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Kent State University plans Rwanda fashion school to support African creative industries

Kent State University has announced plans to establish a new campus in Rwanda, with a proposed School of Fashion designed to expand access to fashion education and support the development of Africa’s growing creative economy. Unveiled during the Kent State University Fashion Symposium 2026 in Kigali, the initiative was presented in partnership...

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LPU highlights industry-focused approach to fashion design education

India’s Lovely Professional University (LPU) is highlighting its School of Fashion Design as a hub for creativity, technology, and industry engagement, emphasizing a curriculum designed to prepare students for evolving careers in fashion. According to the university, the program combines traditional design skills with training in textiles,...

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Polimoda students create visual merchandising for Aspesi's Florence store

For the second year of the project, Aspesi Studio has launched a collaboration with Polimoda. The initiative was developed as part of Window to wonder, a new chapter of the Case of wonders format. Created by Fabio Messana and Paolo Convinto, the format invites students to engage with real briefs from the creative industry. The project featured...

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KASK & Conservatorium fashion students to present graduation collections in Gent Jazz Tent

Fashion students from KASK & Conservatorium's School of Arts Gent will present their graduation collections during two runway shows on 27 June, bringing the annual showcase to the Gent Jazz tent on the Bijloke site in Ghent. The event will feature work from students across the programme, with bachelor's students presenting thematic silhouettes...

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University of Central Lancashire student wins MAXXAM x Graduate Fashion Foundation design competition

Amy Brown of the University of Central Lancashire has been named the winner of the 2026 MAXXAM x Graduate Fashion Foundation Design Competition, with the award presented during the Graduate Fashion Week Gala Show in London on 18 June. Now in its second year, the competition, created by textile innovator and MAXXAM founder Rosemary Moore in...

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Toronto Metropolitan University expands fashion studies network through international collaboration

Toronto Metropolitan University is strengthening its position within the growing field of fashion studies through the expansion of the Fashion Studies Network, an academic initiative designed to connect researchers, students and cultural institutions across North America. Founded in 2023 and led jointly by TMU's School of Fashion and Parsons...

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Fashion education research examines luxury’s relationship with Hip-Hop culture

A new master's research project at ESCE International Business School in France is exploring how collaborations between luxury brands and hip-hop culture are reshaping perceptions of legitimacy, authenticity, and representation among young people from working-class and underserved urban communities. Conducted by graduate students Ines Djamil and...

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Castilla y León expands support for regional fashion sector through industry education initiatives

The Spanish region of Castilla y León is continuing efforts to strengthen its textile and fashion industry through the third year of its "Uniendo Moda Castilla y León" initiative, a program designed to support business growth, talent development, and industry visibility. According to project organisers, the region's textile and fashion sector...

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UAL project explores how fashion can foster belonging and international creative networks

A student- and alumni-led initiative at London College of Fashion is highlighting the role fashion education can play in building community, cultural exchange, and long-term professional networks among international students. “Re-Seed Asia: The Future of East Asian Fashion & Cultural Exchange” will take place on 23 June at University of the Arts...

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Study highlights role of education and SMEs in tackling fashion waste

A new academic review published in Frontiers in Sustainable Resource Management argues that transforming fashion and textile waste into valuable resources will require closer collaboration between education, communities, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Authored by researchers from the United Nations University’s Institute for the...

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BIAAF 2026 finalists showcase strength of global fashion education

Bilbao International Art & Fashion 2026 has announced the finalists for its tenth edition, bringing together 30 emerging designers from some of the world's leading fashion schools following a selection process that reviewed nearly 2,000 applications from more than 90 countries. The final will take place in Bilbao this June and will feature...

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LPU highlights industry-focused fashion education and strong placement outcomes

Lovely Professional University is promoting its School of Fashion Design as a hub for industry-focused fashion education, combining creative training with emerging technologies, sustainability, and strong employment outcomes. According to the university, the school offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fashion design, apparel...