This week’s study tour trip took us to Material ConneXion, a fabric library resource for students, designers and corporations. Material ConneXion is home to material samples from 5000 different manufacturers, ranging from independent designers to synthetic giants such as 3M. While the library consists of 7500 samples, only 2500 are on display. All materials are … Continue reading
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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