Fashion Design

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Fashion students at Leeds Beckett University collaborating on redesigning Burberry trenchcoats using surplus gabardine fabric in a bright studio.

Burberry, Leeds Beckett University Rework Surplus Gabardine

Second-year fashion students at Leeds Beckett University are now reimagining Burberry's iconic trenchcoat using surplus gabardine, a fabric invented by Thomas Burberry in 1879.

Aylin Demir·June 25, 2026

Skilled artisans meticulously hand-stitching a luxurious haute couture gown with intricate detail in a well-lit, elegant fashion atelier.

Atelier Visit

The Meticulous Craft of Haute Couture Gowns

One single Giambattista Valli couture gown can demand 240 hours of meticulous handcrafting and consume 6,000 meters of fabric, as reported by Vogue .

Élise Dubois·June 10, 2026

Models on a runway wearing contemporary fashion inspired by Art Deco geometric patterns and luxurious fabrics in a grand ballroom.

Culture & Art

What is Art Deco influence on contemporary fashion design?

In 1926, a tennis dress designed and worn by Miss Hepburne Scott showcased radical geometric precision: a square neck, neat pleats, and a chequered pattern.

Maeve O'Connor·June 5, 2026