19-02-2026 
London Fashion Week Begins: Sustainability Needs To Go Beyond the Catwalk
Today, 19th February, London Fashion Week (19th – 23rd February) presented by OMODA opens with renewed energy and an 11% increase in designers...
17-02-2026
MP Catherine West Pushes The Reshoring Agenda For Fashion and Textiles
In her recent article for ParliamentNews.co.uk, published 16th February 2026, Catherine West sets out a clear and timely challenge: if government...
16-02-2026
From Catwalk to Classroom: Designer and Educator John Herrera
How many fashion and design tutors can say they are also internationally recognised couture designers? At the Fashion Technology Academy (FTA), we...
16-02-2026
FEL Discusses the Future of Made in the UK with BBC Radio 4
On Friday 13th February, BBC Radio 4’s flagship political programme Today in Parliament turned its attention to why so many of our clothes...
13-02-2026
Westminster Hall Debate: Onshoring in the Fashion and Textiles Industry
A Westminster Hall debate, Thursday 12th February 2026, placed the future of British fashion manufacturing firmly on the political agenda, as MPs...
13-02-2026
Stronger Together – Unity for Small Business Commissioners Meeting With ATMF and FEL
On 12th February 2026, senior figures from across Leicester’s textile sector gathered at Phoenix House for a pivotal meeting hosted by...
12-02-2026
Engagement Party Outfit Trends for 2026
As a new energy emerges this season of upcoming celebrations that can feel both personal and high fashion. You’ll begin to notice that 2026...
11-02-2026
New EU Rules to Stop the Destruction of Unsold Clothes and Shoes
On 9th February, the European Commission adopted new measures under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to prevent the...
10-02-2026
Beyond Layering: The Rise of the ‘Earscape’ Aesthetic
Fashion has grown away from defining individuals in terms of single, statement items, such as layered necklines or stacked rings. A new design...
09-02-2026
ReFAB Studio and Fashion – Enter Launch Community Upcycling Workshops to Transform Textile Waste into Green Skills and Creative Opportunities
ReFAB Studio and Fashion-Enter Ltd / FashionCapital have joined forces to launch a new series of collaborative upcycling workshops, supported by the...
06-02-2026
Store Closures and Survival: The Fashion Retail Transformation
The UK retail sector, and fashion retail in particular, continues to face profound structural challenges. This was underlined yesterday, 5th...
05-02-2026
Berlin Fashion Week AW26/27: Dark Minimalism, Reused Fabrics and Protective Layers Set The Tone
Held from 30th January to 2nd February 2026, Berlin Fashion Week reaffirmed its position as a platform where fashion operates beyond trend cycles....
05-02-2026
National Apprenticeship Week 9th – 15th February: Why the Fashion and Manufacturing Sector Needs More Apprentices
As the UK prepares to highlight National Apprenticeship Week (9th-15th February), we at Fashion-Enter Ltd (FEL) take the opportunity to reflect on...
03-02-2026
FC Designer Workspace Launches Evening Sewing Sessions with John Herrera
Responding directly to feedback from its growing community of designers and course participants, the FC Designer Workspace has launched a new series...
03-02-2026
Responsible Purchasing Practices Show Improvement Across Apparel Supply Chains
Responsible purchasing practices among global apparel buyers are showing measurable improvement, according to new data from Cascale’s Better...
30-01-2026
Paris Haute Couture: A Beautiful Spectacle With A Quiet Relevance
My social feeds this past week have been saturated with Parisian glamour. Sculptural designs covered in hand embellishments, carefully curated front...
29-01-2026
UK Textiles Pact Sets Out Ten – Point Plan for a Mandatory Textiles EPR Scheme
The UK Textiles Pact has published an industry-developed ten-point blueprint for a mandatory UK Textiles Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)...
29-01-2026
UK Manufacturers Sleepwalking into DPP Crisis New Research Reveals
Forterro study shows only 43% of UK industrial midmarket ready for DPP compliance as regulatory complexity and lack of resources hinder progress New...
27-01-2026
Take a Leaf Out of Orla’s Book: Why Making in the UK Matters
At a time when fashion’s supply chains stretch ever further across the globe, few established brands have remained as committed to UK...
27-01-2026
Fashion Isn’t Sustainable…But It Could Come Close
“Sustainable” is now one of the most overused words in fashion. It appears on swing tags, marketing campaigns and corporate reports, yet the...
26-01-2026
A Practical Guide to Choosing the Perfect Engagement Ring
Choosing an engagement ring is a deeply personal decision, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the options available. The right ring should...
23-01-2026
From Fleece to Fashion: What British Wool Can Learn from New Zealand’s Global Wool Leadership
The global wool industry stands at a promising moment, while New Zealand continues to assert its position as a major wool exporter with robust...
23-01-2026
December Delivers But Challenges Remain for the UK’s Retail Sector
UK retail sales volumes rose by 0.4% month-on-month in December, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS),...
22-01-2026
Vienna: A Walk – In Mood Board
For anyone with an eye for pattern and silhouette, Vienna is a living archive. The city served as the birthplace of the Vienna Secession and the...
