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Skill education gap impedes UK's circular fashion transition

A growing skills gap in technical fashion education could slow the UK’s transition to a circular economy, according to a new industry report highlighted by Ecotextile News. The report, developed through the “Back to Baselines” project and funded by the Natural Environment Research Council, warns that a decline in technical education and...

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BFC partners with Barbour on new fashion scholarship

The British Fashion Council (BFC), which recently placed educational initiatives at the heart of its four-year strategic roadmap, has announced a new partnership with British heritage brand Barbour to launch an annual fashion design scholarship. Launching under the BFC Foundation, the BFC x Barbour scholarship will provide funding and mentoring...

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Dutch Design Week 2026: Showcasing emerging talent

The call for entries for Dutch Design Week 2026 is now open, inviting designers, cultural institutions, brands and entrepreneurs to submit projects for the upcoming edition, which takes place from 17 to 25 October in Eindhoven. Applications are open until 16 June, with organisers encouraging submissions that reflect the full spectrum of the...

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What the BFC's 2030 strategy means for fashion education in the UK

The British Fashion Council has unveiled a new long-term strategy aimed at repositioning the organisation as a business accelerator, with a strong emphasis on education, skills development and structured pathways for emerging designers. The initiative, titled “BFC 2030: Access, Creativity, Growth,” sets out to transform the council from a...

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Entries open for 2026 Fashion SVP Designer of the Year Award

Final-year fashion students across the UK and Europe are invited to apply for the 2026 Fashion SVP Designer of the Year Award, with submissions now officially open. The competition offers emerging designers the opportunity to present their work live at FASHION SVP, taking place on 28–29 April 2026 at Olympia London. Open to undergraduate and MA...

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L’Oréal Italia and Istituto Marangoni partner to redefine beauty education

L’Oréal Italia and Istituto Marangoni have launched a new partnership aimed at reshaping beauty education by positioning hair and beauty disciplines alongside fashion and design as creative fields requiring both technical and conceptual expertise. The initiative, developed with renowned hairstylist Rossano Ferretti, frames modern beauty...

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Slim’s Fashion and Arts School appoints new director

Slim’s Fashion and Arts School has named an industry expert as its new director, reinforcing its focus on strengthening fashion education and industry alignment in the Philippines. The school, founded by National Artist for Fashion Design Salvacion Lim Higgins—also known as “Slim”—is widely recognised for shaping generations of Filipino...

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OTB Group launches fifth edition of School of Craftsmanship to train luxury manufacturing talent

OTB Group has launched the fifth edition of its School of Craftsmanship, an in-house academy aimed at training future talents in Made in Italy luxury manufacturing, during celebrations for Italy’s National Day of Made in Italy. The programme, hosted at Staff International in Noventa Vicentina, will run two editions in 2026, one beginning in...

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Form Academy: a luxury vintage e-commerce platform's educational initiative

Form, a platform specialising in luxury vintage, is launching an unusual initiative for an e-commerce site: the creation of a research-based educational lecture series called Form Academy. Announced in mid-March, the project aims to satisfy the public's appetite for knowledge. This audience is now as interested in acquiring fashion knowledge as...

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QS World University Rankings 2026: Istituto Marangoni Enters Top 50 for Art & Design

Istituto Marangoni has entered the global Top 50 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Art & Design, placing 45th worldwide, a significant jump from its previous Top 100 position. According to the newly released rankings, the institution recorded strong improvements across key performance indicators, including academic...

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RLSD International Student Design Competition 2026 opens for entries

The Real Leather Stay Different International Student Design Competition 2026 edition has officially opened submissions, inviting fashion, footwear and accessories students worldwide to present their work on a global platform. Entries are free and open until June 30, 2026. The competition is designed to connect emerging designers with industry...

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Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti enters global Top 50 in Art & Design rankings

The world university rankings published annually by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), an educational research and consulting firm specializing in higher education analysis, were released this morning. Several Italian institutions appear in the top 100 positions in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for the art and design sector. These include...