London, 9th June 2025: Emerging fashion designer Kinar Ornika made a striking debut at the JCA Undergraduate Fashion Show held at Haberdashers’ Hall in London, unveiling her womenswear brand KINAR ORNIKA with a powerful first collection titled Siam Nostalgia. Currently studying Fashion: Design, Branding, and Entrepreneurship at JCA, Ornika presented six cohesive looks that reflect her passion for art, craftsmanship, and her Thai cultural heritage. About the Collection: The debut collection, Siam Nostalgia, draws inspiration from Thailand’s Golden Age of fashion during the 1960s. The name “Siam” refers to the country’s historic identity, evoking a deep sense of nostalgia among…
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Fashion students from the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) Epsom celebrated major achievements at Graduate Fashion Week 2025 (GFW25), held at the Truman Brewery in London. Fashion Design graduate Le Wan Tan won the UCA Epsom Solo Catwalk Show at GFW25 on Friday 13 June. Fellow student Eli Ng received the Highly Commended Award. Le Wan Tan also had their collection selected for the Best of GFW25 Catwalk, where they went on to win the Best of GFW25 Silver Award, chosen by fashion industry experts. Their graduate collection was inspired by clowns and circus themes. Highlights included a playful…
London, June 2025 — The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) took to the runway at Graduate Fashion Week 2025 (GFW25), showcasing the creative work of its fashion graduates. The show was full of fresh ideas, strong themes, and impressive designs that caught the attention of many in the audience. Thirteen designers presented their collections: Cristina Florea from University of Central Lancashire at GFW25 Jahnvi Deshlahra from University of Central Lancashire at GFW25 Megan Mcmilla from University of Central Lancashire at GFW25 Bethany Gregson from University of Central Lancashire at GFW25 Prapti Lalani from University of Central Lancashire at GFW25 Aisha…
LONDON, 9TH JUNE: Prof. Jimmy Choo’s JCA | London Fashion Academy BA Fashion: Design, Branding and Entrepreneurship (DBE) and BA Fashion Design and Accessories (DA) presented their debut collections at Haberdashers’ Hall on the 9th June 2025. After the show Andrew Ginn, Karen Millen OBE and Alison Lowe MBE presented five awards to designers who have produced outstanding graduating work. The Revelation show marked the first JCA award ceremony. For the first time, JCA held an awards ceremony after the show in the courtyard of Haberdashers’ Hall, awarding a selection of students who have produced outstanding work over the past…
Tangier, Morocco – June 16, 2025 – The second edition of Tanger Fashion Week, held from June 12 to 14, 2025, marked a significant milestone, solidifying Tangier’s ambition to become a creative capital of the Global South. Under the visionary leadership of Hind Joudar, the event brilliantly charted a new fashion route, fostering exchange and collaboration between the South and the North, while celebrating artisanal excellence, responsible luxury, multiculturalism, and innovation. Day 1: A Gala of Solidarity and Luxury (June 12) This exceptional evening featured a captivating Chopard High Jewelry fashion show and a presentation from Caroline’s Couture Suisse. Numerous…
London, June 2025 — Istituto Marangoni London offered an exclusive preview of its ten finalists’ graduate collections during Graduate Fashion Week 2025 (GFW25), ahead of their full presentation at the upcoming SYNERGETIC show in Paris this July. As one of several global campuses, Istituto Marangoni London used GFW25 to spotlight the creative strength and individuality of its top graduating designers. Each collection reflected a strong personal vision, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of contemporary fashion narratives — from sustainability and cultural heritage to avant-garde form and function. This London-based preview marked the first time the finalists’ work was shown…
LOS ANGELES, CA — June 17, 2025 — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the recipients of its 2025 Governors Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions to film and humanitarian efforts. Legendary entertainer Debbie Allen, global film star Tom Cruise, and visionary production designer Wynn Thomas will receive Honorary Oscars, while music and philanthropy icon Dolly Parton will be honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. The awards will be presented at the 16th annual Governors Awards ceremony, set for Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood. Academy President Janet Yang praised the…
Textile legend, Fashion Designer and Director of MAXXAM®, the inventor of the ‘Original Crinkle’ Rosemary Moore, in collaboration with the Graduate Fashion Foundation, is proud to announce Paballo Sannah Makifafe as the overall winner of the inaugural GFF x MAXXAM® design competition, unveiled during the Gala Show at Graduate Fashion Week 2025, held on 16 June at the Truman Brewery, Shoreditch. The competition, launched earlier this year, invited fashion students from across the UK and internationally to design a S/S 2026 womenswear capsule collection using MAXXAM® – the original 4-way stretch crinkle fabric invented by Moore and still in production…
London, June 2025 — Norwich University of the Arts made a striking impression at Graduate Fashion Week 2025 (GFW25), presenting an innovative collection that pushed the boundaries of creativity and craftsmanship. Held at the Truman Brewery in London, the showcase featured a diverse lineup of emerging designers whose work reflected themes of sustainability, cultural identity, and experimental design. The impressive designer lineup included Camille Marsh, Isobel Thompson, Dorothy Brown, Megan Whitbread, May Gauntlett, Emily Byard, Laurel Blair, Sophie Barrett, Grace Harvey, India Farmer and Jessica Smith. Each brought a distinct creative vision to the runway from bold silhouettes and experimental…
Tomorrow the Design Museum opens Artificial, a thought-provoking new display showcasing innovative responses to the climate crisis. Presented by Future Observatory in partnership with the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), the free display explores the perceived boundary between what is ‘natural’ and what is made by humans, finding that the two are in fact intricately intertwined. On show from 17 June to 21 September 2025, the featured works emerge from the Design Museum’s Design Researchers in Residence programme – a long-standing annual residency that supports emerging designers who respond to a chosen theme. The 2024/25 residents – Christie Swallow, Hani…