Annual Fashion Show

2024 Annual Fashion Show

The 2024 Annual Fashion Show featured 171 looks from 42 designers whose collections and single-submission garments were chosen by a panel of industry critics and jurors for inclusion in this year’s show. The collections and garments spanned all categories of fashion and include evening wear, market ready, universal design and more. With 24 students on the production team, a total of 215 students were involved in the show.

2024 Student Award Sponsors - Thank You! Congratulations to the Winners!

BEST IN SHOW sponsored by Anonymous: Harry Becker, B.F.A.

CELEBRATION AWARD sponsored by Linda L. McDonald, Ph.D.: Rachel Sarang Moore, B.F.A.

CELEBRATION AWARD sponsored by Linda L. McDonald, Ph.D.: India Williams, B.F.A.

CIRCULAR ECONOMY AWARD sponsored by City of Cleveland Mayor's Office of Sustainability: Lizzy Truitt, B.F.A.

CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE AWARD sponsored by Goodman Real Estate Services Group LLC: Zoe Wenger, B.F.A.

FASHION SHOW MANAGEMENT AWARD sponsored by Katy and Gary Brahler and Knuth's: Daniella Byrnes, B.S., and Mackenzie Karsten, B.S.

INNOVATION AWARD sponsored by Stephanie Smith in memory of Dorothy Timko Dances: Kewei Yu, B.F.A.

KNITWEAR AWARD sponsored by Tom and Mirta Prior: Gabriella Tipton, B.F.A.

MARKET READY AWARD sponsored by Janet and David Dix: Frances Brunner, B.F.A.

NICHE MARKET AWARD sponsored by Janet and David Dix: David Patrick Irvin, B.F.A.

SPECIAL OCCASIONS AWARD sponsored by Ames Family Foundation: Matthew Williams, B.F.A.

STUDENTS CHOICE AWARD sponsored by Ames Family Foundation: TBA

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AWARD sponsored by Linda L. McDonald, Ph.D.: Steven Ridgeway, B.A.

TECHSTYLE LAB AWARD sponsored by Ken Robinson: Elie Jammal, B.F.A.

UNIVERSAL DESIGN AWARD sponsored by Margo Walker: Harry Becker, B.F.A.

About the Annual Fashion Show

Our Annual Fashion Show highlights the outstanding talent of Kent State’s design and merchandising students.

Students submit work (everything from athletic wear to evening gowns) to a panel of industry experts, who decide which collections and looks will be presented on the runway. 

The Annual Fashion Show is a key part of the senior year experience. Our fashion students plan and organize the two-day event every April as an opportunity to showcase and celebrate their achievements.