Designers

Korean researchers have demonstrated that generative AI can successfully predict and visualise seasonal fashion trends, achieving accurate implementation in over two-thirds of tested cases. The Pusan National University study used ChatGPT and DALL-E to forecast Fall/Winter 2024 menswear collections, generating images that closely matched real runway designs whilst highlighting the continued importance of fashion expertise.

Lululemon has filed a landmark lawsuit against Costco, alleging the wholesale retailer is selling unauthorised replicas of its premium athleisure designs, sparking a heated debate over intellectual property rights in the age of viral social media "dupes".

Nigerian fashion is redefining global style with a blend of tradition and cosmopolitan flair. From Lagos to global runways, designers are merging local fabrics with international trends. This article explores how Nigeria’s fashion scene reflects cultural identity, gender dynamics, and the evolution of African cosmopolitanism through vibrant, globally relevant design.

In response to the evolving fashion landscape, the British Fashion Council has decided to cancel the June edition of the London Fashion Week and instead scale back to more targetted programmes in London and Paris, in a bid to create strong foundations to amplify the British menswear business.

Challenging traditional design thinking with practical steps to enable change, a new practical guide provides a systematic and methodological approach to implementing circular clothing design in a way that all organisations can implement, regardless of size.

Reppatch is a dynamic community of over 50 brands and artists worldwide, dedicated to transforming waste into unique, high-quality products. With a focus on upcycling and slow production, Reppatch collaborates with corporate partners to creatively repurpose their waste, turning environmental challenges into innovative opportunities. Passionate entrepreneur and Founder Nil Karul shares how she combines her professional expertise with her lifelong interest in upcycling and creative reuse.

If you are looking for creativity that reeks of inspiration with out-of-the-box designs in some happy blues then the Denim Première Vision is where you must head to, and in the same direction again if you are a solo designer, a small label or looking to make MOQs.

The Gothenburg-based brand WeftSide is spanking new, founded only this year. A spokesperson tells texfash about the minimalist approach that the pursuit of endless growth entails, favouring simplicity and quality instead.

Gender division in fashion is more a factor of culture and aesthetics than one of practicality, and the oversized fit is very contemporary — in fact comfortable, cool with the possibility to use elastane-free fabrics. That’s the USP of Andrea Bonfini’s Fade Out Label which is also about patchwork, cuts, handcrafted quality and of course intensive work.

Here’s a weaver-designer deconstructing and redesigning everyday garments in a new way, pushing too for an equal division between the textile-making process and the fashion design process, as very often, the textile maker is rather invisible compared to the fashion designer. texfash in conversation with the Swedish Kelly Konings of the eponymous Kelly Konings Textiles.