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Emerging RMIT student blends Indonesian Batik with western fashion in graduate collection

Graduate designer Jessica Micheline Pangestu has unveiled her Threads of Identity collection, which combines traditional Indonesian batik with Western-inspired tailoring for the National Graduate Showcase (NGS) at the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival, as shared by Fashion Journal AU. A student at RMIT University, Pangestu drew on her...

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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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Preface Preview: Fabric trade show to host largest edition with Re/Assembly, Here|After and Denim Dudes

The upcoming Preface fabric trend show is gearing up to host its biggest edition since its 2018 inception, featuring Re/Assembly, Here|After, and Denim Dudes. Running from January 28 to 29 at 356 S. Mission Road in Los Angeles, the Fall/Winter 2027 edition brings together Preface’s textile showcase, an upcycling design competition hosted by...

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Canadian University Dubai presents cross-cultural designs at Hong Kong Fashion Gala

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) showcased a series of cross-cultural fashion designs at the Belt & Road Fashion Gala in Hong Kong, an event held as part of the wider Chinese Culture Festival. The university participated at the invitation of Hong Kong Polytechnic University through the Silk Road Universities Network, presenting designs created in...

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Levi’s launches repairs project to empower young people

US denim and apparel company Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has launched a new clothing repairs initiative aimed at helping high school teens “take fashion into their own hands”. The Levi’s Wear Longer Project will offer young people hands-on learning, free digital resources, and community-based workshops, designed to share the practical skills...

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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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Tendam and UDIT publish pioneering study on the carbon footprint of fashion e-commerce

Fashion group Tendam and the University of Design, Innovation and Technology (UDIT) have released a pioneering study analysing the consumer carbon footprint of fashion e-commerce, offering new data-driven insights into the environmental impact of online shopping in the sector. Titled Consumer Carbon Footprint of Fashion E-Commerce, the research...

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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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Amity School of Fashion Technology hosts international conference on fashion, apparel & textiles

The Amity School of Fashion Technology recently held an International Conference on Fashion, Apparel & Textiles, bringing together academics, industry experts and students to discuss current trends and future directions in the global fashion and textile sectors. The event featured presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities...

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Istituto Marangoni launches AI-themed upskilling courses for fashion professionals

Istituto Marangoni has introduced a suite of AI-focused upskilling courses designed to help fashion, beauty and design professionals adapt to rapid digital transformation in the industry. The initiative responds to growing demand for AI competencies in creative sectors, with training covering generative AI, digital design tools and advanced...