Youngstown native to debut fashion collection

March 27, 2009 at 4:55a.m.

KENT — Natalie Pankewicz, whose hometown is Youngstown, is a senior design student at the Kent State University Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising. This year her collection “Ma More” will be showcased in the annual Portfolio fashion show. The show, Enigma, will take place April 16, 17 and 18 at KSU.

Each year the show debuts Kent State designers as they embark on their careers as leaders in the fashion industry.

A special VIP viewing and dinner will take place at 6 p.m. April 17. Ticket prices are available on request. The general admission show is at 8 p.m. April 18; tickets are $65. The student show is at 8 p.m. April 16; cost is $20 with a student ID. For tickets, call (330) 672-1175 or e-mail KSUportfolio2009@gmail.com.