Articles by Kelly Press
Aries and Crocs reunite for urban-inspired collaboration
Crocs has announced a second collaboration with London-based streetwear label Aries, following the success of their 2023 partnership. The new capsule collection, launching July 23, 2025, reimagines the classic Crocs silhouette with a focus on city life and urban exploration. The Aries x Crocs Classic Clog will be released in two...
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Lidewij Edelkoort keynotes TEX+ 2025 awards in the UK
The TEX+ 2025 Awards were announced last night at the Triangle Building, Chelsea College of Arts, spotlighting the UK’s most promising textile graduates. The ceremony, which drew leading figures from the design world including Orla Kiely and Zandra Rhodes, featured a keynote address from renowned trend forecaster Lidewij Edelkoort, marking her...
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Dr Ramon Amaro appointed Creative Director of Design Academy Eindhoven
Design Academy Eindhoven (DAE) has announced the appointment of Dr Ramon Amaro as its new Creative Director and Executive Board Member, in a press release. He will succeed Joseph Grima, who served in the role from 2017 and completes his second and final four-year term this year. Dr Amaro’s appointment comes as the Academy prepares for a...
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Fashion Trust Arabia announces 2025 awards and new advisory board
Fashion Trust Arabia (FTA) has announced the 7th edition of its annual awards, set to take place in November 2025 in Doha. The non-profit organization, which supports designers from the MENA region, will spotlight India as this year’s Guest Country in collaboration with the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. The 2025 awards will honor designers...
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KASK graduation shows 2025: Innovation and craftsmanship on display
KASK & Conservatorium recently held its annual Graduation Fashion and Textile Design showcase in Gent’s Floralia Hall. The event featured an exhibition of student work and two evening fashion shows on June 2, presenting final collections on the runway. Leading up to the shows, bachelor students conducted a public 48-hour sewing marathon at the...
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Emerging designers shine at IED Barcelona’s Fashioners of the World 2025
IED Barcelona recently held its 21st annual Fashioners of the World show last month at the Palau Reial de Pedralbes, showcasing the final collections of its graduating fashion design students. This year's event was the largest in the school's history, featuring 25 collections from both Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design and BA (Hons) in Fashion...
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Textile Exchange recalibrates for 2030 with a sharper focus on systems change
Textile Exchange is entering a new phase—one focused less on consensus-building and more on collective accountability. This week, the organization unveiled a streamlined five-year strategy leading up to 2030, positioning itself to accelerate systems change and close the gap between ambition and action. While at the core of the strategy is a...
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Rotate becomes official formalwear partner for Danish women’s football team
Copenhagen fashion brand Rotate has been appointed the official formalwear supplier for the Danish Women’s National Football Team (DBU), in a partnership running through to the end of 2026. The collaboration marks a first for the women’s team, covering formal and travel wear for tournaments and key appearances — beginning with the 2025 European...
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Joor introduces 'Ready-to-Ship Style' for in-season buying and tariff mitigation
In a strategic move to align with the rapid demands of contemporary retail, fashion tech innovator Joor has unveiled "Ready-To-Ship Style," a new digital trade show. Launched today on Joor’s virtual marketplace, Passport, this event aims to connect retailers with immediate inventory from 145 premium brands, including Blumarine, Farm Rio, and...
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Anna Wintour resigning as Vogue US Editor-in-Chief after 36 years
Anna Wintour is stepping down as Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue, a role she has held since 1988. The announcement was made during a staff meeting on Tuesday. Wintour will remain Global Editorial Director of Vogue and Chief Content Officer at Condé Nast. The decision is part of Condé Nast’s ongoing global restructuring, which includes...
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