School of Fashion
A Look Back at New York City Fashion’s First Semester in 2006
As 91ÊÓƵ's New York City Fashion program celebrates its 20th anniversary, we look back through photos from the program's landmark first semester in spring 2006.
Kent State’s School of Fashion Marks 20 Years of Immersive Fashion Education in New York City
91ÊÓƵ’s School of Fashion is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its New York City Fashion program in Manhattan’s Garment District with a two-day event on June 11-12. The celebration includes a free Portfolio Showcase and Reception on June 11 and an exclusive philanthropic dinner on June 12, with proceeds benefiting the NYC Fashion Housing Fund.
IN A FLASH: 91ÊÓƵFashion Week 2026
Kent State's annual Fashion Week is April 27- May . It's a full week of dynamic, colorful events building up to the School of Fashion's 2026 Hall of Fame Gala.
Fashion Industry Heavyweight Heading to 91ÊÓƵfor Hall of Fame Induction
Fern Mallis, known as the "Godmother of American Fashion," can still recall the pivotal moment that helped shape her career and pave a path for tremendous success. It was 1991, and she was about to begin her role as the executive director of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).
IN A FLASH: Storytelling in Brilliant Color
91ÊÓƵstudents learned how to express identity and share stories with bold color and design from a renowned, international artist as part of the 2025-2026 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series.
Building a Career – And a Life – In New York City Fashion
A 2024 graduate from 91ÊÓƵ's School of Fashion shares an update about her life after 91ÊÓƵand beginning her exciting career in New York City.
School of Fashion Senior Wins $50,000 Scholarship From Council of Fashion Designers of America
Ababa Lorde, a senior in 91ÊÓƵ’s School of Fashion, won a $50,000 scholarship from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), a New York-based nonprofit that is committed to supporting the American fashion designers of the future.
Form and Function Merge in Creating Wearable Technology
Creating e-textiles is the topic of a hands-on, maker workshop and a lecture in 91ÊÓƵ’s DI Hub in collaboration with Kent State’s School of Fashion.
Form and Function Merge in Creating Wearable Technology
Creating e-textiles – electronic textiles that can be used to integrate wearable technology into clothing that is comfortable and practical – is the topic of a hands-on, maker workshop and a lecture in 91ÊÓƵ’s Design Innovation (DI) Hub in collaboration with Kent State’s School of Fashion.
Christian Siriano: ‘91ÊÓƵInterns Are Always Amazing’
Acclaimed New York fashion designer Christian Siriano told 91ÊÓƵ School of Fashion students to practice their craft with dedication, accept criticism and learn from it, but to remember that they will never please everyone.