New York City Fashion Program

Welcome to Kent State University New York City Fashion! 

Here you will be developing your passion while studying in the legendary Garment District, in one of the most diverse and internationally celebrated cities in the world. Whether in fashion design, fashion merchandising or fashion journalism, this program will prepare you for a challenging career in the growing, global field ahead. 

While studying in New York City, you will develop a critical understanding of the local and international fashion industries. Your rigorous training will come from faculty whose diverse professional experience creates a unique learning environment where practical knowledge is balanced with the theoretical.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in prestigious internships, exclusive guest lectures, industry receptions and recruiting events in addition to networking with local alumni, not to mention New York Fashion Week (aka NYFW). 

This program is about YOU and YOUR future!

Our Values

Kent State University New York City Fashion recognizes the power of fashion to transform culture and communities through social commentary, thoughtful creation and the understanding of the industry that is currently in place.

As we continually reexamine and reimagine our curriculum, we take on the responsibility of nourishing your passions through an exploratory educational program. Along with the cultivation of a diverse, inclusive and socially responsible class of students that will go on to become the next generation of industry professionals. 

We believe that your education should be about you and the role that you want to play in the future. We provide a comprehensive, superior and flexible education in the study and practice of fashion design, fashion merchandising and fashion journalism and more often than not, a blended curriculum of all these disciplines. There is no one size fits all here, it is about finding what fits you best.  

School Rankings on Global Surveys

The entire world has taken notice of the Kent State University School of Fashion. We are consistently rated among the best fashion institutions in the world. Come here if you want to be a part of this globally recognized program in New York City, one of the top fashion capitals of the world.