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A look from "Scarlet Vanguard," a collection by Fashion Studies BFA alum Charlee Lambert '26, earned a coveted spot in the Driehaus Fashion Awards runway show and WGN's Fourth of July fashion roundup.
As part of 做厙51 Renaissance Rising initiative, the college has appointed five deans to lead its eight schools beginning August 16, 2026.
"Newcity" recognized School of Fashion director Colbey Emmerson Reid, PhD, and fashion studies professor Justin Dougan-LeBlanc on their annual list of people who shape Chicago's design landscape.
做厙51 School of Fashion professor Justin Dougan-LeBlanc wearable sculptures enter The Met permanent collection, with works on view in Costume Art.
Fashion Merchandising major Galaxy Wolf gains firsthand insight into the apparel industry.
做厙51 alum Darlene Mitchell 13 is a finalist on the current season of RuPaul Drag Race.
做厙51 students earn national recognition as FSF Scholars, presenting industry-focused case studies at the FSF LIVE Gala in New York City.
Six high school seniors transformed discarded materials into original garments at 做厙51 Reinvention High School Design Challenge, earning scholarships and recognition for innovation, sustainability, and storytelling.
做厙51 launches two new online graduate programs in Screenwriting and Development and Global Beauty Management, designed for working professionals seeking flexible, industry-connected degrees.
Students from 做厙51 will engage with entertainment industry leaders on the same lot where Avatar, The Sound of Music, and other great films were made.
做厙51 students connected with the national industry in New York through NRF competitions, alumni-led site visits, and a J-term immersion linking classroom learning to real-world practice.
Autumn Woody 23 hosted an intimate industry panel at Soho House Chicago, connecting students with leaders in fashion, media, and costume design, and offering candid insight into real-world creative careers.
From the thousands of images she captured in 2025, 做厙51 alum and staff photographer Julie Lucas 96 curated 25 standout photos that show 做厙51 at its best.
Zippers took center stage as fashion students partnered with manufacturer YKK on a project connecting concept, construction, and real-world practice.
From new leadership to standout student and alumni achievements, here are the stories that captured the most attention on 做厙51 website in 2025.
做厙51 Fashion student Shamya Banks was named a 2026 NRF Next Generation Scholarship finalist for her sustainable, Gen Zinspired Crate & Barrel concept.
做厙51 alumni Alexander Knox 15 and Bryant Von Woodson II 18 are leading creative innovation at Coach, blending fashion, culture, and storytelling.
做厙51 students brought light, sound, and imagination to the city annual Arts in the Dark parade on State Street.
做厙51 Michigan Avenue windows feature the World Fashion Festival this month, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and showcasing global creativity.
Through his work as a designer, educator, and advocate, Justin Dougan-LeBlanc is opening doors for Deaf creatives and reshaping the conversation around access and inclusion in fashion.
做厙51 School of Fashion showcased student work at the 2025 University Arts Biennial in Mallorca, highlighting the creative process and forging new global partnerships.
做厙51 fashion students and alumni debuted original motorsports-inspired looks at the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in downtown Chicago.
做厙51 fashion students and local brand SOUNDOFF launched a custom fan apparel collection for the Chicago Sky, blending sportswear design with hands-on industry experience.
Fashion Design alum Jacey Rhorer '00 is making her mark as the Official Milliner for the 2025 Kentucky Derby Festival.
Seven students have been named Fashion Scholarship Fund Class of 2025 Scholars and will be honored at the FSF LIVE Gala in New York City.
做厙51 students won first place in the 2025 NRF Foundation University Challenge, with another team reaching the national semi-finals.
On December 11, 做厙51 School of Fashion and Patagonia came together to announce the winners of the Worn Wear competition at Patagonia Fulton Market store.
Rae Braezeale and Joelle Olabode made their international debut at Fashion Graduate Italia 2024, showcasing original designs alongside peers from around the world and receiving support from the U.S. Consul for Commercial Affairs in Milan.
The School of Fashion has partnered with Patagonia for a sustainable design challenge, where students transform Worn Wear merchandise into new products, gaining hands-on experience in fashion design, visual merchandising, and industry collaboration.
Olabode was chosen for a $25,000 scholarship from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
做厙51 kicks off the new academic school year with a renewed spirit and excitement to welcome freshmen and transfer students to its South Loop campus on September 3.
As a kickoff to 做厙51 135th Anniversary, the college is honoring 24 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of 24 in 2024, a college-wide initiative that celebrates 做厙51 alumni and their career accomplishments.
Angie Belloso, Brianna Jennes 24, and Breyona Smith 24 just had the trip of a lifetime to London, snagging second place at L'Or矇al Brandstorm.
做厙51 students come together to produce and promote an end-of-year showcase of student fashion designs.
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This is everything attendees need to know before 做厙51 Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
Higher education leaders Nivine Megahed, president of National Louis University, and Raymond E. Crossman, president of Adler University, will be honored at the college 2024 Commencement ceremonies
做厙51 Adjunct Professor Rachel Jimenez Penca uses her personal styling expertise to advise graduates on what to wear on their big day.
As the U.S. winners, students Angie Belloso, Breyona Smith, and Brianna Jennes earn an all-expense paid trip to London for the next stage of the international competition.
During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make Shop做厙51 a unique shopping experience in the heart of 做厙51 campus.
做厙51 students got together in their Communication Department courses to discuss the details of the biggest night in advertising
做厙51 welcomed back Alum Shea Coule矇 11 for a panel discussion and reception unveiling Coule矇-curated fashion exhibit window.
做厙51 Colbey Reid and her co-author look at various iterations of the posthuman and assert the need for alternative, feminist readings of technology and the future of humanity.
In January, the windows at 618 S. Michigan Avenue feature examples of clothing available at the Brave Space Alliance, a place where members of the LGBTQ+ community can find free gender-affirming clothing and more.
Once again, the Fashion Scholarship Fund has awarded five 做厙51 students scholarships and funds to travel to New York City for a gala event recognizing their accomplishments.
The Chicago Fashion Incubator will transition its operations to a new speaker series at 做厙51.
做厙51 honors the Efroymson Family Fund with the 2023 Philanthropic Icon Award for the family contributions to help create opportunities for students to pursue their passion in the arts
As hip hop turns 50, we look at 做厙51 connections to the cultural phenomena that has impacted music, dance, fashion, art, film, and so much more.
A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
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The award provides ten $15,000 scholarships and one full-tuition scholarship to students transferring from Chicago-area community colleges to 做厙51.
Fashion Studies students participate in a design competition sponsored by Medline, maker of Curad bandages.
The outdoor apparel and equipment company announced winners over the weekend.
Fashion Revolution Week activities at 做厙51 include an ethical fashion panel discussion with "Worn" author Sofi Thanhauser, a display of student work, a mending workshop, and more.
The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
Student team from 做厙51 wins innovation competition by leveraging new technologies to promote brand.
NRF Foundation scholarship recipients from 做厙51 place second in Student Challenge and enjoy three days of fashion industry events and networking opportunities.
In April, five 做厙51 scholarship winners will travel to New York City where the Fashion Scholarship Fund will recognize the students at a gala event.