Articles by Kelly Press
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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Podcast: British designer Amanda Wakeley discusses petite fashion with Jo Good
Join British designer Amanda Wakeley and the Style DNA for a conversation with Jo Good, also known as MiddleAgedMinx, an experienced BBC radio host, TV fashion presenter, and figure in the fashion industry. We'll discuss her experiences modifying a school uniform during her upbringing in Australia. Additionally, Jo will share her insights on...
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Podcast: Is recreational shopping ruining your style?
"In this episode, we delve into the damaging effects of 'recreational shopping,' a common habit that leads to wasted money, confusing personal style, and closets full of clothes yet nothing to wear. Drawing on over 25 years of styling experience, we define recreational shopping beyond planned outings to include any unexpected clothing purchases,...
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Podcast: Brazil's craft traditions and influence in fashion
This episode of Wardrobe Crisis focuses on the significant environmental issues within the fashion industry, and building on our exploration of Latin America, we delve deeper into Brazil this week. Clare interviews Agustina Comas, an industrial upcycler based in São Paolo. Additionally, it covers Brazil's rich craft traditions and the...
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Podcast: Pattern-printed and tailored fashion trends
This episode introduces the concept of 'whimsimod' to describe the recent trend of pattern-printed and tailored fashion. In exploring this reinterpretation of femininity, we discuss the aesthetic shift from 'kiki' to 'bouba' over the past year, the history of youth diffusion lines like Red Valentino and Blugirl, current trends in hemlines and...
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