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.
Academic study outlines framework for integrating AI tools into fashion design education
The pedagogical integration of artificial intelligence across university-level fashion design programmes requires structured institutional frameworks to support creative exploration while mitigating technical design deficits, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Fashion and Textiles and reported by Bioengineer.org....
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SCAD appoints fragrance strategist Paul Austin as executive in residence
The Savannah College of Art and Design has appointed fragrance industry strategist and creative director Paul Austin as its executive in residence for the 2026–2027 academic year, according to a press release shared by the university. Austin, the founder of New York-based Austin Advisory Group and co-creator of LilaNur Parfums, previously...
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Manchester event urges commercial shift to revive UK fashion manufacturing
British apparel manufacturers, retail executives, and industry leaders gathered at Manchester Hall for the Manchester Made & Regions summit to outline practical interventions aimed at reindustrialising domestic garment production, according to a press release shared by Source Fashion. Organised jointly by Source Fashion, Fashion-Enter Ltd, and...
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Borås Textile Days convenes industry leaders and academia to address textile innovation
The annual Borås Textile Days gathering opened on 4 November 2026 at the Textile Fashion Center in Borås, Sweden, bringing together students, educators, researchers, and fashion professionals for a two-day cross-sector forum. The event aims to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial practice, positioning the regional Swedish hub...
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NABA highlights technical craft and manufacturing links at Fashion Graduate Italia 2026
Milan-based design school Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti presented its latest postgraduate collections at Fashion Graduate Italia 2026 under the umbrella initiative Designers + Makers, according to a press release shared by the institution. Held at BASE Milano from October 27 to 29, the event featured a dedicated runway show and a three-day...
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Paris Fashion Week drives campus design trends and contextual market analysis at Kent State
The Womenswear Spring/Summer showcase at Paris Fashion Week continues to serve as an operational benchmark for collegiate design pipelines and consumer forecasting, according to an article published on KentStater. While major luxury houses including Dior, Chloé, and Givenchy presented their latest collections to exclusive industry audiences in...
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Istituto Marangoni and Baralan partner on cosmetics packaging curriculum
Istituto Marangoni Milano has established a strategic partnership with primary packaging manufacturer Baralan to integrate commercial packaging design directly into its beauty and fragrance curricula, according to a press release shared by the institution. The initiative marks the design academy’s first exclusive alliance with a dedicated...
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Source Fashion announces ReGen Futures initiative for January 2027 trade event
Source Fashion, the European trade event focused on responsible garment and textile production, has introduced a new thematic direction titled ReGen Futures ahead of its upcoming edition, according to a press release shared by the organisation. Scheduled to take place at ExCeL London from 19 to 21 January 2027, the trade show plans to convene...
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British Fashion Council expands New Wave cohort with digital commentators and production talent
The British Fashion Council has unveiled its 2026 New Wave: Creatives cohort, selecting 50 rising talents across various image-making, production, and digital communication disciplines, according to a press release shared by the organization. The annual initiative, established to identify and support early-career fashion talent, has expanded its...
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SCAD Luxe unveils At the Designers’ Table: Iconic Evening Elegance exhibition for fall 2026
The Savannah College of Art and Design has opened its newest exhibition concept, At the Designers’ Table: Iconic Evening Elegance, at the SCAD LUXE luxury archive and research center in Savannah for the fall 2026 academic quarter, according to a press release shared by the university. The exhibition establishes an intimate tablescape format to...
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