2025
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF FASHION
PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE
A Special Thanks to Our Alumni Reviewers
Joseph Barnett
Kennedy Brouillard
Courtney Donnelly
Callie Duty
Amber Ferreira
Gerald Hopper
Sara Johnson
Rachel Kroll
Marielle Lentz
Marisa Maite
Julien Remi Nguyen
Karen Paris
Zackery Popovich
Ricki Robinson
De'Linda Starks
Kechantra Ward
Breanna Weiss
Paige Wickersham
And Alumni Critics
Madison PM Cline Amy Tiefermann
2025 GRADUATES
Temilade Adeniyi
Parastoo Aramesh
Emma Cook
Harmonie Daniel-Umoh
Allison Fahey
Nicole Farmer
Pearl Heinley
Caroline Hill
Sydney Hull
Roeyn Kalpac
Andrew Lant
Hannah Lohmueller
Sawyer Lulei
Shana Mendelsohn
Mackenzie Mill
Ella Moore
Myles Parent
Diana Peterkoski
Julien Proffitt
Cassidy Ritchey
Rachel Stauffer
Daphne Sugiuchi
Blaire Tannehill
Madison Unger
Jocelyn Wei
Brye Wheeler
Julia Zaper
TEMILADE ADENIYI
Trillex109@yahoo.com
https://tadeniy1f3db.myportfolio.com/
PARASTOO ARAMESH
parastooaramesh2002@gmail.com
https://readymag.website/u2964269145/4602824/
emmacook166@gmail.com
https://emmacook166.wixsite.com/emmacook
HARMONIE DANIEL-UMOH
harmoniedanielumoh@gmail.com
harmoniedu-portfolio.com
Harmonie is a Nigerian-American fashion designer and multi-faceted artist who explores storytelling through clothing, drawing inspiration from her West African heritage, as well as political, historical, and environmental themes. She emphasizes craftsmanship and technical skill to create cutting-edge silhouettes and forward-thinking designs where every detail has meaning
NICOLE FARMER
contactnicolefarmer@gmail.com
https://nicoletfarmer.myportfolio.com/
Nicole Farmer is a designer passionate about woven materials, blending masculine and feminine elements in her work. Drawn to fashion from an early age, she sees clothing as more than self-expression—it’s a way of life, shaping identity and storytelling through her creative vision.
PEARL HEINLEY
pearl.heinley@gmail.com
https://pheinley.myportfolio.com
Pearl is originally from Austin Texas, and focuses on knitwear and footwear design. She created The Fabric Pantry, which provides free second hand fabric to students to cut the cost of designing, and incorporate sustainable conversation early. The Fabric Pantry is the only fabric resource on campus, and serves over 150 students each year through materials, showcases, and trips.
CAROLINE HILL
carolinegracehill17@gmail.com
https://www.cghdesign.com/
Caroline focuses in sartorial menswear and bespoke tailoring inspired by the 1960s British rock and roll zeitgeist. Caroline's design style blends sophisticated, refined tailoring details with playful, dynamic silhouettes. Caroline takes pride in incorporating hand-finishing techniques and intricate pattern-making.
SYDNEY HULL
sydney.hull@outlook.com
https://sydneyhull7.wixsite.com/sydneyhull
Sydney uses her background and love of fine arts to design unique pieces full of detailed prints & graphics heavily inspired by her global travels to various cities full of color, culture, history, and wonder. She mixes contemporary silhouettes with architectural elements to create innovative ready-to-wear looks instilled with emotion, memories, and stories, that transition from day to night.
Roekalpac@gmail.com
https://rkalpac58e3.myportfolio.com
Roeyn is a midwestern designer driven by her passion for illustration and knitwear. Through her work she explores the possibilities of knitted textiles.
andrewrlant01@gmail.com
https://www.andrewlant.com/
HANNAH LOHMUELLER
hannahlohmueller@gmail.com
https://hannahlohmueller.wixsite.com/my-portfolio
Hannah specializes in women’s ready-to-wear, seamlessly blending contemporary silhouettes with vintage-inspired details, a passion for print designs, and an interest in lingerie to create distinctive pieces for the modern woman
SAWYER LULEI
Sawyerlul20@gmail.com
https://readymag.website/5163424
Sawyer specializes in turning creative ideas into reality. He loves creating concepts that push the social norms. As an artist he is passionate about playing with textures, shapes, and the overall conception of a collection. He often uses his artistic skillset to create worlds around his collections.
SHANA MENDELSOHN
shanamendelsohn@gmail.com
https://shanamendelsohn.wixsite.com/shana-mendelsohn
Dedicated to pushing creative boundaries through individuality and craftsmanship, Shana designs with the intention of creating high-quality, timeless garments. Originally from Los Angeles, Shana blends bold expression with meticulous attention to detail. Shana believes sustainability stems from artistry, durability and intentional design.
MACKENZIE MILL
mackenzie@mackenziemill.com
https://mmill.myportfolio.com/
ELLA MOORE
ell.moore@icloud.com
https://ellmoore.myportfolio.com/
MYLES PARENT
myles.parenttt@gmail.com
https://parentsss.com
Myles hopes to create joy and compassion for the natural world through material creation. He has a keen interest in knitwear and outerwear, but can design anything if asked nicely.
DIANA PETERKOSKI
peterkoskid@yahoo.com
https://www.dianapeterkoski.com/
Diana’s work is known for its meticulous detail and influence from vintage designs. She enjoys combining retro-inspired styles with a modern flair in womenswear.
JULIEN PROFFITT
julienvproffitt@gmail.com
https://julienvproffitt.wixsite.com/julien-proffitt
Passionate about bringing his own mixed media style art into his design work, Julien Proffitt specializes in intricate garments with tactile illustrated surface design. Whether its black-tie or sleepwear he applies consistency with the immense care he gives his garments and models. With a focus in accessibility & size inclusivity he hopes to bring more diversity to fashion through his career.
CASSIDY RITCHEY
cassidyritchey1@gmail.com
https://cassidyritcheydesign.portfoliobox.net
Cassidy designs high-quality ready-to-wear garments that provide functionality and comfort. Her designs are optimistic and colorful, and she focuses on inclusivity and sustainability initiatives in her work.
RACHEL STAUFFER
rach.stauf@gmail.com
https://rstauff1.myportfolio.com/
Rachel Stauffer is an entrepreneurial spirit with a drive for sustainability and innovation. She enjoys exploring deeper themes tied to sustainable and ethical practices.
DAPHNE SUGIUCHI
daphnesugi@gmail.com
https://daphnesugiuchi.squarespace.com/
BLAIRE TANNEHILL
Blairebella.Tannehill@gmail.com
https://blairetaylormcknight.portfoliobox.net/
As a fashion designer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Blaire blend craftsmanship, innovation, and storytelling to create conceptually compelling and meticulously constructed designs. Focusing on luxury, textile innovation, and emotional narrative, Blaire's work pushes creative boundaries to craft garments that evoke transformation and redefine fashion’s connection to identity.
MADISON UNGER
madisoncunger@gmail.com
https://munger6.myportfolio.com/
JOCELYN WEI
yunjocelyn99@gmail.com
https://yunjocelyn99.wixsite.com/jocelynwei
As a designer, Jocelyn blends storytelling with functionality, drawing inspiration from emotion, nature, and interdisciplinary research. Her work explores sustainability, adaptive fashion, and wearable tech. Jocelyn strives to create designs that are both poetic and practical, connecting deeply with people’s bodies, identities, and the world they move through.
BRYE WHEELER
Gabriellewheeler78@gmail.com
https://bryewheeler.myportfolio.com
JULIA ZAPER
juliazaper.incorp@gmail.com
https://juliazaper.myportfolio.com/
Julia Zaper is from Columbus, Ohio, and cannot wait to dive into the fashion industry. She is obtaining my Bachelors of Arts in Fashion Design with a minor in creative writing. Julia's design specialties include womenswear, technical design, and accessories.
