School of Fashion
Honoring Honors College Class of 2024
Honors College students graduating in spring, summer and fall 2024, along with distinguished faculty and alumni were honored at a special luncheon event in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
Student Spotlight: Sarah Hayden
Meet Sarah Hayden!
“When I began the college search process as a transfer student, I knew I did not want to go into a big city to get a degree in fashion. I wanted to have a great college experience however, I still wanted to get a degree from a world-renowned program,†said Sarah. 91²Ö¿â was the right fit for Sarah’s goals. The School of Fashion requires students to study abroad, obtain internships and select a minor. These requirements give students the tools to succeed in their field.
The Sky(line)'s The Limit: Anne Johnson's Journey to Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur
From humble beginnings, in her sophomore year Stopher-Johnson dorm room and just one sewing machine, to becoming a retailer with national clients and a loyal customer base, Anne Johnson’s story serves as an inspiration to us all. Johnson is a 91²Ö¿â Honors College alumna from Men…
Rachel LoMonaco-Benzing, Ph.D., Announced as 2024 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award Recipient
Rachel LoMonaco-Benzing’s journey to becoming an inspiring and impactful professor was anything but typical. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island and receiving a Bachelor of Science in textile, fashion, merchandising and design, with an apparel design focus and a Bachelor of Art…
‘This is Going to be My Crunch Time Right Now’
A soon-to-be 91²Ö¿â graduate has had a busy semester preparing for the School of Fashion's Annual Fashion Show and job hunting after graduation.
‘Say Yes to Everything’
As part of Women's History Month, the director of 91²Ö¿â New York City Fashion shares her experience and offers advice that's both practical and empowering for women looking to break into the fashion industry.
IN A FLASH: Dressing up for Downs
Dress Up for Downs, a 91²Ö¿â student organization recently held its 8th annual fashion show fundraiser . The event, themed "Hollywood Heroes," featured a runway show with designs by 91²Ö¿â fashion design students and raised over $3000 for the Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio.
Paying the Price for Cheap Clothing
At a time when Americans are pinching pennies, sustainable fashion expert and 91²Ö¿â School of Fashion professor explains how cheap trendy clothes will cost you in the long run.
‘Light Is What Reconciles Us With the Value of Everything’
Named for the designer's mother, Sukeina features stunning fashions by 91²Ö¿â School of Fashion and Merchandising Hall of Fame inductee Omar Salam.
2024 B.F.A. CRITIQUES and SINGLE SUBMISSION JURYING
The Fashion School’s senior Bachelor of Fine Art design students will participate in the annual Critique and Jurying on March 12-13, 2024.
