Articles by Kelly Press
Clothing repair school in France revives craft skills and sustainable fashion education
A new clothing repair school in Roubaix is helping revive traditional garment repair skills while responding to growing demand for sustainability-focused fashion education. Located in what was once France’s textile manufacturing capital, the initiative focuses on teaching repair, alteration and garment restoration techniques as part of a broader...
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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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UK designers named among semi-finalists in Redress Design Award 2026
Redress has announced the semi-finalists for the 2026 edition of the Redress Design Award, highlighting emerging talent focused on circular and sustainable fashion practices. Among the 16 semi-finalists selected from applicants across 59 regions are UK-based designers Alexandra Burch and Holly Shih, reflecting the growing role of British fashion...
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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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Global football merchandise market growth signals new skills demand for fashion and retail education
The global football merchandise market is projected to see significant growth between 2025 and 2035, driven by major sportswear companies including Adidas, Nike and Puma. The expansion is being fuelled by digital retail innovation, global fan engagement and the increasing commercialisation of sports culture. While the report focuses on market...
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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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JD Institute of Fashion Technology receives GSAAA accreditation, marking milestone for design education
JD Institute of Fashion Technology has received accreditation from the Global Standardization and Accreditation Agency (GSAAA), a development that highlights ongoing efforts to formalise quality standards within fashion and design education. The accreditation recognises the institute’s academic framework, curriculum structure and teaching...
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Educators and policymakers: Engaging with the Fashioning a Just Transition Manifesto
Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) and a coalition of 234 organisations across Europe and Asia have launched the Fashioning a Just Transition Manifesto on May 1, calling for systemic change across the global fashion industry. The manifesto outlines a vision for a “just fashion system” that prioritises workers’ rights, environmental protection and...
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Denim Première Vision expands educational focus ahead of Milan return
Denim Première Vision will return to Milan’s Superstudio Più on May 20 and 21, 2026, marking the ninth Milan edition of the international denim trade event. Held under the patronage of the Municipality of Milan, the show will bring together more than 60 exhibitors from across the global denim supply chain, with strong participation from Italy...
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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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