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UKFT report on Paris Women’s Fashion Week (March 2026)
1+ week, 3+ day ago (767+ words) Claire Spencer-Churchill organiser of the new Le Cut/ show said: "Paris felt quieter this season; the streets, restaurants, hotels and the shows " there's no denying that. The backdrop of ongoing tensions in the Middle East weighed on everyone, and the…...
UKFT member discount on Mintel market intelligent reports for fashion and retail
1+ week, 3+ day ago (107+ words) UKFT members can access an exclusive 20% discount on Mintel fashion reports, including'Fashion & Sustainability " UK 2025,'Clothing Retailing " UK 2025, and'Fashion Technology & Innovation " UK 2025. Key Mintel Reports (UK 2025) for UKFT Members: Each of these reports provides data-driven analysis and actionable insights tailored to…...
Have your say: Survey on licensing cultural and creative assets for AI use for DCMS
2+ week, 2+ day ago (200+ words) Have your say: Survey on licensing cultural and creative assets for AI use for DCMS'UK Fashion and Textile Association Have your say: Survey on licensing cultural and creative assets for AI use for DCMS The Department for Culture, Media and…...
My Trained Eye knitwear, jersey and wovens courses awarded UKFT Approved status
3+ week, 3+ day ago (378+ words) UK Fashion & Textile Association(UKFT) has awardedUKFTApproved status to My Trained Eye professional training courses across knitwear, jersey and woven product development. Courses are delivered as one-day programmes, either face to face at company offices or live online. Additionally, the…...
Latest student projects and exhibitions from The Manchester College Visual Arts Department | Member spotlight
3+ week, 6+ day ago (232+ words) UKFT Education partner The Manchester College is supporting emerging creative talent through gallery collaborations, sustainable fashion projects and enterprise programmes across its Visual Arts Department. Find out more below. Its programme is shaped by a 10-year collaboration with Manchester Art…...
Fashion Toolbox supports size-inclusive brand launch using 3D development to reduce sampling
4+ week, 51+ min ago (437+ words) Fashion Toolbox, a UK-based digital fashion specialist has supported the launch of a new size-inclusive slow fashion brand by using 3D product development to streamline sampling and reduce waste. The project highlights how UK-based digital capability is helping emerging brands develop…...
MAP: Discover British Brands at Paris Women’s Fashion Week (March 2026)
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (206+ words) A dynamic group of British fashion brands will be on display across'Paris'during Women's Fashion Week from 3 " 11 March 2026. Designers will present their latest collections through tradeshows, private showrooms and exclusive catwalk presentations, highlighting the innovation and creativity of the UK fashion…...
UKFT report on an upbeat Paris Men’s, Women’s Pre-Collection Fashion (January 2026)
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (593+ words) Paris January 2026 served as a key early checkpoint for the AW26/27 wholesale season across men's, women's pre-collections, childrenswear and specialist categories Momentum carried forward from Pitti Uomo, with strong continuity in buyer attendance and order activity UKFT supported and promoted over…...
Member spotlight: Pigeon Organics GOTS-Certified Organic clothing for babies and children with timeless, contemporary style
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (315+ words) UKFT member Pigeon Organics is a GOTS-certified organic collection for babies and children (0-7y). The brand's style gives a contemporary twist to classic designs, resulting in high quality, timeless pieces that can happily be passed from baby to baby and child…...
Innovation spotlight: LaundRe and River Island pilot onshore denim finishing
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (179+ words) The pilot brought together LaundRe's advanced denim finishing technology with River Island's design and commercial expertise. By applying laser'assisted patterning and low'impact finishing processes to unwashed denim within the UK, the project demonstrated the potential to reduce water use, minimise…...