This article is part of a series where we unpack what the ‘Made in the UK’ label stands for in 2025, and what it tells us about the future of onshoring. Read our series on ‘Made in Italy’ here, and ‘Made in India’ here. The UK’s fashion industry is critically imbalanced. Every year, thousands of…
In the midst of US tariff tensions, India and the UK signed a free trade agreement (FTA) on May 6, 2025, following 15 rounds of negotiations spanning over three years. The deal is expected to ease regulations and strengthen economic ties between the world’s fifth and sixth-largest economies. “The FTA ensures comprehensive market access for…
The fashion crowd in London is generally known for keeping cool. But on Tuesday, the editors and designers at a ceremony for one of the industry’s most prestigious local awards became palpably excited when Catherine, Princess of Wales, emerged to present this year’s Queen Elizabeth II Award for Design to Patrick McDowell, 29, a Liverpool-born…
New research by the Apparel Impact Institute and Global Efficiency Intelligence has quantified the … More opportunities for electrification across fashion manufacturing facilities. Credit: Apparel Impact Institute For fashion to get serious about the decarbonization of its supply chains, industry players must get to grips with electrification and hone in on low carbon thermal energy…
Kent State University fashion students will dazzle audiences with their designs at the school’s annual fashion show from April 24 to April 26. The internationally and nationally recognized school of fashion will feature collections including streetwear, ready-to-wear, menswear and eveningwear by 41 student designers. Color and silhouettes stand out in this year’s show, said Hillary…
From a 1960s stockings advertisement to a 1970s floral paper dress, viewers can catch a glimpse into fashion trends across decades at The University of Georgia Special Collections Library exhibit, “From Farms to Fast Fashion: Unravelling the Need for Sustainable Style.” Curated by Sara Idacavage, fashion historian and sustainable fashion educator, the exhibit focuses on…
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…
Giddy up in Style—Your Festival Look Is Ready to Ride! LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SHEIN, the popular global fashion and lifestyle online retailer, is thrilled to announce its return as fashion sponsor for the fourth consecutive year at Stagecoach: California’s Country Music Festival. The festival will take place from Friday, April 25, to…
TEHRAN –The International Day of Zero Waste is observed annually on March 30 promoting zero-waste initiatives to help advance all the goals and targets in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. These goals address all forms of waste, including food loss and waste, natural resource extraction, and electronic waste. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)…
A Nebraskan fashion designer, who has been banned from Omaha Fashion Week for what has been described as an apparent swastika on the back of a jacket, has claimed it was a pinwheel pattern from a repurposed quilt. Kelli Molczyk has come under fire for the jacket, which some attendees described as a hate symbol….