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New programme brings together African and UK designers for skills exchange

A new programme launched by the British Council is pushing to encourage skill sharing and sustainable creative partnerships between designers from African countries and the UK. Together with Paul Smith’s Foundation and Projekt, the ‘Create DNA x Studio Smithfield’ exchange programme, running from March 16 to 23 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has...

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Lotta Ludwigson x Remei: digital product passport in action

On Thursday, March 19, 2026, Berlin-based slow fashion label Lotta Ludwigson and sustainable Swiss textile producer Remei launched a joint t-shirt collection. The Luma t-shirts are 100 percent traceable via the my-trace app, not only from the organic cotton raw material to the finished product but starting from the seed itself. The t-shirt is...

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WGSN and Coloro name ‘Radiant Earth’ Colour of the Year for 2028

Trend platform WGSN, together with its colour-dedicated sister company Coloro, has selected Radiant Earth as Colour of the Year for 2028. The choice reflects what the forecasting agencies say will be a new period “defined by inspired resilience and flourishing”. In this environment, consumers are expected to prioritise thriving over survival,...

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Northern England schools join climate change initiative

Schools across northern England have joined a new climate-focused initiative aimed at embedding sustainability and environmental awareness into education. The programme encourages schools to take practical action on climate change while integrating sustainability into everyday learning, helping students understand environmental challenges and...

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The fashion industry has a water blind spot

Water is widely recognised as fashion’s single largest environmental impact, yet it remains structurally overlooked in sourcing decisions, audit systems and sustainability reporting. At a time when 2.2 billion people globally lack access to safely managed drinking water, according to the United Nations, the fashion industry continues to consume...

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PFW FW26 color trends: Saturated shades of wine, purple, cobalt blue and more

Against a backdrop of unsettling world news, Paris Fashion Week became a brief refuge from the relentless news cycle. Coincidentally, this mood was reflected on the runways, where designers gravitated toward saturated colors like red wine, purple, cobalt blue and bright yellow. Sarah Burton, presenting her third collection for Givenchy, grounded...

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Fashion Law Institute Africa unveils Top 100 women shaping African fashion

The Fashion Law Institute Africa has released the third edition of its Top 100 Women in African Fashion list, recognising leading figures driving innovation, leadership and growth across the continent’s fashion industry. Unveiled in Lagos in March 2026, the list highlights women working across a wide range of sectors, including fashion business,...

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Jeanologia launches AI-powered laser design tool for denim

Denim specialist Jeanologia has launched a new laser tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI) created to extract precise denim designs directly from a picture. Dubbed ‘Billy AI’, the tool intends to address the long process of translating a vintage denim garment into a laser design ready for production, reducing the time span to just...

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University of Palermo connects students with industry through real-world design workshop

The University of Palermo has launched a new academic workshop as part of its “Real Works for Real Clients” programme, reinforcing the link between design education and industry collaboration. Developed within the university’s Bachelor of Design, the initiative brings students together with professionals and companies to work on real-world...

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Salt Life continues to accelerate lifestyle offering with debut fragrance

Salt Life, the coastal lifestyle brand part of Iconix International, is continuing to accelerate its transformation beyond apparel to capture the “life on the water” experience, with a new global licensing deal with beauty company Revlon Consumer Products LLC, to develop its first-ever fragrance collection, expanding the brand into the beauty...

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John Galliano is joining forces with Spanish retailer Zara

Designer John Galliano, who departed Maison Margiela in 2024, is back, and this time it will be in partnership with Spanish retailer Zara. In a short statement, Zara confirmed it has inked a two-year creative partnership with Galliano, who will “re-author the brand’s archives through a series of seasonal collections”. The move will see Galliano...

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Asos launches modest wear label Iyal

E-commerce giant Asos is expanding its presence in modest wear with the launch of the dedicated label, Iyal. The brand is debuting with a collection of 64 styles spanning occasion wear, tailoring and everyday pieces. This includes ruffled or caped dresses, coordinated sets, skirt suits, and matching hijabs in both plain and statement prints. A...