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Departing head of fashion and design at ArtEZ knighted

Matthijs Boelee has been appointed Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau. The departing head of ArtEZ’s fashion and design department received the royal decoration during his farewell at the school. This was announced in a press release from the municipality of Arnhem. Boelee is leaving the academy after 35 years. He started as a lecturer and...

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BFC and Pandora name winners of inaugural Student Prize

The British Fashion Council (BFC), together with jewellery specialist Pandora, has announced the winners of the first Pandora x BFC Student Prize 2025. The recipients were unveiled during an event at London’s Old Sessions House, where student talent from the BFC Colleges Council network were honoured. For this edition, Elizabeth Knight, from the...

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Bleue Burnham becomes first jewellery designer to win BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund

Bleue Burnham has been named the first jewellery designer to win the BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund, for the award’s 2025 edition. With this, Burnham will receive a grant of 100,000 pounds, a 12-month business mentoring programme and pro-bono legal services provided by Sheridans. As announced by GQ, Burnham was selected by a judging panel of...

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Asos reintroduces support programme for next generation brands

Online platform Asos has announced the return of its Asos Supports platform, a programme dedicated to supporting the next generation of creative talent in fashion and culture. In its expanded format, the initiative intends to uplift emerging brands through funding, collaborations and mentorship; build creative and cultural partnerships with...

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CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund 2025: Who are the 10 finalists of the anniversary edition?

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Vogue have unveiled the ten finalists of the highly anticipated 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, a flagship programme supporting emerging fashion talent. The announcement also marks the 20th anniversary of this initiative, which, since 2003, has helped launch some of the most influential...

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ANDAM Fashion Awards: 2025's 11 finalists revealed

The 35th edition of the ANDAM Fashion Awards competition has unveiled its eleven finalists for 2025. The five nominees for the Grand Prize and the Special Prize are Alain Paul, Egonlab, Meryll Rogge, Willy Chavarria and Zomer, while six finalists have been selected for the Pierre Bergé and Fashion Accessories prizes. ANDAM president Sidney...

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New York’s LIM College to be acquired by ESMOD’s Japanese owner

LIM College, a New York fashion and lifestyle institute, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Japan Educational Foundation (JEF). The deal is pending approvals from higher education regulators. Through LIM, JEF is expanding its portfolio currently consisting of four universities, one online university and nine professional training...

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Adidas partners with UAL and Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation on young talent scholarship

Sportswear giant Adidas has established a new scholarship with the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation (SLDF) for young creative talent at the University of the Arts London (UAL). The scholarship, amounting to a total of 300,000 pounds, is available to four Home students who have participated in UAL’s Insights Programme or who are from a Black Asian...

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LVMH teams up with SKEMA to strengthen luxury retail education

French luxury conglomerate LVMH is partnering with SKEMA (School of Knowledge Economy and Management) to create a new luxury retail course to be taught in the international business school’s new campus in Dubai to develop “top-tier talent for the luxury industry”. The strategic alliance aims to shape future luxury leaders with the creation of an...

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Strauss develops degree Course for sustainability and innovation in Bangladesh

German workwear specialist Strauss has created a new educational course for sustainability and textile innovation in Bangladesh. Strauss announced on Thursday that, from June, 60 students a year will be able to study for a bachelor’s degree in ‘Textile Engineering – Sustainability and Textile Innovation’ at the Ahsanullah University of Science...

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JCA London Fashion Academy names new CEO and principal

Andrew Ginn has been promoted to the position of chief executive officer and principal of JCA London Fashion Academy. Ginn had until now been serving in the sole position of principal since joining the institute in March 2025. In his expanded role, Ginn has been tasked with leading the Jimmy Choo Academy (JCA) at what is a “pivotal time in its...

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Winning design of Loughborough University student to be made for Access Group employees

Hollie Yeomans, a second-year BA Fashion Design and Technology student, has won a competition at Loughborough University that will see her design brought to life for over 8,000 employees at The Access Group. Yeomans was named the winner of the design competition–initially launched last year–at a runway event in The Access Group’s headquarters,...