This week’s study tour kept us in the classroom of Kent State NYC for a lecture with guest speaker Molly Langenstein, KSU alum and EVP of product development at Macy’s. It was great to hear what advice she offered us, not just because of her success, but because she once was the same small-town Ohio … Continue reading
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Patra Ltd.
This week’s study tour trip was to “mother of the bride” dress manufacturer Patra Ltd. The head of sales, Caroline, and head designer, Joanna, took the time to talk to us about the independently owned special occasion dress company. They explained the evolving fashion tastes of women, and how they have changed their business strategy … Continue reading
Moncler
This week’s study tour visit to Moncler drew us out of the blustering New York winds into the showroom of the world’s best down coats in the world. We met with Sarah, the director of women’s collections of the French brand. Founded in 1952 in the French Alps, the company originally produced ski bindings, ski … Continue reading
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
This week’s study tour trip led our class to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. First thought: Gossip Girl was here. Second thought: Museums really make me miss studying in Europe. So it was perfect that our tour guide that day had a British accent. Our hour tour consisted of our guide’s few favorite pieces in … Continue reading
American Folk Art Museum
This week’s study tour trip was to the American Folk Art Museum. I was expecting banjos. Instead, I got couture. Folk Couture was the museum’s exhibit during our visit, featuring garments crafted by designers who were inspired by pieces of art in the museum’s collection. In Kent State’s fashion curriculum, we are constantly reminded that … Continue reading
Out of Ohio 