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Kent State University continued its tradition of excellence at the 2025 Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) Gala, held in New York City this April. The event, known for bridging the gap between academia and the fashion industry, celebrates the nation’s most promising fashion students…
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The nationally and internationally ranked Kent State University School of Fashion is thrilled to announce its acclaimed Annual Fashion Show will take place April 24-26, in Crawford Hall on the Kent Campus.
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Fashion shows are alluring, no doubt. But what is the actual influence of a runway show on a person's everyday life? Kent State professors and students in the School of Fashion break it down.
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Kent State alumna Tracy Vollbrecht discusses and showcases her adaptive fashion design installation in the Kent State University Museum, highlighting the museum’s commitment to student and community engagement in this distinctive program
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This March, senior fashion design and marketing major Rachel Stauffer will take her fashion research to the international stage at the International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI) conference.
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The International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) Conference is the largest and most prestigious professional organization for scholars, educators and students in the fashion industry. In 2024, students of the Master…
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Lauren Copeland understands the importance of becoming familiar with artificial intelligence – and balancing technology with human thought and creativity – to train students to be confident in their skills and what they can provide to the industry. Her Fashion Fundamentals class…
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In April 2025, the iconic designer will be recognized as the 2025 inductee of Kent State University’s School of Fashion Hall of Fame, which Pliner considers the highest honor of his life. Joining Pliner at his induction ceremony will be his wife, muse and design partner, Lisa,…
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The School of Fashion is globally recognized for its exceptional programming. It provides students with opportunities to apply their skills in real-world settings, but it takes awareness and nerve for students to recognize a golden opportunity to showcase those skills. Jesus…
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Kent State University’s partnership with the African nation of Rwanda continues to blossom with the School of Fashion, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences all working to add program partnerships in Rwanda.