which coincided with the school’s 30th anniversary. The show was entitled ‘Celebrar el Futuro’, or ‘Celebrating the Future’ and featured a new award for emerging designers. IED Madrid’s first-ever ‘Fashion Talent Award’ was won by designer Jaime Naddaf who presented...

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Tommy Hilfiger and Mercedes-AMG F1 Team unveils collaboration with Clarence Ruth

Tommy Hilfiger has unveiled a limited-edition capsule collection in collaboration with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team and New York City-based artist, author and designer Clarence Ruth. The 10-piece ready-to-wear collection sees emerging designer Ruth sharing his interpretation of Tommy Hilfiger’s’ signature prep with the bold innovation...

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Anthropologie announces winners of YoungArts x Anthropologie 'Leading with Creativity' 2024 Awards

Lifestyle brand Anthropologie has revealed the winners of the YoungArts x Anthropologie 'Leading with Creativity' Awards, an annual event that celebrates young artists from diverse backgrounds. Five young artists were chosen as the recipients of the YoungArts 'Leading with Creativity' Awards and given a 10,000 USD grant each. The 2024 winners...

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In Pictures: University of Westminster bachelor students showcase final collections

UK institution The University of Westminster has presented the graduating class 2024 of its bachelor programme in fashion design. 22 young designers showcased their collections in the university’s annual end-of-year student fashion show. The fashion degree at University of Westminster was the first undergraduate programme to be invited to...

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Polimoda presents top students in graduation show ‘昇華 (SHO-KA)’

Against the backdrop of menswear fair Pitti Uomo which kicked off on Tuesday in its home town of Florence, Italian fashion school Polimoda has presented the emerging fashion designers of its graduating class of 2024. Entitled ‘昇華 (SHO-KA)’ and under the guidance of educator and school director Massimiliano Giornetti, this year’s fashion...

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CFDA partners with Genesis for second annual AAPI design + innovation grant

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) is partnering with automotive brand Genesis once more to launch a mentorship program that will support innovation and design within the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Building on the success of the first-of-its-kind challenge introduced in 2023, the program's second...

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University of East London showcases its emerging designers at LFW June

With a show headlined by the iconic Chinese actor and model Hu Bing, who wore creations by undergraduate designers James Giddings and Danis Thapa, the University of East London (UEL) Emerging Designers showcase at the most recent edition of London Fashion Week (LFW) menswear was a testament to the creativity and innovative spirit of the...

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Video: LFW emerging designer catwalk

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BFC announces NewGen designers for 2024/25

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced a new cohort of designers for its emerging talent support initiative NewGen, which is being supported for the first time by Inditex-owned fashion brand Pull&Bear. The initiative, which celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, offers designers financial grants, showcasing opportunities and...

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Boom or bust: The challenges of launching a fashion label today

A handful of respected and previously successful brands, including Mara Hoffman, Dion Lee, and The Vampire’s Wife, have recently ceased operations. Their struggles underscore the formidable challenges faced by independent fashion designers in today’s market. Competing against well-oiled conglomerates, the market is saturated with brands and...