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Manchester Fashion Institute Students Shine on the Global Stage at Global Fashion Graduate Africa 2025
Two students from Manchester Fashion Institute (MFI), Rhodel Mintah (BA Fashion) and Jasmine Kelly (BA Fashion Design & Technology), showcased their work on an international platform at Global Fashion Graduate Africa 2025, held in Cape Town from 21–23 October 2025.
Textiles graduate named in royal network championing young innovators and changemakers
Isabelle Pennington-Edmead met King Charles at celebration event for The Kings Foundation’s 35 under 35
New fashion scholarships to remove barriers for up-and-coming talent backed by luxury fashion group
Scholarships to improve representation in the fashion industry
Manchester Fashion Institute students showcase designs with Africa Fashion Week London
Students collaborated with Africa Fashion Week London and the Adire Oodua Textile Hub, exploring the heritage of Adire fabric and presenting their designs on an international stage.
MetCast podcast: AI ethics, fashion design and community engagement
Listen to the latest podcast on the challenges, considerations and even warnings surrounding AI and its future
Designs inspired by West African market women scoop Gold at Graduate Fashion Week
Sarah Omoyeni Ajayi won prestigious national award during event that saw multiple successes for Manchester Fashion Institute
African Fashion Week London collaborates with Manchester Met for an exciting heritage catwalk
Six students will exhibit physical and digital designs based on traditional Nigerian fabric
Fashion student wins top industry award from luxury British clothing brand Belstaff
Thilagameenal Ramanan impressed judges with functional and utilitarian design inspired by her grandmother
Fashion graduate show spotlights people behind collections
Digital memories, Ghanaian symbols and adaptive clothing for disabled people showcased at flagship fashion event
Manchester Fashion Institute Hosts Prestigious FTC Postgraduate Research Symposium
Showcasing the next generation of fashion and textiles researchers driving innovation, inclusivity, and interdisciplinary thinking.
Manchester Fashion Institute Showcases Expertise at IFFTI Conference 2025
Staff and researchers from MFI contributed to key discussions on sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation at the prestigious global fashion education conference.
Student Collaboration Showcases Alexander McQueen-Inspired Designs in International Travelling Exhibition
Manchester Fashion Institute staff and students collaborated with Bunka Gakuen University in Tokyo and LISAA Fashion School in Paris on an innovative fashion design project exploring the legacy of renowned British fashion designer Alexander McQueen.
Fashion graduate showcases adaptive clothing range at London Fashion Week
Ellie Brown’s inclusive jeans presented for the first time at catwalk shows
Revolutionary garment simulation hub launches for the first time in the UK
Styleverse will be based on Manchester Met campus in digital leap forward for higher education in fashion
Robotics Living Lab opens using collaborative robots to tackle sustainable fashion manufacturing
UK first as ‘cobots’ support fashion industry to produce high value, low volume garments
Wear Abouts: The Student-Created Podcast
A Student Lead Podcast Showcases Emerging Talent at Manchester Fashion Institute
Manchester Fashion Institute Launches Fashion X Live Briefs
Fashion X launches at Manchester Fashion Institute with three exciting live briefs across Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, and Fashion Business.
Celebrating Global Success
Remarkable success in two prestigious international fashion competitions held in China: the Hempel Award and the Runhua Award
Fashion and Football Collide at the National Football Museum
Innovative outerwear designs by BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Technology students celebrate the intersection of football and fashion in Manchester.
First-Year Students Shine in END. x The North Face REMADE Workshop
A hands-on upcycling experience with The North Face REMADE Capsule inspires creativity and sustainability in our first-year students.
Students work on ‘Club to Catwalk’ at Manchester’s iconic Homobloc
Runway extravaganza put on by student creatives in collaboration with Manchester Fashion Movement
Students work with Great British Sewing Bee star on sustainable banners for the Design for Planet Festival
Patrick Grant’s Community Clothing offcuts make thought-provoking installation
Fashion graduate’s luxury handbag brand champions sustainable practices in fashion
Ellen Yates launched brand Taylor Yates while studying at Manchester Met
Manchester Fashion Institute hosts Bunka Gakuen fashion show 'i dear'
The catwalk show and exhibition was attended by staff, students and external guests, including Faculty Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Martyn Evans, the Honorary Consul of Japan in Manchester and colleagues from Manchester City Council.