Articles by Kelly Press
Paris College of Art launches MA in critical fashion practices amid industry reckoning
Paris College of Art (PCA) has announced the launch of a new Master of Arts in Critical Fashion Practices, set to begin in September 2026. Applications for the English-language program are now open. The graduate degree arrives at a time of heightened scrutiny for the global fashion industry, which has faced ongoing criticism over environmental...
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Video: Bridgerton season 4 costume design insights
The highly-anticipated fourth season of Netflix's Bridgerton is a visual feast, and the creative minds responsible for its iconic aesthetic have offered a deep dive into their process. Costume designers Dougie Hawkes, George Sayer, and John Glaser, alongside hair and makeup designer Nic Collins, recently shared the inspiration and meticulous...
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Confederación Moda España sponsors fashion technology competition at SpainSkills 2026
The Confederación Moda España is sponsoring the Fashion Technology category at SpainSkills 2026, reinforcing vocational training as a strategic pillar for Spain’s fashion industry. The national competition, funded by the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports and co-financed by the European Social Fund, is taking place from...
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London College of Fashion returns to London Fashion Week with MA class of 2026 showcase
London College of Fashion (LCF), part of University of the Arts London (UAL), returned to the official London Fashion Week schedule with a catwalk and showroom presentation spotlighting its MA Class of 2026. The showcase featured collections from students in the MA Fashion Design Technology (Menswear) and MA Fashion Design Technology...
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Italy launches Fashion Education Pact linking schools and industry
A new Fashion Education Pact aimed at strengthening the connection between schools and the fashion industry was signed during the inauguration of MICAM and MIPEL at Fiera Milano. The memorandum of understanding was formalized between Italy’s Ministry of Education and Merit (MIM) and two Confindustria federations: Confindustria Moda, representing...
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Africa Fashion Up opens applications for 6th edition in Paris
Africa Fashion Up, a Paris-based platform dedicated to promoting contemporary African fashion, has opened applications for its sixth edition. Organised by the Share Africa Association in collaboration with the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, the 2026 programme will accept submissions from February 17 to April 17. Founded in 2020 by...
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Student-led fashion show at University of Calgary Raises Eating Disorder awareness
A student-organised fashion show at the University of Calgary has brought attention to eating disorder awareness and the importance of creating visible, supportive spaces on campus. The event, which took place in early February, featured student models and designers showcasing looks that symbolised personal journeys and community solidarity. The...
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Digital learning transforming fashion education, says JD Institute Director
Digital learning is reshaping fashion education, offering new tools and opportunities for students and educators, according to Sudhakar Rao, Director of JD Institute of Fashion Technology, School of Fashion Design. In a recent interview, Rao highlighted how online platforms, virtual tools and blended teaching methods are expanding access to...
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GEMS education and London College of Fashion form strategic partnership to expand fashion education
GEMS Education has entered into a strategic partnership with the London College of Fashion (LCF), University of the Arts London (UAL) to enhance access to specialist fashion education and professional pathways for students in the Middle East and beyond. Under the collaboration, GEMS Education will work with LCF to develop expanded opportunities...
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Sabato De Sarno funds new scholarships for fashion at IED Florence school
Fashion designer Sabato De Sarno has launched two new scholarships for students enrolled in the fashion design programme at the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) Florence campus, organisers confirmed. The awards will cover 50 percent of tuition for up to three years for two recipients who maintain strong academic performance. De Sarno, known for...
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