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San Francisco’s unofficial fashion week is about to hit the runway

May 8, 2024

KQED looks behind the scenes with fashion students from CCA, San Francisco State University, and Academy of Art University, as they hustle to prepare for their annual runway show.

A shot from California College of the Arts' 2023 fashion show.

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MFA Writing alum Kate Robards brings hit play PolySHAMory to San Francisco

Award-winning comic, writer, and actor Kate Robards (MFA Writing 2016) brings her latest play, PolySHAMory, to The Marsh theatre in San Francisco.

CCA Student Miho Kobayashi's fashion design work for Liz Claiborne Design Scholarship, 2017

Fashion is not the problem

In this second installment, Professor Lynda Grose argues how the industry needs to change to stay relevant and ethical.

A pink building painted by Bob Buckter, also known as Dr. Color, is seen at 1102 Treat Ave., in San Francisco’s Mission District on Oct. 8, 2025.

Architecture faculty Clark Thenhaus on the history behind San Francisco’s colorful homes

Clark Thenhaus offers insight into the history of the city’s iconic Victorian homes in a story spotlighting Bob Buckter, aka Dr. Color.