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The Museum at FIT to present ‘Africa’s Fashion Diaspora’ exhibition

A new exhibition highlighting fashion’s role in shaping international Black diasporic cultures is set to make its way to New York’s Museum at FIT (MFIT) this September, where 60 ensembles and accessories from global Black designers are to be put on display. Dubbed ‘Africa’s Fashion Diaspora’, the exhibit looks to explore how such designers take...

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E-commerce: a mini glossary of terms related to the world of online shopping

Curious about the latest e-commerce buzzwords or want to refresh your memory? Explore terms like omnichannel and social commerce. In this article, you’ll find a handy glossary to navigate the world of online shopping. Head over to the link so you’re up to date on the most recent terminology!

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JCA London Fashion Academy announces winners of Last Yarn scholarship contest

Jimmy Choo’s JCA London Fashion Academy has named the winners of its Sustainability Capsule Fabric Scholarship contest held in collaboration with Last Yarn. The sustainability advocacy organisation selected three designers from JCA’s Postgraduate Fashion Entrepreneurship in Design and Brand Innovation course whose submissions “expressed their...

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Léo Lemée, 2023 LISAA graduate, designed France’s Eurovision outfit

Léo Lemée, a young French designer who graduated from fashion school LISAA Mode last year, designed the outfit worn by France’s Eurovision 2024 candidate, singer Slimane. The creator created a look inspired by his final bachelor collection at LISAA Mode. The designer, who won the jury prize for best designer of the LISAA graduating class of 2023...

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Paul Smith's Foundation launches first art prize

Paul Smith's Foundation has joined forces with paint producer Winsor & Newton to launch an international art prize in a bid to support artists at the beginning of their careers. The British designer will work with the supplier of artists' materials to select six winners to support, with those interested able to currently apply online via the...

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Academy of Art University to honour Matty Bovan at fashion graduation show

The students of the School of Fashion at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California will present their collections in a graduation show this Thursday, May 16. In addition, the school will honour UK fashion designer Matty Bovan with an honorary doctorate. The Academy of Art fashion show is entitled ‘Uncharted Territories’ and will...

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Future Fashion Award: FGI and Macy’s to honour outstanding US college student

Today, May 13, Fashion Group International (FGI) will hold the awards ceremony for its annual Rising Star Awards, which aim to celebrate up-and-coming talent in the fashion and beauty industry. At this year’s edition, FGI will present a new award, entitled Future Fashion Award, dedicated to college students. The awards honour emerging talent in...

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FIT runway and gala celebrates Class of 24, Norma Kamali and Kenneth Cole

FIT’s annual Future of Fashion Runway Show presented by Macy’s took place on Wednesday, May 8, at The Glasshouse in New York City. Guests navigated the groups of NYPD and pro-Palestine protesters outside the venue, not an uncommon sight these days on New York campuses but noteworthy outside an independent event space. From left to right: Norma...

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Apparel and accessory designs share the runway at College for Creative Studies

The College for Creative Studies in Detroit presented The Show 2024 on Saturday May 4 at Cadieux Stage. This fourth iteration of The Show assembled over 200 attendees, with national and international recruiters from Bottega Veneta, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Kate Spade, and Coach among the guests. The Show 2024 featured capsule collections from 23...

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London College of Fashion names Joanne Begiato associate dean for research

The University of the Arts London (UAL) has appointed researcher Joanne Begiato as the associate dean for research at London College of Fashion (LCF). She will be starting in her new role in August. Joanne Begiato is a professor of history with a range of interests. She has published on topics primarily related to the history of human bodies, a...

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Dutch denim talent programme funded by PVH Foundation opts for guild structure

The world is bursting with talent if you know where to look. These talents need to be nurtured and given space to develop, space that is not always available in the traditional educational system. Denim talents now have a place to go: The House of Denim Talent Incubator Programme. The programme is supported by the PVH Foundation, the foundation...

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Fashion and cinema: Jean Paul Gaultier exhibits work at SCAD Lacoste campus

Until September 30, 2024, the American multidisciplinary art school SCAD Lacoste, the French Cinémathèque and the La Caixa Foundation are presenting a condensed version of the 'Cinémode' exhibition, previously shown in Paris and Spain. The exhibition focuses on designer Jean Paul Gaultier's cinematic inspirations and achievements. The Savannah...