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…
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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…
Ascoli Piceno / Florence — May 2025 — To mark its 140th anniversary, Pantofola d’Oro presents at Pitti Uomo 108 an exclusive capsule collection born from collaboration with South African designer Thebe Magugu. The collection Thebe Magugu x Pantofola d’Oro not only celebrates Italian craftsmanship excellence and the brand’s history, but carries a powerful message of inclusion, social redemption and community. Founded in Ascoli Piceno in 1886 as a craftsman’s workshop, Pantofola d’Oro is synonymous with high quality, attention to detail and deep connection to the world of football, worn by legends of the past such as Sivori, Rivera, Mazzola,…
LYCRA® Brand and QIRA® Were Principal Sponsors of the 2025 Copenhagen Edition WILMINGTON, Del. – June 2, 2025 – The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing sustainable fibers and solutions for the apparel industry, announced that its CEO, Gary Smith, was a speaker at the Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2025. He was joined on stage by Jon Veldhouse, CEO of Qore®, the maker of QIRA®, a next-generation BDO and a key ingredient in bio-derived LYCRA® fiber, which is launching later this year. Smith and Veldhouse discussed the development of this sustainable fiber made from annually renewable field corn…
LONDON, 11 June – Flabbergast Theatre’s new version of Romeo and Juliet opened at Wilton’s Music Hall and left the audience amazed. The show, which runs until 21 June, is full of powerful acting, emotional storytelling, and a bold take on Shakespeare’s famous love story. After their hit A Midsummer Night’s Dream last year, Flabbergast returns with a fresh and unusual style. This time, they’ve turned Romeo and Juliet into a mix of movement, drama, and dreamlike scenes. The actors use Shakespeare’s words along with exciting physical theatre, clowning, masks, and live music. The story is told in a raw…
Famous British actors Celia Imrie and Jason Isaacs will receive the Raindance Icon Award 2025 at the Raindance Film Festival, which runs from June 18 to 27 in London. They will be honored at the Opening Gala on June 18, during the world premiere of the film Heavyweight. The movie stars Nicholas Pinnock, Jordan Bolger, and Jason Isaacs, and tells the intense story of a boxer named Derek Douglas facing a big fight he doesn’t think he can win. Festival founder Elliot Grove said, “Celia and Jason have had amazing careers and support independent films in the UK and around…
The excitement as you enter the theatre is palpable. The audience, made up mostly of gay men, are excited. Godz is here in London and making their West End debut. Straight (well maybe not) from Australia, the four men – Head First Acrobats (Thomas Gorham, Jordan Twartz, Liam Dummer, Callan Harris) – who make up the quartet of Godz bring their acrobatic antics to the Peacock Theatre for only a mere five performances (up until Saturday June 14th). It’s an extravaganza of death defying fetes, one artist balance on one arm which requires a lot of muscle (which these men have in…
The Cannes Film Festival always promises elegance and allure, but this year, it outdid itself with the unforgettable spectacle of ‘Cannes Fashion Week powered by LA Fashion Closet.’ Hosted within the grand halls of The Carlton Cannes—affectionately dubbed ‘The Icon of the Riviera’—the event brought together cinematic legends and style icons alike. With names like Rihanna, Tom Cruise, Austin Butler, Spike Lee, and Emma Stone among the glittering attendees, the scene was nothing short of a fashionista’s dream. Against this star-studded backdrop, the evening unfolded as a breathtaking showcase of artistry, featuring designs from some of the world’s most celebrated…
The September edition will mark the beginning of a new chapter for MBFWMadrid, aiming to completely renew the event and showcase national talent beyond our borders. As part of its 40th anniversary, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid presents an edition defined by an ambitious structural and strategic transformation. The upcoming event, taking place from September 17 to 21, 2025, will be much more than a celebration; it will mark the start of a new era for the Spanish runway. Momentum from the National Scene Within its new strategy, MBFWMadrid seeks to strengthen its influence on the national scene through strategic partnerships…
At the 78th Cannes Film Festival, Caroline Scheufele, Co-President and Artistic Director of Chopard, unveiled “Caroline’s Couture 2025” during an exclusive rooftop runway at the Hôtel Martinez on May 15. The collection offered a preview ahead of the “Universe” gala, where it will be presented in full alongside Chopard’s Red Carpet high jewellery. Inspired by the cosmos, the collection features Como silks, ikat taffetas, and sheer mousselines, intricately embroidered to evoke starry skies and celestial movement. Each look was designed to complement Chopard’s jewels, showcasing the brand’s seamless blend of fashion and fine craftsmanship. The event was hosted by Scheufele…