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Emerging Manchester designer launches disability pride catwalk to challenge fashion industry norms

Emerging designer Ellie Brown is set to stage her first major runway event this summer, using adaptive fashion to challenge traditional ideas about accessibility and representation in the industry. Brown, a recent graduate of Manchester Metropolitan University, founded adaptive fashion label Recondition in 2025 after experiencing firsthand the...

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Fashion Trust US hosts London mentorship programme

Incubator organisation Fashion Trust US (FTUS) has extended its mentorship programme to London, where it hosted recent award winners over a three-day initiative designed to provide insight into building and scaling a luxury business. Taking place from June 2 to 4, the programme was developed in partnership with Fashion Trust Arabia, the British...

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Textile Institute launches intensive short course on textile materials and manufacturing

The Textile Institute has announced an intensive short course designed to provide a comprehensive overview of textile materials, manufacturing processes and product performance for professionals working across the textile and apparel sector. The programme is aimed at individuals involved in textile production, research and development, product...

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RISD’s Collection 2026 highlights the next generation of fashion talent

Graduating students from the Apparel Design department at Rhode Island School of Design showcased their work through Collection 2026, the institution’s annual exhibition celebrating the creativity, technical skills and research-driven approach of its senior designers. According to a press release from the school, the showcase featured...

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FashionSkills4Better launches to strengthen sustainable fashion education

A new Erasmus+-funded initiative, FashionSkills4Better, has been launched to support sustainable fashion education and vocational training across Europe and Latin America. Running for 30 months, the project brings together nine partners from six countries to help develop the skills needed for the fashion industry's green and digital transition....

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SCAD fashion 2026 showcases largest graduating class in school history

Savannah College of Art and Design celebrated the largest graduating class in the history of its School of Fashion this month during SCAD Fashion 2026, a multi-day showcase highlighting the work of emerging fashion designers from the university’s Atlanta and Savannah campuses. The annual event culminated in a runway presentation at the SCAD...

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TMU fashion students and alumni gain visibility through industry showcases and collaborative projects

Toronto Metropolitan University continues to expand opportunities for fashion students and alumni through runway showcases, interdisciplinary collaborations and industry-facing projects that bridge education with professional practice. Recent initiatives from TMU’s School of Fashion highlight how fashion education is increasingly centred on...

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Barbie and ASU FIDM launch summer fashion camps focused on creative education

Barbie is partnering with Arizona State University FIDM to launch a new series of summer fashion camps designed to introduce young students to fashion design, creativity and career pathways within the industry. The programme, announced for summer 2026, reflects growing interest in expanding fashion education beyond higher education settings by...

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ESSDM expands fashion education with new haute couture postgraduate program

ESSDM Sevilla de Moda has announced the launch of a new postgraduate programme focused on haute couture techniques, expanding its role in specialised fashion education through the Cátedra de Moda Andaluza. The new Master’s programme, titled Máster en Técnicas de Alta Costura: Artesanía y Moda de Autor, will begin in October 2026 and aims to...

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GMYT Fashion Academy inducts 21 students, emphasising entrepreneurship in fashion education

GMYT Fashion Academy has inducted 21 new students into its 2026 cohort, marking a milestone in its ongoing efforts to combine fashion training with entrepreneurship education. The induction ceremony, held on May 4, reflects the institution’s broader mission to equip young creatives with both design skills and business knowledge. According to...

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Harlem's Fashion Row and H&M discuss future of sustainable fashion

Harlem's Fashion Row and H&M hosted the 2026 Sustainability Forum on Earth Day, bringing together designers, executives and sustainability advocates to discuss how environmental goals and inclusion can shape the future of fashion. Held on April 22, the event focused on sustainability as both an ecological and social issue. Opening remarks from...

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London College of Fashion students collaborate with Adidas and Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation

Students at University of the Arts London’s London College of Fashion have unveiled a collaborative project with adidas and the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation to honour the legacy of Stephen Lawrence. Titled The Market, the project was created by scholarship recipients from multiple courses across the college and explores the market as a shared...