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Industry commentary: Emerging young fashion designers face growing challenges

A recent Fibre2Fashion article examines whether today’s fashion industry is supporting emerging designers as effectively as in the past, raising concerns about structural barriers that may be “leaving them behind.” The piece notes that historically, young designers helped drive innovation and cultural shifts in fashion, but now face increasing...

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Graduate to Watch: Ewen Danzeisen from HEAD Geneve

HEAD Geneve presented graduate collections from its MA students at its annual catwalk showcase in November 2025, and one of the talented students who stood out was Swiss-based designer Ewen Danzeisen, who presented 12 all-black looks combining tailoring with functional wear. Danzeisen’s ‘Meet the Crows’ collection drew inspiration from his own...

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Barbour Foundation and British Fashion Council launch education partnership following international growth

Heritage outerwear brand Barbour has announced a new education initiative in partnership with the British Fashion Council (BFC) that aims to support emerging talent across the UK fashion industry. The programme expands the Barbour Foundation’s commitment to education and community impact following the brand’s growing international success,...

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Loughborough fashion students impress NEXT with sustainable capsule collections

Second-year students from Loughborough University’s School of Design and Creative Arts have earned praise from high-street retailer NEXT after designing sustainable capsule collections for a live industry brief. The project challenged students to develop six-look ranges that combine trend-relevant fashion with environmental responsibility for a...

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Graduate to Watch: Matil Vanlint from HEAD Geneve

Fashion, to some, might just be clothes for sale, but for Belgian designer Matil Vanlint, it is a career path that allows her to feel comfortable within her own body and a space to empower others through sharing her trauma. Vanlint is a rising talent who graduated from HEAD Geneve’s MA fashion course in November 2025 with her award-winning ‘V’...

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Emerging Barcelona designers to share runway with Stéphane Rolland at BBFW 2026

A new generation of Barcelona-based fashion designers will present their work alongside French couturier Stéphane Rolland at Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week (BBFW) 2026, following a collaborative initiative between the designer and the international bridal trade show. More than 20 students from Barcelona design schools LCI Barcelona, IED Barcelona...

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Istituto Marangoni Milano unveils documentary on emerging fashion talent

Istituto Marangoni Milano has announced the release of Inside Marangoni. Where Talent Is Born, a documentary produced by Sky that offers an inside look at the creative and educational journey of the next generation of fashion designers. Premiering on Sky Arte on January 17 and available via streaming and on-demand platforms, the film follows ten...

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Nigerian Student Fashion & Design Week 2025 concludes in Lagos

The ninth edition of Nigerian Student Fashion & Design Week (NSFDW) concluded in Lagos, reinforcing its position as a leading platform for emerging African fashion talent. Held over three days at GAC Motors, Victoria Island, the event featured 16 student designers presenting collections that spanned heritage couture, contemporary womenswear and...

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CFDA and Ralph Lauren launch grant programmes to support US manufacturing

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has teamed up with Ralph Laurent to launch two grant programmes designed to bolster the US manufacturing industry. With additional funding support from the New York State Department of State, the CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund will provide grants to designers and manufacturers based in New York...

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Istituto Modartech to showcase student collections in Florence in January

Titled “Mix & match. The art of making”, the exhibition presented by Istituto Modartech will take place on January 14 at The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini. It coincides with Pitti Uomo, which runs from January 13 to 16, 2026. The event showcases fashion as a process of research and a continuous dialogue between manual skill and experimentation....

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Fashion forward: A 2025 roundup on education, career, and leadership

Over the past year, FashionUnited has explored what it really means to work in fashion today — from evolving leadership models and career realities to the educators shaping the next generation. Below is a curated roundup of key articles that together paint a picture of an industry in transition, balancing creativity, responsibility and new...

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MAXXAM and Graduate Fashion Foundation launch second student design competition

MAXXAM has renewed its partnership with the Graduate Fashion Foundation (GFF) for the second edition of their national student design competition, following the strong response to last year’s inaugural programme. The 2025/26 competition invites fashion students from GFF member universities in the UK and abroad to create a womenswear S/S 2027...