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Maxxam and Graduate Fashion Foundation competition announces 2026 finalists

Four emerging designers have been selected as finalists in the Maxxam x Graduate Fashion Foundation competition, which aims to support new talent in womenswear design ahead of Graduate Fashion Week 2026. The initiative, led by textile innovator Rosemary Moore and the Graduate Fashion Foundation, challenges students to develop contemporary...

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The King’s Foundation partners with Cartier to support decorative watchmaking skills

The King’s Foundation, a charity founded by King Charles III, has announced a three-year partnership with luxury jewellery house Cartier to form a new education programme to teach the next generation of specialist artisans for the watchmaking industry. In a statement, The King’s Foundation said the move with Cartier was born of a “shared belief...

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Silvia Tcherassi and Istituto Marangoni Miami relaunch scholarship, expanding reach across Latin America

Designer Silvia Tcherassi and Istituto Marangoni Miami (IMM) have announced the second installation of the "Silvia Tcherassi Scholarship," expanding the program's scope to accept applicants from all Latin American countries. The initial scholarship launch in 2024 had been restricted to students in Colombia. The partnership aims to foster...

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University of Palermo design program focuses on industry collaboration

University of Palermo has introduced a new industry-focused workshop as part of its Bachelor of Design programme, connecting students with professionals to develop solutions for real-world projects. The initiative is part of the “Real Works for Real Clients” programme and involves collaboration with Metrar and Solar Concept Gallery. Third-year...

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Topman launches design competition with ST.ART Gallery

Menswear brand Topman has launched a design competition to spotlight emerging artists from photography, painting, illustration, and printmaking. The open call competition is being launched in collaboration with contemporary London-based space, the ST.ART Gallery, and is looking to discover three winners. The competition is calling on artists to...

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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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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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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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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...