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Thursday, September 16, 2021 - 01:20pm
In partnership with the Embassy of Colombia, the College of the Arts will present a virtual conversation with Colombian fashion designer Laura Laurens on Wed., Sept. 29, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. ET.
En colaboración con la Embajada de Colombia en Estados Unidos, la Facultad de Artes…
College of the Arts partners with Embassy of Colombia for event with fashion designer Laura Laurens
In partnership with the Embassy of Colombia, the College of the Arts will present a virtual conversation with Colombian fashion designer Laura Laurens on Wed., Sept. 29, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. ET. En colaboración con la Embajada de Colombia en Estados Unidos, la Facultad de Artes…Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - 02:56pm
School of Fashion alumna Alana Tolliver (Fashion Design, '21) will represent Kent State in the 14th annual SUPIMA Design Competition on Thurs., Sept. 9, 2021 at 11:15 a.m. The competition's fashion show will be broadcast live on SUPIMA's website and on Instagram.
Alumna Alana Tolliver Represents Kent State in 2021 SUPIMA Design Competition
School of Fashion alumna Alana Tolliver (Fashion Design, '21) will represent Kent State in the 14th annual SUPIMA Design Competition on Thurs., Sept. 9, 2021 at 11:15 a.m. The competition's fashion show will be broadcast live on SUPIMA's website and on Instagram.

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 - 02:54pm
School of Fashion faculty member Marji Wachowiak appeared on the Ray Horner Morning Show on Akron's WAKR Radio to discuss back-to-school fashion trends and the School of Fashion at Kent State.
To listen to the interview, click the link below.…
Marji Wachowiak Talks Fashion Trends on Akron's WAKR Radio
School of Fashion faculty member Marji Wachowiak appeared on the Ray Horner Morning Show on Akron's WAKR Radio to discuss back-to-school fashion trends and the School of Fashion at Kent State. To listen to the interview, click the link below.…


Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 03:10pm
Congratulations to Kent State University School of Fashion alumna Jordan Bigelow (Fashion Merchandising, '21), who was recently announced as one of three winners of the EE x FSF Design Challenge.
Fashion Alumna is Winner of Eric Emanuel x FSF Design Challenge
Congratulations to Kent State University School of Fashion alumna Jordan Bigelow (Fashion Merchandising, '21), who was recently announced as one of three winners of the EE x FSF Design Challenge.


Tuesday, July 13, 2021 - 04:44pm
Professor Catherine Amoroso Leslie, Ph.D. will discuss the impact of fashion and fabric on the art of Édouard Vuillard in a virtual event hosted by the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) on Wed., July 21 at 6:00 p.m.
Professor Catherine Leslie Featured at Upcoming Cleveland Museum of Art Event
Professor Catherine Amoroso Leslie, Ph.D. will discuss the impact of fashion and fabric on the art of Édouard Vuillard in a virtual event hosted by the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) on Wed., July 21 at 6:00 p.m.
Friday, April 23, 2021 - 06:05am
Kent State University’s School of Fashion has once again been ranked as one of the nation’s best programs in fashion merchandising according to the educational online learning platform, Study.com.
Kent State Named One of Nation’s Best for Fashion Merchandising
Kent State University’s School of Fashion has once again been ranked as one of the nation’s best programs in fashion merchandising according to the educational online learning platform, Study.com.


Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - 02:40pm
The visionary global fashion designer and activist Kenneth Cole is named as the Kent State University School of Fashion’s 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee. In its 32nd year, the prestigious award celebrates the outstanding contribution to fashion made by an individual. The accolade…
Kent State School of Fashion to Induct Kenneth Cole Into Hall of Fame
The visionary global fashion designer and activist Kenneth Cole is named as the Kent State University School of Fashion’s 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee. In its 32nd year, the prestigious award celebrates the outstanding contribution to fashion made by an individual. The accolade…

Friday, March 19, 2021 - 10:57am
Hate has no home at Kent State University.
Hate has no home in the College of the Arts.
The College of the Arts condemns the ongoing incidents of hate, racism, xenophobia, and violence against the Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander community. In the past year, there…
College of the Arts Condemns Racism and Violence Against Asian Community
Hate has no home at Kent State University. Hate has no home in the College of the Arts. The College of the Arts condemns the ongoing incidents of hate, racism, xenophobia, and violence against the Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander community. In the past year, there…Thursday, March 18, 2021 - 03:42pm
Two Kent State University School of Fashion alumni have been recognized as top professionals under 35 for their accomplishments.
Fashion Alumni Honored as Top Professionals Under 35
Two Kent State University School of Fashion alumni have been recognized as top professionals under 35 for their accomplishments.
Thursday, March 18, 2021 - 03:30pm
Kent State University School of Fashion alumna Isabella Diorio’s senior thesis collection “F.E.T.” (Female Engagement Team), took home multiple awards at the 2020 International Design Awards (IDA) virtual event in January. Read more about the awards!