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University of Palermo design program focuses on industry collaboration

University of Palermo has introduced a new industry-focused workshop as part of its Bachelor of Design programme, connecting students with professionals to develop solutions for real-world projects. The initiative is part of the “Real Works for Real Clients” programme and involves collaboration with Metrar and Solar Concept Gallery. Third-year...

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Annual Montclair State fashion show highlights emerging designers

Montclair State University students are set to present their annual fashion show, offering a platform for emerging designers to showcase original work across a wide range of styles and silhouettes. According to coverage from Montclair Local, the student-produced event highlights creative experimentation, with collections exploring diverse...

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Amanda Wakeley unveils collaboration with John Lewis

British designer Amanda Wakeley, known for her ‘clean glam’ eveningwear, is making a foray into the premium contemporary category with an exclusive collaboration with John Lewis Partnership, launching on April 21. The Amanda Wakeley line at John Lewis has been developed in collaboration with the designer and the brand development and licensing...

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley collaborates with ViX Paula Hermanny

Luxury Brazilian swimwear and resort wear brand ViX Paula Hermanny has announced British model and entrepreneur Rosie Huntington-Whiteley as its new designer and global ambassador. Described by Huntington-Whiteley as an “incredibly personal” collaboration, the model has co-designed three collections with Paula Hermanny featuring swim and...

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Shanghai Fashion Week: Tradition as a driving force for modernity

More than almost any other fashion week, Shanghai demonstrates how the trends of tomorrow become relevant through a country's cultural heritage. The autumn/winter 2026 collections of many emerging labels were particularly compelling because they were as rooted in the zeitgeist as they were in history. The city, too, continues to serve as a...

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Back to basics: The 'quiet' sophistication of the AW26 season

The autumn/winter 2026 season has concluded, leaving an unexpectedly quiet echo. After several cycles marked by sensational debuts from new creative directors and a near-constant rotation at the helm of luxury fashion houses, a calmer phase is now emerging. Many designers seem to have settled into their roles. This is reflected in collections...

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Barcelona to host the inaugural European Designer Fashion Summit

Madrid – Kick-starting the celebrations for the 37th edition of the 080 Barcelona Fashion catwalk, Barcelona is preparing to host the International Days of European Designer Fashion from Monday, April 13, to Tuesday, April 14. European Designer Fashion Summit in Barcelona Officially titled the "European Designer Fashion Summit," the event will...

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FW26 trend: Statement dressing, ‘80’s style from Balmain, McCartney and more

On the FW 26 runways, designers showed a renewed interest in the bold silhouettes of the 1980s, reflecting a broader shift toward statement dressing. The decade’s defining styles, jewel-toned colors, strong shoulders on blazers and blouses, and the little black dress for evening, conveying female confidence and authority. Embellishments, like...

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Etsy bans animal fur as industry sentiments continue to shift

Etsy is set to ban the sale of all animal fur from August 2026, following a 50-plus-day protest campaign by the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT). The global online marketplace for handmade and vintage goods has updated its Animal Products Policy as part of its broader shift in its sustainability pillars and confirmed the changes in a...

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Ecoalf reinvents Trump's 'MAGA' slogan to celebrate Earth Month

Madrid – To mark the Earth Month celebrations that begin every April, Spanish brand Ecoalf, a pioneer in merging sustainability and fashion design, has launched a controversial and striking campaign. The campaign reinvents the “Make America Great Again” slogan, which is associated with the presidential terms of US President Donald J. Trump. This...

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Study: design choices can significantly reduce fibre shedding from jeans during washing

The way jeans are processed in the factory largely determines their environmental impact when washed by the consumer. New research, shared by The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) on LinkedIn, shows that combining mercerised yarn (treated cotton) with specific washes can reduce fibre shedding by 77 to 93 percent per wash cycle. The processes for two...

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Environmental labelling: Clear Fashion launches 'scan' feature for 27,000 textile products

France's Clear Fashion app has reached a major operational milestone; more than 27,000 products can now be scanned in-store to instantly retrieve their official environmental impact score. The achievement comes five months after the country's government launched the French Environmental Cost scheme, a labeling initiative that entered its...