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Jewelers Mutual invests 10 million dollars in SCAD Bench Jeweler Education program

Jewelers Mutual Group has announced a $10 million, 10-year investment in bench jeweler education at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), marking the largest financial contribution to the university’s jewelry program to date. The alliance aims to address a growing talent shortage in the jewelry industry, where retirements are outpacing...

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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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SCAD Launches SCAD Luxe, a new luxury archive and research center

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) has unveiled SCAD Luxe, a new luxury archive and research center designed to support academic study and professional engagement with the global luxury industry. The initiative is housed at SCAD locations in Atlanta and Savannah. SCAD Luxe provides students with access to a curated selection of rare...

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New SCAD report finds resale reshapes fashion's future

A new report from SCADask, “Style in Motion: The Evolution of Resale and Retail,” reveals that secondhand fashion has moved from niche to mainstream, becoming one of the most influential forces in today’s retail landscape. SCADask is the research initiative of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), a leading global university in art,...

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SCAD hosts first American LVMH Day for luxury industry student engagement

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) hosted LVMH Day at its Atlanta campus, marking the first time the global luxury group has held the event at an American university. The initiative brought together students from SCAD’s School of Fashion and the De Sole School of Business Innovation with representatives from several of LVMH’s leading...

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The unexpected challenge sneaker design students face today: "They need to know so much"

When Wilson Smith III, former Design Director at Nike Footwear, left the sportswear giant in January 2025 after an impressive 41-year tenure, he was struck with an immediate and unexpected realization: "How do I present myself or connect myself to the world now?" During his four-decade career at Nike, the company's PR and communications team had...

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In Pictures: André Leon Talley exhibition opens in SCAD museums

The late US journalist and fashion icon André Leon Talley is now the subject of an exhibition at museums associated with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). The life and achievements of the acclaimed fashion figure, who passed away in 2023, will be honoured among SCAD locations in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, as well as in Lacoste,...

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Wilson Smith & Tate Kuerbis, and the rise of sneakers as cultural currency

Close your eyes and try to picture this scene. It’s 1986, at Nike head office in Washington County, Oregon and architect Wilson Smith III, who has been working with Nike as a showroom, store and corporate office designer has just been asked if he can come to the back room for a talk. “I went in expecting the worst,” he recalls to FashionUnited...

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Pharrell Williams to receive 2025 André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) has named musician, designer, and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams as the 2025 recipient of the André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor recognizes his impact on fashion and the broader creative industries. Williams, the Creative Director of Louis Vuitton Menswear, will be celebrated on...

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SCAD Showcases emerging designers at 2025 graduate shows

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) presented its annual SCAD FASHION show in Atlanta, highlighting collections from 53 senior and graduate students in the university’s School of Fashion. The event featured 170 original looks ranging from eveningwear to casual and tailored pieces. Industry professionals including choreographer Emma...

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SCAD FASH Lacoste presents Christian Dior: Jardins Rêvés

The Savannah College of Art and Design is thrilled to announce the exhibition Christian Dior: Jardins Rêvés at SCAD FASH Lacoste in Provence, France. Christian Dior: Jardins Rêvés is created and organized exclusively by Christian Dior Couture in collaboration with SCAD. Curated by Hélène Starkman, exhibition curator for Christian Dior Couture,...

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SCAD FASH Lacoste presents Christian Dior: Jardins Rêvés

The SCAD FASH Lacoste museum, in collaboration with Christian Dior Couture, presents Christian Dior: Jardins Rêvés, an exclusive exhibition celebrating the fashion house's heritage. Featuring nearly 30 haute couture pieces and over 60 accessories, the exhibition spans the eras of founder Christian Dior and subsequent artistic directors like...