School of Fashion

Runway Creations Dazzle at Annual Fashion Show
A sea of silk and satin, leather and lace floated down the runway as Kent State University’s Annual Fashion Show debuted to an enthusiastic crowd filling the Kent Student Center Ballroom Thursday night.

IN A FLASH: Avatars Walk the Runway
Students from Kent State's School of Fashion were able to showcase their designs digitally, by clothing avatar models, for a runway show on floor-to-ceiling, wraparound screens at the DI Hub's Blank Lab.

Victoria’s Secret: The Kent State Museum Houses Many Surprises
When Kent State Today asked Kent State University Museum Director Sarah Rogers to put together a list of her ‘Top Five Finds’ at the museum – must-see items, her favorite pieces, or cool or unusual items that might surprise visitors – she did not disappoint

Honoring Honors College Class of 2024
Honors College students graduating in spring, summer and fall 2024, along with distinguished faculty and alumni were honored at a special luncheon event in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

Student Spotlight: Sarah Hayden
Meet Sarah Hayden!
“When I began the college search process as a transfer student, I knew I did not want to go into a big city to get a degree in fashion. I wanted to have a great college experience however, I still wanted to get a degree from a world-renowned program,” said Sarah. Kent State was the right fit for Sarah’s goals. The School of Fashion requires students to study abroad, obtain internships and select a minor. These requirements give students the tools to succeed in their field.

‘This is Going to be My Crunch Time Right Now’
A soon-to-be Kent State graduate has had a busy semester preparing for the School of Fashion's Annual Fashion Show and job hunting after graduation.

‘Say Yes to Everything’
As part of Women's History Month, the director of Kent State New York City Fashion shares her experience and offers advice that's both practical and empowering for women looking to break into the fashion industry.

Paying the Price for Cheap Clothing
At a time when Americans are pinching pennies, sustainable fashion expert and Kent State School of Fashion professorr explains how cheap trendy clothes will cost you in the long run.
2024 B.F.A. CRITIQUES and SINGLE SUBMISSION JURYING
The Fashion School’s senior Bachelor of Fine Art design students will participate in the annual Critique and Jurying on March 12-13, 2024.

Success Was Written on the Skyline for Alumna Anne Johnson
Most college students start to worry about job interviews as their graduation day nears. But before Kent State University alumna Anne (Skoch) Johnson had even entered her senior year, her post-graduation employment plans were already mapped out.