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Every season our students participate at New York Fashion Week either as volunteers or through their internships. We have connections with designers as well as fashion PR and production agencies that recruit Kent State students to assist with their shows. You’ll have the chance to work backstage and see all the beautiful chaos that it takes to put together a show, or work front-of-house to be with all the A-listers, fashion media and globally recognized photographers. Our students have recently worked for shows such as Christian Siriano, Brandon Maxwell, Marchesa and Monse, to name but a few.  Also, just by being here you are oftentimes invited to shows during the week as a guest to be in the audience alongside the 100’s of journalists, bloggers and photographers who attend NYFW as part of their job description.

Leading fashion companies host intimate recruiting sessions in our classes to recruit candidates for internships, as well as part-time and full-time job opportunities. This is a great chance for you to meet and get in front of managers looking to recruit and hire. 

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In this ongoing series, leading professionals discuss important topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion in the fashion industry. Panels this year have focused on people of color in leadership, LGBTQ+ inclusion and body positivity.

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Through events, such as our annual Alumni Reception, recent graduates, School of Fashion faculty and instructors, alumni and industry professionals are able to network, celebrate achievements and make valuable new connections. We support our alumni with professional development opportunities through various virtual and face-to-face activities and events providing current and real-world knowledge and tools.

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You will have the opportunity to establish mentoring relationships with alumni and industry leaders, through a variety of in-person and virtual events.  You’ll also be able to build your own professional network and fashion industry knowledge.

The Annual School of Fashion fashion show is livestreamed to the New York City campus every Spring. This reception is a great chance for alumni and industry alike to catch up while seeing the latest student fashion show direct from Main Campus.  

Every term, we host high-profile guest speakers on the New York City campus as part of our efforts to bring you closer to and get you more involved in the fashion industry. Recent lecturer guests include renowned menswear designer, Todd Snyder, called “the most influential menswear designer of his generation,” by GQ Magazine, and Carla Carstens, founder of FreeFashionInternships.com. Being in New York City, there are also guest speaker events happening outside of our campus which we encourage students to attend. Just last year, students were able to attend lectures from trend forecaster Li Edelkoort and designer Christopher John Rogers. 

Fashion industry professionals lead hands-on virtual and face-to-face workshops for students covering current industry issues, real-world skills and specific technical knowledge. Workshop topics include LinkedIn, resume building, fashion styling, design portfolios and negotiation skills.