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Six Australian fashion startups are transforming a $28 billion industry by making designer clothes rentable, reducing 800,000 tonnes of textile waste yearly, and proving sustainability can be profitable. From AI-powered buying tools to glasses made from ocean waste, they're showing the world that looking good and doing good aren't mutually exclusive.
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Max Alexander started designing dresses at age four, and by age 10, he became the world's youngest fashion runway designer with a show at Paris's Palais Garnier. Between juggling homework and haute couture, he's proving creativity has no age limit.
WforWoman became the first Indian high-street brand to showcase at Paris Fashion Week, standing alongside fashion giants like Louis Vuitton and Hermès. The brand proved everyday Indian fashion belongs on the world's most prestigious runway.
YNaija has released its 2026 list celebrating 100 people shaping Nigeria's booming tech ecosystem. The honorees span fintech, health tech, food delivery, and more, showcasing the depth of innovation across Africa's largest economy.
India's newest tech hub just opened in Ahmedabad with plans to create over 63,000 high-skilled jobs in the next five years. The Million Minds Tech Park aims to put Gujarat on the map alongside India's tech giants like Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
A Swedish company is planning a major investment to build high-tech textile recycling facilities in Vietnam, turning fashion waste into new materials. The partnership could create thousands of jobs while helping solve one of the fashion industry's biggest environmental challenges.
Ten Egyptian tech startups just showcased their solutions at one of Asia's biggest innovation events, marking Egypt's first dedicated pavilion at SusHi Tech Tokyo. The milestone reflects how Egypt's tech scene is rapidly emerging as a global player worth $7.4 billion in startup exits.
Generation Z is bringing back iconic 1980s and '90s fashion trends, and Gen X couldn't be happier to see their style legacy live on. From jelly shoes to shoulder pads, the decades-old looks are finding new life on runways and in everyday wardrobes.
After wowing London crowds, the "Africa Fashion" exhibition has opened at Paris's Quai Branly museum. The showcase highlights how African designers are transforming global fashion, from traditional weaves to red carpet glamour.
Bukola Alawiye and Busola Oluwatobi studied English and biology, but now they're shaping Nigeria's fintech landscape at Redtech. Their journeys prove tech careers don't require traditional tech degrees.
Female entrepreneurs are breaking through in Brazil's most advanced tech sectors, leading nearly half of all deep tech projects. Two women-led startups show how this shift is creating real-world impact in accessibility and climate solutions.
An isolated farmhouse in rural Victoria became an unlikely fashion studio when a farmer and Indigenous artist joined forces. Their collaboration just landed them on the Melbourne Fashion Festival runway.
Turkey's specialized tech visa program successfully attracted 22 innovative foreign startups to relocate to the country, part of a sweeping national push to become a major technology hub. The government is betting big on AI and digital transformation to grow its tech ecosystem.
Fashion icon Anna Sui is keeping her 40-year-old label independent and in the family by bringing three nieces into leadership roles. The move is introducing her beloved 90s designs to Gen Z while maintaining the brand's soul.
Max Alexander just became the youngest fashion runway designer in history, showcasing his sustainable collection at Paris Fashion Week's Palais Garnier at age 10. His story proves that creative dreams have no age limit.
Sydney designer Katharina Mildren grew her fashion label from a backyard sewing machine to a thriving $2-4 million business using only social media. Her approach proves brick-and-mortar stores aren't necessary to build a successful fashion empire.
Women in Tech® Israel is bridging the gender gap in one of the world's most innovative tech sectors by connecting female leaders across borders. Despite Israel's tech dominance, women make up just 33.5% of the workforce.
A three-day masterclass in Nigeria just launched 10 young women into fintech careers with paid internships at PalmPay. The program has now empowered over 250 women in three years, turning tech dreams into real opportunities.
Six Indian celebrities brought ancient crafts and royal heritage to the 2026 Met Gala, turning traditional artistry into show-stopping fashion statements. From 3,000-year-old textile techniques to stainless steel armor made from kitchen utensils, they proved cultural roots can command global attention. ##
A groundbreaking program supporting women-led tech startups in Nigeria is now accepting applications, offering funding, mentorship, and training. Last year's cohort added 16,000 customers, created 430 jobs, and grew revenues by $2.7 million.
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