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London College of Fashion, UK, shared the news of the passing of Professor Sandra Holtby OBE, former Head of London College of Fashion (1996–2006).

 

A tribute to her life and legacy is shared here.

ISEM Fashion Business School, Spain will host in 2026 the Global Fashion Management Conference: “Marketing & Management in the Age of the AI Fashion Transformation” from July 16-19, 2026 

ISEM Fashion Business School : A recent event focused on luxury

IFFTI Call for Interest: The Education Initiative Sub-Committee is hosting an online symposium this autumn for IFFTI Members on AI in Fashion Education, co-organized by AMFI and LCF. Faculty at IFFTI member institutes with expertise in teaching and research on AI are invited to join the panel.

NIFT International Conference
22nd-23rd January 2026
Mumbai, India


Fashion Business Management Professor Ann Cantrell recently spent a week at the University of Borås in Sweden on an IFFTI Exchange. Join us to hear about what she learned while she was there !

NIFT Invites Global Experts

As part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is inviting international experts from the fields of fashion and design to host academic sessions online.

NIFT Journal of Fashion invites research articles for its Fifth Volume: The theme ‘Fashion with Purpose: Design for Self, Society and Nation’

Pearl Academy hosted Julian Roberts, the British designer and global pioneer of Subtraction Cutting, across its campuses in Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. His zero-waste workshops provided an immersive experience for faculty, students, and alumni.

The Department of Fashion Design at Shih Chien University has joined hands with Yulon City Mall in Xindian to present “Fashion in Action: Design Beyond Style,” a five-day pop-up exhibition showcasing the creativity of its students

Pearl Academy showcasing its designers at London Fashion Week, presenting bold creative expressions and contemporary styles that reflect the evolving landscape of global fashion.

“Weaving Heritage, Inspiring Futures”
School of Fashion Technology (SOFT), Pune, India celebrating National Handloom Day 2025.

Fashi6n Exhibition
Until 31 March 2026
HKDI, Hong Kong Fashion Archive (A707)
The annual Fashion Exhibition presents a curated collection of outstanding work by students from the Department of Fashion and Image Design’s academic programmes.

Veterans of Indian fashion, Mr. Sunil Sethi (FDCI Chairman) and celebrated designer Tarun Tahiliani, joined IIAD’s (India)

The Future of Fashion: Highlighting Exceptional Innovation and Emerging Trends at BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT), Bangladesh 
Manchester Fashion Institute at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, celebrated the Class of 2025 with ‘Interfaces’—a vibrant end-of-year showcase highlighting student talent across fashion design, business, and communication.

A summer executive program by ISEM, Fashion Business School, Spain: Fashion Business iQ. A high-impact learning experience in the heart of one of the world’s fashion capitals.

Pearl Academy, India, in collaboration with Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, hosted a remarkable fashion show ‘Together We Win’ to celebrate the courage, strength, and resilience of cancer survivors.

School of Fashion Technology, Pune celebrated the spirit of sustainability and creativity with “KALAKARI” (Artistry) – a hands-on workshop where skilled artists shared traditional techniques to mend, repair, and revive cherished garments.

Waste to Wonder – Design for Community: A Cross-Disciplinary, Site-Based Innovation Module Unitedworld Institute of Design (NCR), India.

The Westminster Menswear Archive is contributing rare swimwear pieces to the Design Museum’s upcoming exhibition from 28 March – 17 August 2025 in London , Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style.

The Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) hosted its inaugural Entrepreneur Summit 2025, a forum designed to facilitate critical discourse between Fashion Business Management (FBM) students and industry leaders.

The Styleverse collaboration between Manchester Metropolitan University and Style3D launched, marking a key step in integrating academia, industry, and digital innovation in fashion.

In February 2025, Manchester Metropolitan University launched the Robotics Living Lab (RoLL), the UK’s first dedicated research facility for robotic fashion manufacturing.

Fashion Knitwear Summer School’ for 2025 at Nottingham Trent University, UK offering IFFTI members an exclusive opportunity to participate in this specialised learning experience.

Call For Papers
Fashion, Meaning and Language: International Symposium
Institut Français de la Mode, Paris
November 20-21, 2025
Abstract Submission Deadline: July 15, 2025

Call for Papers
Abstract Deadline: 20 June 2025
Notification of Acceptance: 30 June 2025
Full Paper Deadline: 30 August 2025
Review Notification: 30 October 2025
Email: papersubmission@nift.ac.in

In February 2025, Manchester Metropolitan University launched the Robotics Living Lab (RoLL), the UK’s first dedicated research facility for robotic fashion manufacturing.