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Paris College of Art launches MA in critical fashion practices amid industry reckoning

Paris College of Art (PCA) has announced the launch of a new Master of Arts in Critical Fashion Practices, set to begin in September 2026. Applications for the English-language program are now open. The graduate degree arrives at a time of heightened scrutiny for the global fashion industry, which has faced ongoing criticism over environmental...

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Anti-fur protests escalate at MFW as animal welfare groups ramp up efforts

Milan Fashion Week has become the scene of heightened demonstrations as animal rights activists ramp up efforts and rally against the continued use of fur on the runway. A total of 14 protests are planned throughout the week, with a further two or three daily actions scheduled outside of official National Chamber of Italian Fashion (CNMI)...

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Topshop fuels European rollout with Bestseller and Wehkamp partnerships

Topshop is accelerating its relaunch in Europe through a new partnership with Danish fashion giant Bestseller and a rollout into Wehkamp, a multibrand retailer in the Netherlands. The two deals intend to serve Topshop’s wider purpose of strengthening its global presence, building on a similar approach the brand has already undertaken in specific...

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Milan Fashion Week: Maria Grazia Chiuri's sensual and delicate return to Fendi

Milan, Italy – Designer Maria Grazia Chiuri made her return to Fendi on Wednesday. She presented a sensual and delicate collection in Milan, featuring furs and leathers crafted like lace. A seasoned designer with experience at Dior and Valentino, Maria Grazia Chiuri returned to Fendi 35 years after her debut at the Roman house. This debut co-ed...

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Marks & Spencer accelerates into Formula 1 with Williams Racing partnership

Marks & Spencer has signed a multiyear deal with Atlassian Williams F1 team, marking the British department store’s first move into Formula 1. From the 2026 season, the retailer will become the team’s official travel kit partner, dressing the Williams team as they compete across 24 races in 21 countries on the Formula 1 calendar. The partnership...

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Gothic galore and Grecian classics: 7 Defining trends at London Fashion Week AW26

London Fashion Week’s AW26 season has come to an end, and with it has an edition marked by ambiguity, chaos and nostalgic references. While some runways were seemingly shaped by pop culture discourse, others stayed firmly within quintessential classics. Here are some of the defining trends for this edition. Gothic galore and Wuthering Heights...

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Julien Macdonald: ‘King of Glamour’ returns to LFW

Welsh fashion designer Julien Macdonald, who has worked for Chanel and Givenchy, is probably one of the most recognisable faces of British fashion for his unapologetic take on opulent glamour, pairing intricate embellishments and rich textures with sexy silhouettes, and the undisputed ‘King of Glamour’ is back, returning to the London Fashion...

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Confederación Moda España sponsors fashion technology competition at SpainSkills 2026

The Confederación Moda España is sponsoring the Fashion Technology category at SpainSkills 2026, reinforcing vocational training as a strategic pillar for Spain’s fashion industry. The national competition, funded by the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports and co-financed by the European Social Fund, is taking place from...

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How Primark x Coleen Rooney benefits garment workers in Bangladesh

A high-profile partnership between Primark and Coleen Rooney as reported in the British press, is apparently worth millions. Media personality Rooney, wife of footballer Wayne Rooney, will be the face of a new athleisure collection by the Irish discounter that has been described as “stylish yet practical”. Rooney experienced a spike in...

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London Fashion Week AW26 expands through heritage returns, strategic support & renewed momentum

London Fashion Week (LFW) AW26 came to a close on Monday evening with a clear sense of reinforcement. The February edition featured more than 90 designers and brands on the official British Fashion Council (BFC) schedule, including 41 runway shows and 20 presentations staged over five days. Taking place from February 19 to 23, LFW participation...

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Uniqlo expands tennis reach with Emma Raducanu

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo has ended weeks of speculation about who will dress British tennis star Emma Raducanu at her future tournaments by announcing the 2021 US Open winner as its latest global brand ambassador. In a statement, Uniqlo announced that Raducanu, Britain's top-ranked female tennis player, will represent the brand at all...

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Purpose and plurality: Harrods buyer names Erdem, Burberry among best LFW shows

London Fashion Week has officially wrapped up its autumn/winter 2026 edition, and the opinions of industry insiders are continuing to roll in. According to director of buying, fashion at Harrods, Simon Longland, for this season, London resisted “reduction to a single trend”. “The breadth and diversity of brands on show make it difficult—and...