2026 Annual Fashion Show

The Annual Fashion Show is the crowning event for the Kent State University Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion, showcasing the talents of our students and providing an opportunity for our fashion design and merchandising majors to apply their skills and innovation in a real-world setting.

The 2026 Annual Fashion Show runs April 30 - May 2, culminating in the Fashion Hall of Fame Gala on Saturday, May 2. It includes a special pre-show reception at 6:30 p.m., the induction of the 2026 Hall of Fame honoree and a presentation of the Annual Fashion Show at 7:30 p.m., plus a post-show reception.

Sponsor the 2026 Annual Fashion Show
Sponsors offset the cost of production and support our students in the future of fashion.

Sponsor a Student Award
Student Awards honor and recognize the collections, single submissions and contributions of our fashion design and merchandising students. Award winners are selected by a panel of industry critics, except for the Students’ Choice award, and are presented to the winning students at the Friday Awards Fashion Show.

Support Fashion Scholarships
A scholarship can change the course of a student’s life, providing opportunities to talented and driven students with financial need. As a donor to our scholarship fund, your support assists our students as they pursue their degrees, enhancing their experiences and increasing their chances of graduation and moving on to a successful career.

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