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Next Gen design competition 2026 opens call for young European creatives

The Next Gen Design Competition 2026 has launched its open call, inviting young designers across Europe to submit projects exploring the theme “Futures Worth Living.” The initiative encourages creatives aged 18 to 35 to develop human-centred design solutions addressing environmental, social and cultural challenges. Organised by a consortium of...

Fashion

Australian Fashion Week names 2024 Next Gen winners

Australian Fashion Week, an IMG event, has named four winners of its emerging designer programme, Next Gen, presented by DHL. The 2024 winners are Amy Lawrence, Emily Watson, House of Campbell, and Potirakis, who will debut their collections at Australian Fashion Week on May 13 in Sydney, Australia. Natalie Xenita, vice president-managing...

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Inversa reveals python as its third invasive species leather offer

Inversa Leather, a company specialising in materials derived from invasive animal species, has revealed its third leather offering made from python. The new material expands on the company’s current portfolio, which already includes lionfish and dragonfin leathers. Its python leather was unveiled during the leather and sustainability conference...