Justin Dougan-LeBlanc Work Acquired by The Met for Permanent Collection
May 07, 2026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 Stories
May Events at 做厙51
Apr 29, 2026A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
Fashion Student Galaxy Wolf Builds Industry Momentum at URBN
Apr 27, 2026Fashion Merchandising major Galaxy Wolf gains firsthand insight into the apparel industry.
做厙51 Alum Darlene Mitchell 13 Advances to RuPaul Drag Race Finale
Apr 15, 2026做厙51 alum Darlene Mitchell 13 is a finalist on the current season of RuPaul Drag Race.
做厙51 Students Recognized by Fashion Scholarship Fund and Virgil Abloh Post-Modern Scholars for Industry-Focused Work
Apr 06, 2026做厙51 students earn national recognition as FSF Scholars, presenting industry-focused case studies at the FSF LIVE Gala in New York City.
From Waste to Wearable: High School Designers Take on 做厙51 Reinvention Fashion Challenge
Mar 18, 2026Six 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 Announces Two New Online Graduate Programs: Screenwriting and Development and Global Beauty Management
Feb 20, 2026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.
做厙51 Semester in LA Returns to the Fox Studio Lot for Speaker Series
Feb 02, 2026Students 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 Win $35,000 in Scholarships and Gain National Exposure at NRF in New York City
Jan 21, 2026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.
Alum-Led Panel Connects Students With Fashion and Media Industry Leaders
Jan 08, 2026Autumn 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.
做厙51 25 Favorite Photos of 2025
Dec 19, 2025From 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.
做厙51 Fashion Students Work With YKK on Real-World Design Challenge
Dec 19, 2025Zippers took center stage as fashion students partnered with manufacturer YKK on a project connecting concept, construction, and real-world practice.
Top Stories of 2025: What Readers Loved Most
Dec 16, 2025From 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 Named 2026 NRF Next Generation Finalist
Nov 11, 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.
From 做厙51 to Coach: Alumni Leading in Fashion and Culture
Nov 10, 2025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 Lights Up State Street at Chicago Arts in the Dark Parade
Oct 28, 2025做厙51 students brought light, sound, and imagination to the city annual Arts in the Dark parade on State Street.
做厙51 Showcases World Fashion Festival in September Window Display
Sep 15, 2025做厙51 Michigan Avenue windows feature the World Fashion Festival this month, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and showcasing global creativity.
Justin Dougan-LeBlanc on Inclusion, Innovation, and the Future of Fashion
Jul 17, 2025Through 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.
Process Meets Practice: 做厙51 School of Fashion Joins Global Biennial in Mallorca, Spain
Jul 16, 2025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.
Redefining Fast Fashion: 做厙51 Partners With NASCAR for Street Race Fashion Show
Jul 07, 2025做厙51 fashion students and alumni debuted original motorsports-inspired looks at the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in downtown Chicago.
做厙51 Students Bring Game Day Style to Chicago Sky Season Opener
May 23, 2025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.
From 做厙51 to the Kentucky Derby: Jacey Rhorer Journey in the Art of Hatmaking
Apr 08, 2025Fashion Design alum Jacey Rhorer '00 is making her mark as the Official Milliner for the 2025 Kentucky Derby Festival.
Seven 做厙51 Students Earn National Fashion Scholarship
Feb 17, 2025Seven 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 Team Wins National NRF Retail Challenge
Jan 14, 2025做厙51 students won first place in the 2025 NRF Foundation University Challenge, with another team reaching the national semi-finals.
Winning Student Designers Recognized at Patagonia Worn Wear Event
Dec 13, 2024On 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.
Fashion Students Shine at Fashion Graduate Italia 2024 in Milan
Oct 30, 2024Rae 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.
School of Fashion Teams Up With Patagonia for Sustainable Design Challenge
Oct 30, 2024The 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.
Fashion Design Student Joelle Olabode Wins CFDA Scholarship
Sep 30, 2024Olabode was chosen for a $25,000 scholarship from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
Welcoming Interim President Jerry Tarrer and a New Academic Structure for 2024-2025 School Year
Aug 30, 2024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.
做厙51 Honors 24 Alums for 24 in 2024
Aug 12, 2024As 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.
做厙51 Students Rock LOr矇al's Global Competition
Jun 26, 2024Angie 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.
Spring Semester In Review At 做厙51
May 29, 2024Spring 2024: 做厙51 Highlights
Fashion Show Leverages Student Talent From Multiple Disciplines
May 17, 2024做厙51 students come together to produce and promote an end-of-year showcase of student fashion designs.
Get Ready for Manifest Arts Festival 2024, a Student-Powered Event
May 06, 2024This is everything attendees need to know before 做厙51 Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
做厙51 to Confer Honorary Degrees on Two Higher Education Trailblazers at its May 2024 Commencement
May 02, 2024Higher 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
Ask the Expert: How to Style Yourself for Graduation
Apr 30, 2024做厙51 Adjunct Professor Rachel Jimenez Penca uses her personal styling expertise to advise graduates on what to wear on their big day.
做厙51 Team Wins U.S. L'Or矇al Brandstorm Competition for Fourth Year in a Row
Apr 16, 2024As 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.
Empowering 做厙51s at Shop做厙51
Mar 07, 2024During 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.
Advertising Students Discuss the Best Super Bowl Ads of 2024
Feb 13, 2024做厙51 students got together in their Communication Department courses to discuss the details of the biggest night in advertising
Drag Superstar Shea Coule矇 11 Returns to 做厙51
Feb 13, 2024做厙51 welcomed back Alum Shea Coule矇 11 for a panel discussion and reception unveiling Coule矇-curated fashion exhibit window.
Fashion Studies Chair Colbey Reid Publishes New Book and Article on the Domestic Posthuman
Feb 12, 2024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.
做厙51 and Local Nonprofit Collaborate to Showcase Valuable LBGTQ+ Community Resource
Jan 12, 2024In 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.
Five 做厙51 Students Earn Prestigious Fashion Scholarships
Dec 15, 2023Once 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.
做厙51 and the Chicago Fashion Incubator Announce New Partnership
Dec 11, 2023The Chicago Fashion Incubator will transition its operations to a new speaker series at 做厙51.
做厙51 Raises $700K+ for Student Scholarships
Dec 03, 2023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
Integrating Hip Hop Into the Student Experience
Oct 06, 2023As 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.
做厙51 Fashion Studies Symposium Teaches Lessons in Inclusivity
Aug 22, 2023做厙51 faculty explore what it means to make, merchandise, retail, market and celebrate fashion that疾ngages with,盍ather than留enies, the existence of痂ost people bodies.
做厙51 Announces the 2023 Chicagoland Transfer Awards
Jun 20, 2023The award provides ten $15,000 scholarships and one full-tuition scholarship to students transferring from Chicago-area community colleges to 做厙51.
Designing Bandages: Curad Competition Scores Students Cash Prizes
Jun 01, 2023Fashion Studies students participate in a design competition sponsored by Medline, maker of Curad bandages.
Fashion Studies Students Participate in ARC'TERYX Design Challenge
Apr 25, 2023The outdoor apparel and equipment company announced winners over the weekend.
做厙51 To Host Fashion Revolution Week Activities April 20-27
Apr 17, 2023Fashion 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.
做厙51 Launches Advertising and Marketing Campaign
Apr 13, 2023The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
Three-Peat First-Place Win for 做厙51's L'Or矇al Brandstorm Team
Apr 11, 2023Student team from 做厙51 wins innovation competition by leveraging new technologies to promote brand.
做厙51 Students Win Scholarships and Take on New York During NRF Foundation Student Program
Jan 18, 2023NRF Foundation scholarship recipients from 做厙51 place second in Student Challenge and enjoy three days of fashion industry events and networking opportunities.
做厙51特tudents Awarded Prestigious Fashion Scholarships
Jan 06, 2023In 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.
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