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

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Who else agrees with the thought that garment design feels like putting a puzzle together! Regram from first year Designer in Resident (DIR) @caramariafarella #caramariafarella #sneakpeak #bts #behindthescenes #process #inprocess #garmentdesign #gown #fashion #fashiondesign #bridal #bridaldesign
Standing tall in @adilahmstudio. #adilahmstudio #secondyear #designerinresident #dir #chicagofashionincubator #cfi #womenswear #fashion #design #modestywear #standingtall #fallwinter #2018 #fw2018
Karl Lagerfeld, creative director of his own label, Chanel and Fendi, was one of the most iconic designers of the 21st century. His intense work ethic, passion and curiosity were only a few of his many admirable characteristics that made him so celebrated. #karllagerfeld
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