Articles by Kelly Press
Since 2018, Kelly Press has worked as a journalist and currently leads FashionUnited's Education platform. She covers developments in the fashion education sector through interviews, reports, and investigative features. Kelly’s primary focus is to elevate the visibility of emerging fashion professionals, innovative institutions, and sustainable design within the industry.
StockX reports surging demand for Vans, activewear, and live commerce in 2026 trend report
Global secondary marketplace StockX has released its Big Facts: 2026 Trends report, detailing shifting consumer demand across footwear, apparel, and collectibles between January and October 2026 alongside third-quarter search metrics, according to a press release provided by the company. The findings underscore a broader diversification of the...
Fashion Featuredloading...
Iconica launches inaugural international fashion showcase for emerging talent in Rome
Rome will host the first edition of Iconica Christmas in Rome from December 4 to 6, 2026, bringing together fashion academies, independent designers, and emerging talent from the United States and several European countries, according to a press release shared by Accademia Lada. Supported by the patronage of Roma Capitale, the three-day...
Fashion loading...
HEAD Genève connects emerging designers with luxury executives at annual fashion showcase
HEAD – Genève staged its annual graduate fashion show on November 6, 2026, presenting 33 collections and 220 looks from its Bachelor and Master programmes in fashion, jewellery, and accessories design, according to a press release shared by the institution. Held at Le Cube in Geneva across two presentations that drew approximately 2,500...
Fashion loading...
Global Fashion Agenda opens applications for Trailblazer Programme 2027
Non-profit organization Global Fashion Agenda and venture capital firm PDS Ventures have officially opened applications for the Trailblazer Programme 2027, according to an article published on Global Fashion Agenda's official website. The annual initiative targets early-stage supply chain businesses developing scalable interventions across three...
Fashion Memberloading...
Academic study outlines framework for integrating AI tools into fashion design education
The pedagogical integration of artificial intelligence across university-level fashion design programmes requires structured institutional frameworks to support creative exploration while mitigating technical design deficits, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Fashion and Textiles and reported by Bioengineer.org....
Fashion Memberloading...
SCAD appoints fragrance strategist Paul Austin as executive in residence
The Savannah College of Art and Design has appointed fragrance industry strategist and creative director Paul Austin as its executive in residence for the 2026–2027 academic year, according to a press release shared by the university. Austin, the founder of New York-based Austin Advisory Group and co-creator of LilaNur Parfums, previously...
Peopleloading...
Manchester event urges commercial shift to revive UK fashion manufacturing
British apparel manufacturers, retail executives, and industry leaders gathered at Manchester Hall for the Manchester Made & Regions summit to outline practical interventions aimed at reindustrialising domestic garment production, according to a press release shared by Source Fashion. Organised jointly by Source Fashion, Fashion-Enter Ltd, and...
Fashion loading...
Borås Textile Days convenes industry leaders and academia to address textile innovation
The annual Borås Textile Days gathering opened on 4 November 2026 at the Textile Fashion Center in Borås, Sweden, bringing together students, educators, researchers, and fashion professionals for a two-day cross-sector forum. The event aims to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial practice, positioning the regional Swedish hub...
Fashion loading...
NABA highlights technical craft and manufacturing links at Fashion Graduate Italia 2026
Milan-based design school Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti presented its latest postgraduate collections at Fashion Graduate Italia 2026 under the umbrella initiative Designers + Makers, according to a press release shared by the institution. Held at BASE Milano from October 27 to 29, the event featured a dedicated runway show and a three-day...
Fashion Memberloading...
Paris Fashion Week drives campus design trends and contextual market analysis at Kent State
The Womenswear Spring/Summer showcase at Paris Fashion Week continues to serve as an operational benchmark for collegiate design pipelines and consumer forecasting, according to an article published on KentStater. While major luxury houses including Dior, Chloé, and Givenchy presented their latest collections to exclusive industry audiences in...
Fashion Memberloading...