Articles by Kelly Press
Next Gen design competition 2026 opens call for young European creatives
The Next Gen Design Competition 2026 has launched its open call, inviting young designers across Europe to submit projects exploring the theme “Futures Worth Living.” The initiative encourages creatives aged 18 to 35 to develop human-centred design solutions addressing environmental, social and cultural challenges. Organised by a consortium of...
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Momentum is playing a key role in European fashion education initiative
Momentum, a company based in County Leitrim is contributing to a new international project aimed at strengthening fashion and creative education across Europe. The initiative brings together partners from multiple countries to develop new training opportunities and collaborative learning models for people working in fashion, design and related...
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Instappraise and National Association of Jewelry Appraisers expand scholarship programme
Instappraise has renewed and expanded its educational partnership with the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA), introducing a third scholarship designed to support professional training in jewelry appraisal. The initiative aims to strengthen education standards within the appraisal profession and improve access to formal...
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PXL-MAD School of Arts launches Fashion Technology Futures postgraduate programme
PXL-MAD School of Arts has introduced Fashion Technology Futures, a one-year postgraduate programme designed to explore the intersection of fashion, technology and emerging creative systems. Launching in October 2026, the programme responds to the growing impact of digitalisation, artificial intelligence and new production models on the fashion...
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Myntra expands women-led fashion entrepreneur initiative
Myntra has launched MynShakti 2.0, the second phase of its women entrepreneur support programme aimed at scaling women-led fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands. The initiative, part of Myntra’s ShECommerce platform, aims to support 100 women-led businesses across the three categories. The first edition of the programme supported 20 women...
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UNDP highlights inclusive vocational training empowering aspiring fashion designers
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has spotlighted the impact of inclusive vocational education through the story of a young fashion student gaining new opportunities in Hebron. According to UNDP, 20-year-old Nada Bouti is studying fashion design and tailoring at the Al-Amal Vocational Training Center for People with Hearing...
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FaW Tokyo 2026 to highlight Japanese emerging designers
Fashion World Tokyo will return to Tokyo Big Sight from April 8 to 10, 2026, bringing together Japanese craftsmanship, emerging designers and sourcing solutions for the global fashion industry. Organised by RX Japan, the three-day event aims to connect international buyers, retailers and fashion professionals with manufacturers and suppliers...
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UKFT takes action to improve how fashion and textile graduate outcomes are measured
The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has launched a cross-sector initiative to address challenges in how graduate employment outcomes are classified for fashion and textile courses in the UK. UKFT says current Graduate Outcomes data — a national survey run by the Higher Education Statistics Agency that records what graduates are doing 15...
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Global Fashion Agenda and Visa launch 'Recycle the Runway' for circular fashion
Global Fashion Agenda and Visa Launch ‘Recycle the Runway’ to Support Circular Fashion Entrepreneurs Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and Visa have launched Visa Young Creators: Recycle the Runway, a new programme aimed at supporting emerging European designers working in circular fashion. Powered by Visa and GFA, the initiative seeks to accelerate...
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APICCAPS relaunches Knowledge Roadshow to connect Portuguese footwear industry with schools
The APICCAPS has relaunched its Knowledge Roadshow initiative for the third consecutive year, strengthening ties between Portugal’s footwear industry and the school community. Integrated into the Bioshoes4all project and supported by Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), the programme forms part of the Footwear Cluster Strategic Plan...
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