Articles by Kelly Press
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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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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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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SCAD President Paula Wallace awarded France’s Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
Paula Wallace, founder and president of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), has been awarded the title of Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture. The honor, one of France’s highest cultural distinctions, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts and cultural...
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World Fashion University established as new global platform for creative education
World Fashion University (WFU) has formally announced its establishment as a new academic institution aimed at advancing education in fashion, beauty and the creative industries on a global scale. The university was incorporated under Uganda’s Companies Act and is structured to operate within the regulatory framework overseen by the country’s...
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CampusFP fashion week 2026 showcases students’ vision for the future of fashion
CampusFP Fashion Week will return on February 6, 2026, bringing together students from vocational training centres across the Community of Madrid to present physical and digital runway shows focused on fashion, technology and future-ready skills. Now in its ninth edition, the event positions vocational education as a practical laboratory for...
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SLIM’s Fashion & Arts School and Benilde partner to strengthen fashion education
SLIM’s Fashion & Arts School, one of the Philippines’ longest-standing fashion institutions, has formed a formal partnership with De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (Benilde) to preserve and expand fashion education in the country. The alliance was established through a memorandum of understanding signed in September 2025 and aims to integrate...
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Indo-French Circular Design Challenge to launch special 2026 edition
A special Indo-French edition of the R|Elan Circular Design Challenge (CDC) will be held in 2026 as part of the India–France Year of Innovation, organisers announced this week. Led by the Embassy of France in India and the French Institute in India, in partnership with Reliance Industries Limited, the United Nations in India, and the Fédération...
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Industry commentary: Emerging young fashion designers face growing challenges
A recent Fibre2Fashion article examines whether today’s fashion industry is supporting emerging designers as effectively as in the past, raising concerns about structural barriers that may be “leaving them behind.” The piece notes that historically, young designers helped drive innovation and cultural shifts in fashion, but now face increasing...
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