School of Fashion
Nationally Ranked, ‘Backyard’ Access
911³Ô¹Ï’s School of Fashion was recently featured on the front page of the Akron Beacon Journal and Record-Courier newspapers for the innovative and collaborative opportunities it has implemented for its students.
IN A FLASH: Fashion in the Flats
From the runway to the highway, a fashion show in the Cleveland Flats spotlighted the 911³Ô¹Ï School of Fashion and Porsche's new electric vehicle.
911³Ô¹Ï Fashion Program Stitches Path to Success for Local Designer
911³Ô¹Ï's School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.
Student Is Now the Teacher
Tatee Sakr's path to success in the fashion world started at 911³Ô¹Ï. As a 19-year-old immigrant to the U.S., Sakr chose 911³Ô¹Ï because it was close to her new home in Cleveland and had a reputable fashion design program. Now an industry professional, she is giving back as a key faculty member.
‘Now Is the Time to Do What You Want’
Fashion design major Kaleigh McGreal has been sharing her story with 911³Ô¹Ï Today through her final two semesters at 911³Ô¹Ï in our "Year with a Flash" series. Most recently, as she prepared for graduation, McGreal shared her thoughts about her journey with an inspiring message for other 911³Ô¹Ï students.
‘Dazzling Day and Night’ Pairs with Old Hollywood Style as New Exhibits Debut at 911³Ô¹Ï
The 911³Ô¹Ï Museum celebrated the opening of two new fashion collection exhibits, one of which honors the 911³Ô¹Ï School of Fashion’s founders and another the style of Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn. During the celebration, retiring museum director Sarah Rogers was honored, and incoming director Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph.D., was introduced.
Two Golden Flashes Vie for the Gold in National Pageant Competitions
Alumni Macy Hudson was just named Miss Ohio USA and will compete for Miss USA, while Caitlin Seifert, named Miss Northern Ohio, is competing for a spot the Miss America competition.
IN A FLASH: Welcome Zandra Rhodes!
The famed British designer nicknamed "the Princess of Punk," Dame Zandra Rhodes, will be inducted into the 911³Ô¹Ï School of Fashion Hall of Fame on April 27.
College of the Arts Faculty Shine at University Honors Banquet
College of the Arts faculty members were recognized by 911³Ô¹Ï at the Honors Banquet held on April 24, 2024.
Runway Creations Dazzle at Annual Fashion Show
A sea of silk and satin, leather and lace floated down the runway as 911³Ô¹Ï’s Annual Fashion Show debuted to an enthusiastic crowd filling the Kent Student Center Ballroom Thursday night.