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Target names Isaac Mizrahi creative director at large

American retailer Target, known for its budget-friendly prices, has named fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi as its first-ever creative director at large, designed to elevate the retailer’s position “as a destination for great design at an exceptional value”. In a statement, the big box retailer said that in the newly created role, Mizrahi will...

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UAL project explores how fashion can foster belonging and international creative networks

A student- and alumni-led initiative at London College of Fashion is highlighting the role fashion education can play in building community, cultural exchange, and long-term professional networks among international students. “Re-Seed Asia: The Future of East Asian Fashion & Cultural Exchange” will take place on 23 June at University of the Arts...

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Sean O'Brien wins LCF Enterprise Challenge

London College of Fashion (LCF), UAL, has named Sean O'Brien as the winner of its 10th annual LCF Enterprise Challenge, a platform that showcases the creative talent, innovative spirit and entrepreneurial ambition of its current students, addressing challenges across fashion, technology, sustainability and culture. The competition is open to...

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Study highlights role of education and SMEs in tackling fashion waste

A new academic review published in Frontiers in Sustainable Resource Management argues that transforming fashion and textile waste into valuable resources will require closer collaboration between education, communities, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Authored by researchers from the United Nations University’s Institute for the...

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Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp graduates showcase individuality over trends

Graduates from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp presented their Fall 2026 collections during the Antwerp Fashion Festival, reaffirming the institution's reputation as one of the world's most influential fashion schools. The showcase brought together 16 bachelor's and master's collections that explored themes ranging from identity and...

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Nobody’s Child launches first regenerative cotton collection

British fashion brand Nobody’s Child, the B Corp-certified brand known for its affordable and sustainably made womenswear, has launched its first collection made with cotton grown through regenerative practices. While organic cotton already represents around half of Nobody’s Child’s total material usage, this new collection marks the brand’s...

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Marseille's slow fashion week for accessible and sustainable fashion

Marseille - Free and colourful catwalk shows, open to all, feature collections where second-hand textiles reign supreme. In Marseille, Slow Fashion Week is making its rebellious, popular and sustainable mark on fashion. "There is a sense of resourcefulness, upcycling, mutual support and community that works well here," explains Marion Lopez to...

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Menswear SS27 the ‘soft masculinity’ trend and key item predictions

The menswear buying season for SS27 begins on June 16 with Pitti Uomo 110 in Florence, followed by the menswear shows in Milan and Paris. One of the defining themes shaping the season is the continued rise of ‘soft masculinity’—an aesthetic that moves away from rigid, overtly aggressive styling in favor of a more tactile, expressive, and...

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Matthew Williamson partners with Free People for first apparel collection in 7 years

British designer Matthew Williamson has partnered with Free People to design an exclusive 15-piece capsule collection for summer 2026. The move marks his return to fashion design, with his first collection launch in seven years. The partnership felt like a natural fit for the two, as the designer’s work resonates with Free People’s philosophy of...

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Research reveals serial returners account for 60 percent of e-commerce return CO2 emissions

New research from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel provides more insight into serial returners and the impact of frequent parcel returns. The study reveals that while only 15 percent of consumers return products excessively, they are responsible for almost 60 percent of the CO2 emissions linked to returns. For the study, the shopping behaviour of...

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Ibiza Swim Week celebrates its third edition with support from Miami Swim Week and the local council

The Ibiza Swim Week swimwear event celebrated its third edition from June 8 to 10 on the White Isle, bringing together 13 brands from various countries. The event was supported by the Eivissa City Council and featured a strategic collaboration with Miami Swim Week The Shows. Spearheaded by Colombian entrepreneur and designer Nía Vásquez, the...

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Old and new Belgian fashion on display: Antwerp Fashion Festival

Apart from the gong, it is completely silent in the dome of the Botanic Sanctuary in Antwerp. A humming sound fills the space. A high-pitched female voice begins, accompanied by a man playing exotic instruments. The first model appears in deep contemplation, arms crossed behind their back, gaze fixed on their feet. They are wearing loose-fitting...