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Individual and versatile: Denim trends for AW26 womenswear

Denim, with its roots in workwear, is often regarded as the basis of a simple everyday uniform, where volume, length and embellishment usually mark the greatest extremes. Yet the durable fabric offers more scope than it might initially suggest. Rather than revisiting the old question of whether women will wear skinny or wider trousers this...

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Fashion Institute of Technology gala 2026: Strengthening industry-education connections

Fashion Institute of Technology hosted its 2026 annual gala in New York City, with Ciara serving as host and a live performance by Aloe Blacc. The event brought together fashion and industry leaders to support educational initiatives and fundraising efforts for students. The gala also honoured Richard Dickson, recognising his leadership and...

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First Look: H&M unveils new collection with Stella McCartney

Swedish fashion retailer H&M have unveiled the first look at its upcoming collaboration with Stella McCartney, some twenty years after its first partnership with the British designer, which launches on May 7. In 2005, the collaboration marked H&M’s second-ever design collaboration, following the sellout success of the inaugural collection with...

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FW26 Women’s denim trend report: Diesel, Dior, Balenciaga and more

The big news in denim for FW26 is the return of the slim-leg jean, signaling a shift toward more refined silhouettes in ready-to-wear. The collection features a full spectrum of washes, from light blue to deep indigo, with a continued emphasis on distressing and abrasion. Embellishments like diamante and studs remain prominent, while the trend...

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PLC Detroit launches free costume design course with Ruth E. Carter

Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design (PLC Detroit), America’s only design-focused historically Black college and university (HBCU), is making costume design education accessible with a free digital learning course, developed in collaboration with two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter and sportswear brand Adidas....

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Streetwear brand Hoodrich to launch footwear in the US

British streetwear brand Hoodrich, founded by Jay Williams from his bedroom in Birmingham, is launching its inaugural footwear collection in the US exclusively with JD Sports, in partnership with the Eastman Group, a global footwear and apparel licensing company. Hoodrich, which became part of the Iconix International group in November 2023, has...

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Gap Inc. launches new mentorship initiative with FIT

American retail group Gap Inc., which includes Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta, is partnering with the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City to launch a new mentorship programme designed to bridge the opportunity gap for emerging fashion talent. The Doris Fisher Creators Programme has been named in honour of Gap Inc....

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Kane Footwear signs its first partnership with an NFL athlete

Kane Footwear, which focuses on active recovery shoes, is strengthening its ties to professional sports after naming Will Anderson Jr., Houston Texans defensive end and 2023 NFL defensive Rookie of the Year, as its first NFL athlete. John Gagliardi, founder and chief executive of Kane Footwear, said in a statement: “We’ve waited a long time to...

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Kent State University School of Fashion's 2026 annual fashion show: What to expect

Kent State University School of Fashion has announced its 2026 Annual Fashion Show, set to take place from April 30 to May 2 in Crawford Hall on the Kent campus. The showcase will feature 173 looks created by 48 student designers, selected by a panel of industry critics. Collections span categories including childrenswear, knitwear, streetwear...

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Design Academy Eindhoven to present ‘Inframezzo’ at Milan Design Week

Design Academy Eindhoven will present “Inframezzo,” an exhibition of graduate works, during Milan Design Week 2026, taking place from April 20 to 26 at Alcova Milano. The exhibition brings together recent alumni projects that explore themes of pause, transition and change across design, education and everyday life. Framed around the idea of the...

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Generations of weavers uphold Aso-Oke tradition in Southwestern Nigeria

In Iseyin, a sleepy town in southwestern Nigeria, shaded spaces under trees, makeshift sheds and narrow alleys double as production hubs for aso-oke, a handwoven fabric indigenous to the Yoruba ethnic group. Demand for the fabric has recently soared at home and abroad, boosted by Nigerians in the diaspora and the rising global popularity of the...

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Hugo Boss continues push into tennis with its biggest sports partnership

Hugo Boss first made its mark in tennis in the 1980s when it sponsored men’s team competition, the Davis Cup, for 15 years, and now the German fashion brand has secured its biggest partnership as the official lifestyle outfitter for the Australian Open from 2027. The move is described as a “landmark partnership” for the German fashion group’s...