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From Performance to Style: How Gorpcore is Redefining Functional Fashion

From Performance to Style: How Gorpcore is Redefining Functional Fashion

Publication date 28 Oct 2025

In recent years, the sport and performance clothing market has seen substantial growth, fuelled by the rising popularity of hobbies like running, hiking, and climbing. But now a new trend is reshaping the market – Gorpcore. First coined by The...


PACE Celebrates Its One-Year Anniversary

PACE Celebrates Its One-Year Anniversary

Publication date 30 Sep 2025

This week marks one year since the launch of the Professional Academy for Creative Enterprise (PACE) at the University of Leeds, School of Design. PACE was established to build on the School's long tradition of working closely with industry, while...


The Strategic Rise of UX & UI: From Interface to Influence  

The Strategic Rise of UX & UI: From Interface to Influence  

Publication date 18 Aug 2025

Design is so much more than a decorative layer; it’s a strategic force shaping how digital products perform, scale, and connect with users. Research from  McKinsey’s Business Value of Design report shows that organisations with strong design capabilities outperform their...


Marketing Fashion in 2025: Why Consumer-centred Experiences Are Leading The Way

Marketing Fashion in 2025: Why Consumer-centred Experiences Are Leading The Way

Publication date 2 Jul 2025

In today's rapidly evolving fashion landscape, brand visibility alone is no longer enough. To truly stand out in 2025, brands must establish genuine, resonant connections with their consumers. So far, several of this year's campaigns have shown that consumers are...


PACE Advanced Online Open Event: Discover Your Next Step in Professional Development

PACE Advanced Online Open Event: Discover Your Next Step in Professional Development

Publication date 26 Jun 2025

Live online | Wednesday 16 July | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM  PACE is hosting its first Advanced Online Open Event, a free, live event designed to showcase our new flexible advanced courses designed for professionals. Taking place online on...