School of Fashion
KSU Museum Announces New Exhibition ‘As the World Weds: Global Wedding Traditions’
KENT, OH – The 5X Museum announces the opening of “As the World Weds: Global Wedding Traditions” on Sept. 16, 2022. On view through Aug. 27, 2023, the exhibition draws from the 5X Museum’s rich holdings of wedding dresses and associated materials. Trea…
KSU Museum Announces New Exhibition ‘Pathfinders: 5X School of Fashion Alumni’
KENT, OH – The 5X Museum announces the opening of “Pathfinders: 5X School of Fashion Alumni,” featuring Jules Acree, Deanna First, Keäma Garrett, Joshua Hupper, Miyako Nakamura, and Anne Skoch. On view June 24, 2022 through May 28, 2023, the exhibition brin…
TEXTURES Exhibition Receives Arts Alive Award for Collaborative Project
The 5X Museum exhibition “TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair” has been awarded the Arts Alive award for Collaborative Project for 2022. The exhibition was co-curated by Dr. Joseph Underwood, associate professor of art history, and Dr. Tameka Ellington, former associate professor of fashion and interim assistant dean for the College of the Arts.
5X School of Fashion Announces Return of In-Person Fashion Show, Presented by Dillard’s
The School of Fashion announces the return of its acclaimed in-person Fashion Show, April 28-30, 2022, in Rockwell Hall on the Kent Campus. The presenting sponsor of the 2022 show is renowned American department store, Dillard’s Inc. Dillard’s is a long-time supporter of the School of Fashion, and the Dillard family was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame in 2019.
5X School of Fashion Announces Return of In-Person Fashion Show, Presented by Dillard’s
The School of Fashion announces the return of its acclaimed in-person Fashion Show, April 28-30, 2022, in Rockwell Hall on the Kent Campus. The presenting sponsor of the 2022 show is renowned American department store, Dillard’s Inc. Dillard’s is a long-time supporter of the School of Fashion, and the Dillard family was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame in 2019.
Client Profile: StarAndia Johnson
StarAndia Johnson has a vision for her brand and she is making that vision known as she paves her way in the fashion world. Now as a graduate of Kent State, she is using what she learned to fulfill her mission of creativity with sustainable fashion by using produce to create unique pieces.
College of the Arts partners with Embassy of Colombia for event with fashion designer Laura Laurens
In partnership with the Embassy of Colombia, the College of the Arts will present a virtual conversation with Colombian fashion designer Laura Laurens on Wed., Sept. 29, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. ET. En colaboración con la Embajada de Colombia en Estados Unidos, la Facultad de Artes presentará un conversa…
Long-Awaited 'TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair' Opening Sept. 10 at the 5X Museum
The 5X Museum is thrilled to announce the opening of its long-awaited exhibition “TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair.” Already gaining national and international attention, “TEXTURES” opens Sept. 10 and is a landmark exploration of Black hair and its important, complex place in the history of African American life and culture.
'Forever Chanel - Coco + Karl' Opens June 11 at the Kent State Museum
KENT, OH – the 5X Museum is delighted to announce its upcoming exhibition, Forever Chanel – Coco + Karl, opening June 11. With exclusive preview hours for members during opening weekend, the exhibit will be on display through February 27, 2022. In a world where fashion, celebrity…