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If your interested in becoming one of the lucky designers chosen to be part of the Chicago Fashion Incubator apply now! There are only six spots available each year so don't wait until the last minute!

Events

The CFI puts on many events through-out the year. From fashion shows, to meet and greets and pop up stores we have all kinds of events. We regularly update our events page so take a look and come join us at our next event!

2010 Designers

Check out our 2010 Designers in Residence. Find out what brought them to CFI and take a peek at their collection and follow the link to their website.

About CFI

Want to know more about CFI? Visit the about us page to find out all about the space, the programs, the curriculum and more!



Resources

CFI Community Partners

  • Accion Chicago
  • CharriseM Design
  • City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP)
  • City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs(DCA)
  • Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center
  • Chicago Fashion Foundation (CFF)
  • Columbia College
  • Fashion Group International
  • Fleishman Hillard
  • Illinois Institute of Art
  • International Academy of Design and Technology
  • Jane Hamill Consulting
  • Joan Remily
  • JVS Chicago
  • Marwen Center for the Arts
  • Merchandising Mart Properties StyleMax Show
  • Mordern Luxury Inc.
  • National Business Incubation Association(NBIA)
  • Pastor Vasquez
  • Pigment Design
  • Rock Star CPA
  • Schiff Hardin
  • SCORE
  • Small Business Opportunity Center of Northwestern Law School (SBOC)
  • Stitches Fashion Program
  • The Mayor's Fashion Council
  • The School of the Art Institute Chicago
  • Tommy Hilfiger
  • Women's Business Development Center (WBDC)

Designer Buyer Match-Up Participants

  • Clever Alice
  • Florodora
  • Gamma Player
  • Habit Boutique
  • Koros
  • Twenty Thirty Forty
  • Designers and Agents: Barbara Kramer