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Events
Applications due November 8th, 2011
You still have time to apply to become one of the 2012-2013 Designers In Residence. The applications are due on November 8th. Get started by visiting our apply page and downloading the application.
Designers of the Chicago Fashion Incubator presented by Macy’s
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Join CS Magazine and Macy’s at a runway exclusive in support of the Chicago Fashion Incubator (CFI). Stay ahead of the trends with a preview of the Spring 2012 collections from the names-you-need-to-know at CFI. Spend the evening with the best and the brightest in business and fashion, including Marcus Riley, Kevin Hauswirth, and Nicole Loftus. All proceeds benefit the Chicago Fashion Incubator, a 501(c) (3) organization and a portion of each ticket is tax deductible.
VIP Tickets: $80
6pm Reception: Mix and mingle while enjoying cocktails with sweet and savory bites. Includes specialty cocktails from Le Sin Vodka and vitaminwater, wine pairings with KIND Snacks, and Chicago-brewed Finch’s Beer.
7pm VIP seating: Not only will you have the best seats in the house, but you’ll avoid the crowds with VIP pre-seating.
General Admission Tickets: $35
7:15pm Seating.
Live Feed: Free
Free viewing on live feed screen – doors open at 7:20pm, first come first serve, only the first 350 people will be admitted.
Tickets must be purchased online or by phone. You must present your ticket for event admission. Tickets will not be available at the door.
Chicago's First Fashion's Night Out
Friday, Semptember 10th, 2010 at 6pm-11pm
Join us at Macy's on State Street and celebrate Chicago's First Fashion's Night Out on Friday, September 10, 2010. Mix and mingle with our designers, enjoy sips, sweets and tunes as our models show the season's hottest looks. Jump into the photo booth with your friends for a keepsake photo from the night.
CFI with CS Magazine and Don Julio Fashion Show
July 7, 2010 at 5:00pm, July 9 at 7:00pm - 12:00am
CFI partnering with CS Magazine and Don Julio for three nights of fun and a fashion show. The 2010 Designers in Residence created outfits inspired by the different types of Don Julio Tequilla. Check out some of the photos from the event on our Facebook page!
Launch CFI
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 at 6pm-8pm
Be the first to shop the Incubator pop-up store, meet the new 2010 Designers-In-Residence and bud farewell to the 2009 class!