Articles by Kelly Press
Emerging Manchester designer launches disability pride catwalk to challenge fashion industry norms
Emerging designer Ellie Brown is set to stage her first major runway event this summer, using adaptive fashion to challenge traditional ideas about accessibility and representation in the industry. Brown, a recent graduate of Manchester Metropolitan University, founded adaptive fashion label Recondition in 2025 after experiencing firsthand the...
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Solent students earn 17 Graduate Fashion Week 2026 Award nominations
Students from Southampton Solent University have secured 17 nominations across multiple categories at Graduate Fashion Week 2026, with 13 students shortlisted for awards recognising excellence in fashion design, styling, photography, marketing, media, and innovation. The nominations were awarded by Graduate Fashion Foundation, which organises...
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Pentland brands partners with Graduate Fashion Week 2026
Graduate Fashion Foundation has announced a partnership with Pentland Brands for Graduate Fashion Week 2026 on LinkedIn, reinforcing links between emerging talent and industry employers. As part of the collaboration, Pentland Brands will host a dedicated Careers Fair space at the event, giving students and graduates the opportunity to meet...
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Art Academy of Latvia fashion show explores identity, craftsmanship, and technology
The annual fashion show of the Art Academy of Latvia drew a large audience to Hanzas Perons on 29 May, showcasing 26 collections that explored the intersection of identity, craftsmanship, technology, and sustainability. Held for the 33rd time, the event featured work from undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral-level designers, reflecting the...
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Textile Institute launches intensive short course on textile materials and manufacturing
The Textile Institute has announced an intensive short course designed to provide a comprehensive overview of textile materials, manufacturing processes and product performance for professionals working across the textile and apparel sector. The programme is aimed at individuals involved in textile production, research and development, product...
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IED receives Compasso d’Oro recognition during 60th anniversary year
Istituto Europeo di Design is marking its 60th anniversary with recognition from the prestigious Compasso d’Oro, one of the design industry’s most respected awards. The honour comes as IED celebrates six decades of design education and launches a series of initiatives under the theme “Plural Intelligences,” a concept that explores how different...
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Former M&S CEO Marc Bolland appointed to tackle UK youth unemployment
Former Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland has been appointed by the UK government to support efforts aimed at addressing youth unemployment, as concerns continue to grow over the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). According to Sky News, Bolland will work with government and industry stakeholders to...
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RISD’s Collection 2026 highlights the next generation of fashion talent
Graduating students from the Apparel Design department at Rhode Island School of Design showcased their work through Collection 2026, the institution’s annual exhibition celebrating the creativity, technical skills and research-driven approach of its senior designers. According to a press release from the school, the showcase featured...
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FashionSkills4Better launches to strengthen sustainable fashion education
A new Erasmus+-funded initiative, FashionSkills4Better, has been launched to support sustainable fashion education and vocational training across Europe and Latin America. Running for 30 months, the project brings together nine partners from six countries to help develop the skills needed for the fashion industry's green and digital transition....
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JCA London Fashion Academy graduate showcase highlights industry-led fashion education
Twelve graduating designers from JCA London Fashion Academy will present their collections at the institution’s 2026 Graduate Showcase, an event designed to connect emerging talent with fashion industry leaders while demonstrating the role of industry-focused education in preparing students for professional careers. The showcase, scheduled for...
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