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Exploring identity and sustainability at Parsons BFA fashion design class of 2026 runway

Parsons School of Design unveiled the BFA Fashion Design Class of 2026 during its annual graduate runway presentation in New York, showcasing collections that explored identity, craftsmanship, sustainability, and interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary fashion. The Parsons 2026 BFA Graduate Runway Show, titled “ENSEMBLE,” brought together...

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Gerrit Rietveld Academie 2026 challenges traditional fashion show structures

The annual fashion presentation of Gerrit Rietveld Academie took place on 25 May in and around De Hallen Studio's, with graduating students using the event to challenge traditional fashion show structures and explore questions around accessibility, public space, and participation. The 2026 edition of the Rietveld Academie Fashion Show 2026...

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Alphalyr Wins 2026 ANDAM Innovation Prize for AI in fashion supply chain

ANDAM has awarded French technology company Alphalyr the 2026 ANDAM Innovation Prize, granting the startup €100,000 for its artificial intelligence platform focused on supply chain, retail, and e-commerce analytics for the fashion industry. The award, announced in Paris on 22 May, recognizes technological innovations aimed at reshaping the...

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La Colección 6.0: Emerging Ecuadorian designers explore cultural identity and innovation

A new generation of Ecuadorian fashion designers showcased collections focused on cultural identity, experimental materials, and responsible production during the sixth edition of “La Colección,” the annual graduate runway presentation hosted by Universidad San Francisco de Quito. According to organisers in a press release, “La Colección 6.0”...

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Vox Populi and Shein create a scholarship for fashion students from modest backgrounds

The association Vox Populi and ultra-fast fashion brand Shein are partnering to create 'Future Fashion Talents', a scholarship designed to help young French people in precarious financial situations fund their studies at fashion schools. After launching Pop’Skills, a fashion programme for young people from disadvantaged neighbourhoods, the...

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Graduate fashion week 2026 expands focus on career development and emerging talent

Graduate Fashion Week has unveiled new details for its 2026 edition, placing a strong emphasis on career development, interdisciplinary collaboration and visibility for emerging designers from across the UK’s leading fashion universities. At the centre of this year’s programme is Talent of Tomorrow, an editorial project created in collaboration...

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Clothing repair school in France revives craft skills and sustainable fashion education

A new clothing repair school Ecole de la Réparation in Roubaix is helping revive traditional garment repair skills while responding to growing demand for sustainability-focused fashion education. Located in what was once France’s textile manufacturing capital, the initiative focuses on teaching repair, alteration and garment restoration...

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UK designers named among semi-finalists in Redress Design Award 2026

Redress has announced the semi-finalists for the 2026 edition of the Redress Design Award, highlighting emerging talent focused on circular and sustainable fashion practices. Among the 16 semi-finalists selected from applicants across 59 regions are UK-based designers Alexandra Burch and Holly Shih, reflecting the growing role of British fashion...

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The Fabricant announces winners of AI Design Forward 2026

The Fabricant has announced the winners of Design Forward 2026, an international competition for emerging designers in the fashion industry who work with AI design tools. The 2026 edition marked the competition's debut. An international jury selected ten winners from a pool of 15 finalists. First prize was awarded to Reborn Myths by Tiia...

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Istituto Marangoni course leader Gloria Bellardi: ‘A strong portfolio can kickstart your career’

Buenos Aires - As fashion students approach graduation, one question becomes central: how to translate years of creative work into a portfolio that opens doors. In today’s fast-evolving industry, where creativity alone is no longer sufficient, the portfolio has become more than a showcase—it is a strategic tool. It communicates not only what a...

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Global football merchandise market growth signals new skills demand for fashion and retail education

The global football merchandise market is projected to see significant growth between 2025 and 2035, driven by major sportswear companies including Adidas, Nike and Puma. The expansion is being fuelled by digital retail innovation, global fan engagement and the increasing commercialisation of sports culture. While the report focuses on market...

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JD Institute of Fashion Technology receives GSAAA accreditation, marking milestone for design education

JD Institute of Fashion Technology has received accreditation from the Global Standardization and Accreditation Agency (GSAAA), a development that highlights ongoing efforts to formalise quality standards within fashion and design education. The accreditation recognises the institute’s academic framework, curriculum structure and teaching...