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‘The True Cost’ documentary discussion to be held

Ella Abbott October 20, 2017

The Sustainability office will host a screening of the documentary “The True Cost” in the KIVA Thursday, Oct. 26.The documentary focuses on the negative impact on the environment and human rights caused...

Rue Monroe, a sophomore theatre studies major, and Jordin Manning, a sophomore zoology major, pose for a portrait in downtown Kent Friday, Oct. 20, 2017.

Gender-neutral clothing becomes new trend

Ella Abbott October 20, 2017

When it comes to gender, the fashion industry is increasingly finding itself shying away from the masculine versus feminine structure that has been in place for centuries and instead favoring a gender-neutral...

Senior business management major Samantha Arslanian (left) and senior public relations major Taylor Pierce pose for a portrait Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. Arslanian and Pierce are both campus representatives for PINK.

Victoria’s Secret campus tour brings PINK bus to Kent

Taryn Antolic September 25, 2017

The Victoria’s Secret PINK bus is making a special stop on its Fall Campus Tour in Kent on Thursday. The pop-up shop will be located at University Oaks Apartments near Tri-Towers, where students can...

Career Closet, a resource at the Williamson House on campus, offers free business clothing to females in need.

Career Closet aids female students, provides free clothing

Angela Radesic September 14, 2017

The Williamson House is offering business apparel to female students and alumni in need through the Career Closet, an on-campus free resource.“The Career Closet was birthed out of a partnership between...

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Miss Ohio balances runway, classroom

Danielle Johnson May 3, 2017

While some people get dressed up, do their makeup and curl their hair for a fun night out, for Kent State student Angela Ritossa, it is a daily task for her job as a model.A clothing store in Cleveland...

Members of the Global Fashion Citizens student organization inform students waiting in line for the indoor FlashFest concert about the issue of "fast fashion" on Thursday, April 20, 2017.

Global Fashion Citizens protest ‘fast fashion’ during FlashFest

Alex Kamczyc April 21, 2017

Students walked the greens in front of the Student Center on campus Thursday as music drowned out any casual conversation. Students came in droves to stand in front of the M.A.C. Center to wait to see...

Students express interest in fashion styling and psychology

Paige Miller April 13, 2017

As an interest in fashion psychology spikes among college students and individuals in the fashion industry, psychology and aesthetic play increasingly important roles in the art of fashion styling.Carolyn...

Students share cultures at International Talent and Fashion Show

Eryn Gebacz March 17, 2017

International students showcased their country's food, fashion, music and talents at the International Talent and Fashion Show Friday night.The show represented 37 students from various countries including...

Rock the Runway fashion show brings ’20s designs, prizes

Paige Miller March 2, 2017

At Kent State's 13th annual Rock the Runway fashion show, students will travel back in time to make the twenties roar again.Students of all majors participate in the annual show and showcase unique designs...

Hard work pays off as fashion alum finds success

Rachel Duthie March 1, 2017

Blake Campbell moved to New York City with no money and no job. It was 2015 and she graduated from Kent State with her fashion merchandising degree two weeks earlier. Her family did not favor the decision,...

One of the first exhibits in the Kent State University Museum in 1985. Photo via the Kent State University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives.

Rodgers and Silverman: The lives of Kent State’s influential fashion duo

Payton Moore March 1, 2017

In 1982, a pair of donors gave Kent State a gift that stunned residents, students and fashion collectors worldwide. Jerry Silverman and Shannon Rodgers donated more than 5,000 artifacts, costumes and accessories...

University of Pittsburgh senior math major Connor Stout and Kent State fashion design majors junior Olivia Pickard and sophomore Elizabeth Tarleton celebrate after winning during the Fashion Tech Hackathon Awards Ceremony at the College of Architecture & Environmental Design building on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017.

0302_bv_FashionAlert_nk Stylish safety: Student team pioneers wearable distress technology

Nicholas Kotch February 26, 2017

Two Kent State fashion design majors incorporated safety into fashion during this year’s Fashion Tech Hackathon with their hands-free distress technology.Sophomore Elizabeth Tarleton and junior Olivia...