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Work by Elizabeth Keckley is displayed at the Kent State University Museum Nov. 5, 2024.

Author Carmen Evelyn Nuyda explores fashion’s place in history at Elizabeth Keckley talk

Ari Collins, Reporter November 6, 2024

In observation of Election Day, Kent State University Museum welcomed author Carmen Evelyn Nuyda to explore how fashion can reveal the out-of-sight historical revolutions. Nuyda wrote a book — soon...

Costumes designed by Valentina and Adrian are compiled together as some of Hepburn’s most treasured looks.

Katharine Hepburn clothing and Nancy Crow quilts exhibited at museum

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 15, 2024

The Kent State University Museum has two new exhibits featured this year, one showcasing clothing worn by Katharine Hepburn and another the work of quilt artist Nancy Crow.  The Hepburn Style: Katharine...

Torri Paveloi and Holly Peters pair the bow trend with their cowgirl boots.

Students explore trends for homecoming fashion

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 8, 2024

Dressed with personal flare and lots of accessories, omecoming parade and game attendees showed their school spirit through fashionable outfits.  Early 2000s fashion at homecoming was popular across...

"The Hepburn Style: Katharine and Her Designers" is one of the exhibits in the Museum.

Kent State University Museum honors founders and past designers

Lauren Cohen, Reporter July 24, 2024

It’s the 1970s, and women are showing up at the doors of the most popular clothing stores and boutiques with one mission in mind. Walking in, they each tell the store clerk, “Just show me the Jerry...

Fashion students display one-of-a-kind designs at annual fashion show

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter April 29, 2024

Senior design students brought their designs to the runway at the 2024 School of Fashion annual fashion show. Our own Erin Sullivan was there to catch a glimpse at this year's designs. Erin Sullivan...

Caroline Snyder's going-out outfit, with clothes from Abercrombie and Aerie.
Courtesy of Caroline Snyder.

Bar fashion: Students plan going-out outfits for warm weather

Ryan Bowles, Reporter April 18, 2024

Prioritizing comfort over cuteness is a common struggle people deal with when picking out what to wear.  Whether someone’s in a time crunch and needs something last minute, planning a birthday outfit...

Fashion Merchandising student Zach Rayz laid out his mostly thrifted outfit for Fake Paddy's Day.

Students plan ‘Fake Patty’s Day’ inspired outfits

Ryan Bowles, Reporter March 8, 2024

Fake Patty’s Day is one of Kent's most popular traditions that takes place each year prior to St. Patrick's Day, bringing all types of students to Kent for the weekend.  Themed parties go on from...

Senior fashion design student Nicole Farmer poses in straight-legged jeans with her black shoulder bag.

Fashion students share ideas for holiday wish lists

Kelsie Horner, Reporter December 9, 2023

The holidays are the perfect time for students to increase their sense of style and add staples to their holiday wish list, at least according to senior fashion design student Nicole Farmer.  “I...

Changes were made inside of Rockwell Hall, the home for the School of Fashion.

School of fashion celebrates 40 years of ‘innovation and achievement’

Kelsie Horner, Reporter November 22, 2023

Kent, Ohio, is likely not the first place to come to mind when considering a fashion school location. Ranked the #8 fashion design school in the U.S. and the #1 fashion design school in the Midwest, the...

Theater students rehearse at The Center of Performing Arts, located at 1325 Theatre Drive on campus.

A peek behind the scenes of the costume design program

Abigail Kinney, Reporter November 2, 2023

As students begin scheduling classes for the spring semester, they could consider taking a course that combines two worlds: fashion and theater.  Kent State's Costume Design Program takes a technical...

OPINION: Here are the best and worst fashion trends of 2022

OPINION: Here are the best and worst fashion trends of 2022

Audrey Trevarthan, Opinion Writer January 19, 2023

In 2022, we saw a lot of platform shoes, mini-boots, maxi skirts, oversized pantsuits and chain belts. Each year, new trends are crazed over by consumers, causing other trends to be dropped. Personally,...

Modista holds “machina” fashion show in KIVA

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter November 21, 2022

The student-run Modista fashion group put on their annual fashion show on Saturday in the KIVA. The theme was "machina" showing the emergence of fashion and tech. TV2 reporter Alexandria Manthey spoke...