Articles by Kelly Press
EIDM Fashion & Luxury Business School partners with Monte-Carlo fashion week
The EIDM Fashion & Luxury Business School has announced a new collaboration with Monte-Carlo Fashion Week, reinforcing its commitment to connecting students with real-world industry experiences. The partnership aligns with the broader mission of the Monaco-based fashion event, which runs from April 14–18, 2026 and brings together designers,...
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Design Forward 2026: Digital fashion competition for students and graduates
A new global competition titled Design Forward 2026 has launched, offering fashion students and recent graduates the opportunity to develop digital design skills using AI-powered tools. Organised in collaboration with The Fabricant, the initiative provides participants with free access to digital design software and a project brief, with no...
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AAFA releases guide on worker protection from heat
The American Apparel & Footwear Association has released a new guide aimed at helping fashion supply chains protect workers from extreme heat, as rising global temperatures increase health risks in manufacturing environments. Published on April 17, 2026, the AAFA Guide to Protecting Workers from Heat Stress offers practical recommendations for...
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Fashion Institute of Technology gala 2026: Strengthening industry-education connections
Fashion Institute of Technology hosted its 2026 annual gala in New York City, with Ciara serving as host and a live performance by Aloe Blacc. The event brought together fashion and industry leaders to support educational initiatives and fundraising efforts for students. The gala also honoured Richard Dickson, recognising his leadership and...
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Queen Máxima to open State of Fashion Biennale 2026 in Arnhem
The Netherland's Queen Máxima will officially open the State of Fashion Biennale on May 13, launching a seven-week programme in Arnhem that examines the systems shaping the global fashion industry. The 2026 edition, titled “Available to Promise; Hidden Systems, Shared Futures,” shifts attention from finished garments to the infrastructures...
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Kent State University School of Fashion's 2026 annual fashion show: What to expect
Kent State University School of Fashion has announced its 2026 Annual Fashion Show, set to take place from April 30 to May 2 in Crawford Hall on the Kent campus. The showcase will feature 173 looks created by 48 student designers, selected by a panel of industry critics. Collections span categories including childrenswear, knitwear, streetwear...
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Design Academy Eindhoven to present ‘Inframezzo’ at Milan Design Week
Design Academy Eindhoven will present “Inframezzo,” an exhibition of graduate works, during Milan Design Week 2026, taking place from April 20 to 26 at Alcova Milano. The exhibition brings together recent alumni projects that explore themes of pause, transition and change across design, education and everyday life. Framed around the idea of the...
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What to expect at Edinburgh College of Art's 2026 graduate exhibition
Edinburgh College of Art has announced details of its Graduate Show 2026, presenting new work from graduating students across art and design disciplines. The exhibition will feature projects spanning areas such as performance costume, contemporary art, and design practices, highlighting final-year work developed during the academic programme....
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Exploring creative processes: June Fashion Month Arnhem for students and educators
The first programme for June Fashion Month Arnhem has been announced, outlining a month-long schedule of exhibitions, workshops and open studios aimed at highlighting the city’s fashion and design community. Running from May 29 to June 28, the initiative will take place across Arnhem, bringing together established designers, emerging makers and...
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Istituto Marangoni Firenze partners with Vranjes Firenze for fragrance and cosmetics education
Istituto Marangoni Firenze has announced a three-year partnership with Vranjes Firenze aimed at developing new educational pathways in fragrances and cosmetics. The collaboration will introduce workshops, industry talks and real project briefs, giving students opportunities to explore scent as a strategic element in luxury design, retail and...
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