African designers strike a pose at Shanghai Fashion Week as Chinese market beckons

African designers strike a pose at Shanghai Fashion Week as Chinese market beckons

When South African fashion designer Jessica Jane Molebatsi showcased her work at the recent Shanghai Fashion Week (SHFW), she was excited at the prospect of introducing her collection to such an important market. “Coming to China has opened up our eyes and our perspective to the potential markets in China,” Molebatsi said. “Fashion enthusiasts want…

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PCMC starts free fashion designing training for women 

PCMC starts free fashion designing training for women 

In a step towards women’s empowerment, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s (PCMC) social development department has started free fashion designing training for women.  As per officials, the training program will equip women with the skills to operate modern sewing equipment, including high-speed machines, pico-fall machines, overlock machines. (HT PHOTO) The programme has been started at the…

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Vilcek Foundation to Award $300,000 to Immigrants Making Positive Contributions in Fashion Fields

Vilcek Foundation to Award $300,000 to Immigrants Making Positive Contributions in Fashion Fields

Calling all fashion stylists, writers, researchers, curators, image makers, designers, materials innovators,and hair and makeup artists! NEW YORK, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Immigrant fashion professionals may now apply to the 2026 Vilcek Foundation Prizes for Creative Promise in Fashion & Culture and Fashion & Design. The Vilcek Foundation will award $50,000 to six early…

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