The Student News Site of Kent State University

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The Student News Site of Kent State University

a magazine

The Student News Site of Kent State University

a magazine

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How Fandoms Are Shaping Today’s Fashion Landscape

Kyairah Byrd March 11, 2024

In today's fast-paced world of fashion, designers and runways are not the only influences on trends. There is another powerful force shaping the industry– fandoms. There is a lot more to fandom culture...

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The Evolution of Plaid

The Evolution of Plaid

Marion Kpandeyenge October 6, 2017

With the change of seasons come a change in our wardrobes; however, some trends simply evolve into a reinvented version of its past life. Plaid is a trend that will always be in the mix, whether used for...

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Illustration by Hannah Wright

Zara’s Foretelling Shift Toward Automation

Danielle Healy October 5, 2017

Developing nations fight for fair labor practices, while developed nations puzzle over how to best compete in the low-wage chasing, global economy. Automation and the implications of it — both good and...

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Get The Look For Less: NYFW Street Style

Get The Look For Less: NYFW Street Style

Danica Garcia September 22, 2017

Last week, New York Fashion Week wrapped up for the spring/summer 2018 season. Not only were we able to see what the designers created, but we also were able to find inspiration from the street style following...

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Gucci Resort 18

Gucci’s Alessandro Michele: Music’s Favorite Visionary

Emily Day September 21, 2017

When the relatively unknown Alessandro Michele was named creative director of Gucci in 2015, no one was more surprised than himself. Two years later, his signature florals, metallic pastels and romantic...

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Design: DAmore, Photo by Alyse Nelson

Meet the Designers: Kent Fashion Week

Rachel Thompson May 4, 2017

Each year, the student-run Kent Fashion Week is held to feature the thesis collections of graduating seniors from the fashion design program at the Fashion School at Kent State. The presentation-style...

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Preview: Kent Fashion Week

Preview: Kent Fashion Week

Akii Butler May 2, 2017

If you couldn’t make it to the Fashion School’s Annual Fashion Show, don’t worry; you’re in luck. From May 4 through May 7, Kent Fashion Week will be in full effect. On May 4, 5 and 6, there...

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Sustainability at Kent Fashion Week

Sustainability at Kent Fashion Week

Mei Yin Fung May 2, 2017

Sustainable fashion is one of the most necessary trends the industry could have ever seen.  Fulfilling a social responsibility to be environmental friendly, A Magazine chatted with three senior designers...

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By Madeleine Kidd

Racism in Advertising

Amber Joglar April 25, 2017

In 2017, it seems as if being politically correct is more important than ever. You would think that marketing teams and advertisers would take this into consideration, but that is not always the case....

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Meet the Model: Megan Rogerson

Meet the Model: Megan Rogerson

Haylee Holt April 24, 2017

What makes the Fashion School at Kent State rank 19th around the world? This program includes one of the most substantial fashion museums in the country, offers once in a lifetime study abroad opportunities...

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By Candace Sanders

Kent State Student Shows True Colors Through Drag

Allison Sarachene April 19, 2017

When Riley Samels walks into Interbelt Nite Club and heads backstage, he’s a regular 20-year-old college student attending Kent State University. A half an hour later, after makeup, a wig and new clothes...

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Why 13 Reasons Why Is So Important

Why ’13 Reasons Why’ Is So Important

Dominique Nottage April 18, 2017

At the end of March, the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why premiered based on the novel Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. The story follows high school junior Clay Jensen as he listens to tapes recorded by...

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