Providing six emerging chicago-based designers in residence with the resources, business acumen, and mentoring to launch their careers in fashion.
 
 

THE CHICAGO FASHION INCUBATOR AT MACY'S ON STATE STREET PROVIDES SIX EMERGING CHICAGO-BASED DESIGNERS IN RESIDENCE WITH THE RESOURCES, BUSINESS ACUMEN, AND MENTORING TO LAUNCH THEIR CAREERS IN FASHION. 

 
 
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designers-in-residence

2017 Session

 

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Here’s some math for you: First year Designer in Resident (DIR) @caramariafarella is getting a warp on their loom that has 1,500 threads of 2/60 pure silk! #caramariafarella #loom #weavingloom #loomlife #avlloom #warp #threads #puresilk #bridal #bridalfabric #fabricsample #textile #textiledesign #handwoven #handmade #couture
The pops of red are the perfect backdrop to Chicago Fashion Incubator (CFI) alum @akristinbridal’s piece! #akristinbridal #chicagofashionincubator #alum #cfialum #bridal #bridaldress #bridalgown #designer #weddinggown #weddingdress #weddingday #sayyestothedress #realbride
♥️ Regram from second year Designer in Resident (DIR) @wulfka #wulfka #quote #quoteoftheday #qotd #wordonthestreet #love #lovemorethanever #spraypaint #streetart
First year Designer in Resident (DIR) @rakanshamsaldeen’s coat from THE 1.0 collection is worn by @phobezapollo in this debut single “SHOULDER”! Director: @jamison.mcdermott Thank you @katherinerousonelos #RAKAN #rakanshamsaldeen #THE1.0 #collection #coat #fashion #luxury #couture #style #modern #design #phobezapollo #upcomingartist #emergingartist #musicvideo #spotify
 
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