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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...

Photo courtesy of Dani Bennett.

Students continue to learn value of sketch

Payton Moore February 15, 2017

Long before the glossy fronts of magazines were adorned with celebrities and models, fashion illustrations in periodicals and costume books arrested the attention of those admiring their artistry.The sketches,...

Kent State student gives back through fashion

Paige Miller February 7, 2017

For most 17-year-olds, figuring out what to wear in the morning is their biggest concern. For senior entrepreneurship major Krista Jordan, it was starting her own clothing company, Flight & Co.Flight...

A model in Gracy Lane attire struts the runway at the For the Love of Fashion 2017 fashion show Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 in the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center. All proceeds from the event benefited the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation's support for Autism Speaks.

Alpha Xi Delta to host fashion show in support of Autism Awareness

Sarah Lorenz February 7, 2017

Kent State sorority Alpha Xi Delta and College Town Kent are hosting a fashion show Friday night to support the Autism Speaks foundation, the leading researcher, fundraiser and supporter of Autism awareness.The...

Kent State freshmen fashion design majors Rebecca Bens and Zachary Tatoczenko search for a group to join during the Fashion Tech Hackathon in Rockwell Hall Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. Fashion Tech Hackathon is a weekend long competition in which students from different schools team up as fashion designers and engineers to create wearable technology.

Kent State hosts annual Fashion Tech Hackathon

Paige Miller January 29, 2017

Students traveled to Kent State this weekend for the Fashion Tech Hackathon event to create the most innovative fashion-forward, technology-based product.“The Hackathon allows participants to work with...

Princeton University’s Alan Du (right) and his brother rest after two days of intense programming work at the Kent Hackathon in Rockwell Hall over the weekend of Jan. 29, 2016. The brothers won a prize for their app, which aggregates customer reviews of online shops based on keyword searches.

Fashion School to host annual Fashion Tech Hackathon

Paige Miller January 25, 2017

The Fashion School kicks off its annual Fashion Tech Hackathon on Friday, Jan. 27 at 5 p.m.The Hackathon allows students to work in teams to produce innovative fashion garments over a span of three days.Kevin...

11/10/16 Fashion China

Fashion design student competes in Beijing

Dominique Pishotti November 9, 2016

Yayra Tamakloe, a senior fashion design major at Kent State, traveled to China last month to compete in the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology’s International Youth Design Competition.The competition...

Sophomore exploratory major Deja Jones (left) and sophomore fashion merchandising major India Pineiro lay on a pile of clothes they designed for their company IDesign, on Wednesday, Oct.19, 2016. 

Students create identity with IDesigns

Keisha Burley November 2, 2016

When fashion merchandising major India Piñeiro and exploratory major Deja Jones met, they knew that they were destined to be business partners.After transferring to Kent State last fall, the two sophomores...

Sophomore architecture major Kasey Montazeri, wearing a shirt and jacket he designed for his custom clothing line, works on a project in the new College of Architecture and Environmental Design building on Thursday, Sept 29, 2016. 

Architecture student builds clothing line

Dominique Pishotti October 5, 2016

There’s a new fashion designer in town and, believe it or not, he’s not frequently walking down the shiny tiles of the Kent State Fashion School’s Rockwell Hall. Keyarash Montazeri, a sophomore architecture...

A Mag’s ‘Do’s’ and ‘Don’ts’ of back-to-school shopping

Payton Moore August 31, 2016

DO set yourself a reasonable budget. It’s back to school - not the Grammys. Finding the right pieces to work into your wardrobe doesn’t have to break the bank. Scout out the best back-to-school sales...

Brianna Hunter models at Crescndo, the Fashion School’s annual fashion show held in Rockwell Hall on April 29, 2016.

Annual Fashion Show sells out opening show

Taylor Pierce April 29, 2016

The Fashion School opened its 34th Annual Fashion Show on Friday April 29th, and will continue Saturday in Rockwell Hall, to a total of three sold out crowds.Rockwell Hall was transformed for the show...