Articles by Kelly Press
Since 2018, Kelly Press has worked as a journalist and currently leads FashionUnited's Education platform. She covers developments in the fashion education sector through interviews, reports, and investigative features. Kelly’s primary focus is to elevate the visibility of emerging fashion professionals, innovative institutions, and sustainable design within the industry.
Istituto Marangoni Shanghai's COO: Preparing fashion's next generation for an evolving industry
As the global fashion landscape moves beyond transactional retail toward immersive, narrative-driven experiences, the framework of fashion education is evolving alongside it. In this interview, Ying Ting Cheng, Chief Operating Officer for China & APAC at Istituto Marangoni, discusses how the Shanghai campus is preparing the next generation of...
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Istituto Marangoni brings global fashion education discussion to Jeddah
Istituto Marangoni has expanded its engagement in Saudi Arabia with a fashion and luxury masterclass in Jeddah, marking the Italian institution’s first event in the city. The session was hosted by the Consulate General of Italy at the Park Hyatt and brought together creatives, industry representatives and emerging talent. “Decoding Luxury: from...
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TCU partners with Polimoda to expand fashion students’ access to Florence
Texas Christian University (TCU) has established a new partnership with Florence-based fashion school Polimoda, giving TCU fashion merchandising students the opportunity to study in Italy from spring 2027. The semester programme will offer students a choice between Fashion Design & Business and Fashion Design & Crafts, combining TCU’s...
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Emerging designer Jon Liesenfeld's victory at Redress Design Award emphasizes waste reduction
German designer Jon Liesenfeld has won the 2026 Redress Design Award, an international competition focused on circular and sustainable fashion design. He was selected as the first-prize winner from eight finalists representing Germany, Hong Kong, mainland China, the UK, Austria and Israel. The finalists presented collections developed using...
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Istituto Marangoni Firenze explores fragrance through student-led installations and Pitti Fragranze talk
Istituto Marangoni Firenze is exploring the role of fragrance beyond traditional perfumery through two projects connecting students and alumni with the worlds of design, hospitality and sensory experience. At Aquaflor in Florence on September 11, students and alumni contributed to a multimedia installation created around two new fragrances. The...
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JD Institute launches House of JD to connect emerging designers with consumers
JD Institute of Fashion Technology has launched House of JD, an e-commerce marketplace designed to give students, alumni and emerging designers a route from completed design projects to the commercial market. Launched in Mumbai on September 14, the platform covers fashion, interiors, textiles, art, objects and lifestyle. It is intended to allow...
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Istituto Marangoni Shanghai aligns graduate fashion show with future experiential retail trends
Istituto Marangoni Shanghai presented its 2026 graduate showcase, titled "VIA NOMADIS," on September 8 in Shanghai, transitioning from a standard runway format toward an immersive spatial and retail concept. Featuring collections from 10 graduating fashion designers alongside original media from fashion communication students, the event...
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NPTC Group of Colleges awarded 2026 Princess Royal Training Award for sustainable fashion initiative
NPTC Group of Colleges has been awarded a 2026 Princess Royal Training Award in recognition of its specialized staff development programme focused on sustainability, ethical fashion, and circular design. The educational institution was acknowledged for its faculty training initiative, which facilitated the launch of a Level 3 Sustainable Fashion...
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Heriot-Watt University fashion graduates present collections at new V&A Dundee industry showcase
Seven fashion graduates from Heriot-Watt University’s Design School debuted their final collections at the inaugural Scotland Fashion Now event, hosted at the V&A Dundee from September 3 to 6. The newly established annual showcase, which featured a catwalk presentation alongside industry-led workshops, aims to spotlight emerging design talent...
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Scotland Fashion Now connects graduate talent with industry
The inaugural Scotland Fashion Now: Graduate Showcase has brought together emerging designers from several of Scotland’s leading art and design schools, with V&A Dundee transformed into a runway for the September 3 event. The showcase presented 83 looks by 26 graduate designers from Edinburgh College of Art, The Glasgow School of Art, Gray’s...
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