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Exclusive members-only event ahead of The Textile Institute 116th Annual General Meeting.

We are delighted to welcome award-winning menswear designer Joshua Kane for a special in-conversation session with TI Chair Prof Jess Power. Recently named Haute Couture Designer of the Year 2026 at the CS Global Fashion Awards and Menswear Designer of the Year at the London Fashion Awards, Joshua will share insights into his creative journey, bespoke tailoring, entrepreneurship, and perspectives on the future of fashion and textiles.

Oxford born, Joshua Kane studied at Kingston University in London, England receiving a 1st Class Honours Degree in Fashion Design. He gained a wealth of experience beginning his career at Brooks Brothers (New York) followed by Jaeger, Burberry Prorsum designing the runway collection, before moving to Paul Smith to work as Senior Designer.

Joshua Kane established his own independent design house in 2014 working from his London apartment creating bespoke tailoring made by himself for friends and acquaintances. With demand rapidly outgrowing production capability, within 6 months Joshua implemented a ready to-wear collection, his first Joshua Kane Runway collection was shown in London and he proceeded to open his first store in East London’s Spitalfields.

In 2016 Mr Kane moved location and opened his new Flagship Store and studio space in W1. Most recently (2021) moving to a private appointment townhouse in the heart of Marylebone where the business continues to operate focusing on a design oriented made-to-order service and creating bespoke versions of his runway designs.

Following this exclusive discussion, members are invited to participate in The Textile Institute’s 116th Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will provide updates on Institute activities, key developments, and future priorities.

The event will take place online via Teams Webinar on Thursday 25 June 2026 at 11:00 BST, enabling members from around the world to join and engage with both the guest speaker session and AGM proceedings.

If you are a amember and wish to register please email Dawn Corbett, Office Manager. Registration is required to attend the AGM, appoint a proxy, or submit apologies.