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New Designers 2026 adopts one-week format to strengthen graduate design education

New Designers, one of the United Kingdom’s longest-running graduate design showcases, has announced a new one-week format for its 2026 edition, reflecting the increasingly interdisciplinary nature of creative education and industry practice. The event will take place from 1–4 July 2026, bringing together graduates from across the UK in a single...

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Fashion education and circular design at the heart of UN uniform initiative

The United Nations has launched the next phase of its sustainable tour guide uniform initiative, expanding a fashion-education collaboration that places students and circular design at the centre of institutional workwear development. Announced in New York on 28 April, the programme follows the 2025 debut of new uniforms created by students from...

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Design Museum unveils first-ever Nigo retrospective in London

The Design Museum has unveiled the very first retrospective on Nigo, the visionary Japanese designer and creative director, Tomoaki Nagao, charting his expansive career from his early activity in Harajuku through the founding of A Bathing Ape to his current role as artistic director of LVMH-owned Kenzo. Running from May 1 to October 4, ‘Nigo:...

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Lyst Index: Chanel to Zara, the new desirability ranking

The Lyst platform has just published its quarterly index for the first quarter of 2026. As the company celebrates nearly a decade of trend analysis, this edition introduces a new methodology built around three fundamental pillars: “Desire, Demand, and Discovery”. This analytical overhaul highlights a new reality for buyers and industry...

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London College of Fashion students collaborate with Adidas and Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation

Students at University of the Arts London’s London College of Fashion have unveiled a collaborative project with adidas and the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation to honour the legacy of Stephen Lawrence. Titled The Market, the project was created by scholarship recipients from multiple courses across the college and explores the market as a shared...

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Emerging talent award 2026 jury revealed by Dutch Design Awards

Dutch Design Awards has announced the jury for its 2026 Emerging Talent Award 2026 following the opening of nominations during Milan Design Week. The award recognises early-career designers whose work demonstrates critical thinking, innovation and future-focused practice. The 2026 jury will be chaired by Borre Akkersdijk and includes Imruh Asha,...

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Fuorisalone highlights: from Stone Island's No Seasons project to H&M Home's Kelly Wearstler collection

Fuorisalone is now over, along with its whirlwind of events, long queues and the flood of people that took over Milan for a week. While the appeal of Fuorisalone is undeniable, it is worth reflecting on the quality of the events, their content and the interest they generate among fashion and design professionals. It is understandable that brands...

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Provocation sells jeans: How Dutch denim brands approach their campaigns

Jeans campaigns have been provocative for decades. Consider the recent campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney for American Eagle, or Calvin Klein in the 80s and 90s. The Netherlands is home to numerous denim brands: how do they attempt to stand out? This article was written by Sterre Marsman. The American Eagle campaign with Sydney Sweeney caused...

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Case studies in the rise of ESG disputes: Greenwashing and social washing in focus

This week, it was announced that the Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC), together with four consumers, is filing a lawsuit against clothing brand Levi Strauss (Levi's). The case revolves around alleged misleading sustainability claims and labour rights violations at a factory in Turkey where Levi's manufactures. More than 400 workers lost their jobs...

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Key looks from Rio Fashion Week: spring/summer trends

Rio Fashion Week took place between April 14 and 18 at Pier Mauá, with some off-site shows. The event was promoted by IMM, a sports and entertainment company also responsible for São Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW). From this year, SPFW will be held in the second half of the year, focusing on autumn/winter fashion. Rio will be responsible for...

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AW26 streetstyle: Denim trends in silhouette, wash and detail

Denim maintains its prominent role in international streetstyle, proving more versatile than ever during the autumn/winter 2026 fashion weeks. Previously used primarily as a basic, the material is now taking on a more pronounced, stylised approach. From layered looks to striking details, denim is visibly evolving with the contemporary fashion...

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Hugo Boss and LPP urged to rejoin Pakistan Accord on Rana Plaza anniversary

Today, on the 13th anniversary of Rana Plaza, the deadliest yet preventable disaster to occur within the apparel industry to date, campaigners from Labour Behind the Label and the Rana Plaza Solidarity Collective are calling on Hugo Boss to rejoin the Pakistan Accord. The German fashion brand and Polish fashion group LPP, which was directly...