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At the Kent State University School of Fashion, we revel in the creativity and confidence of our students.

We believe you should be able to showcase your talent, which is why our fashion design and merchandising majors have the chance to apply their skills and innovation in real-world settings. This authentic experience has earned the school a consistent ranking among the best fashion programs in the world.

Finding a Future in the Fashion Industry
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student presenting work at the ITAA conference

Real-world experience is an integral part of the Master of Fashion Industry Studies (MFIS) program. Seven current and two former School of Fashion MFIS students had the opportunity to present at the Annual Conference of the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), held in Baltimore, MD on November 6–11, 2023. The MFIS students presented their research and creative pieces at the annual conference of the ITAA, where their work was refereed or juried. “It means a lot for them to get accepted and deliver their presentation at this international conference w...

Past Champions

Fall 2025 Cohort

Scott Tobias & Ann Abraham Group

  • Emily Baumgartner       
  • Mark Dalman  
  • Sonya Irving     
  • Koon-hwee Kan
  • Sarah Lawrence
  • Kiwon Lee
  • Rui Liu
  • Jennifer McCullough    
  • Jennifer Ray-Tomasek  
  • Marna Revlock
  • Abdihafit Shaeye
  • Jiahui Wang

Lisa Testa & Ana Wetzel's Group:  

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