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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Second year Designer in Resident (DIR) @wulfka uses a special machine that makes a zigzag stitch to finish the raw edges of their lounge set. #wulfka #sewing #zigzag #stitch #specialmachine #rawedges #loungeset #studio #sampleroom #process #behindthescenes
Velvet and lace and feathers, oh my! Regram from first year Designer in Resident (DIR) @rakanshamsaldeen #RAKAN #rakanshamsaldeen #fw1819 #velvet #lace #feathers #beads #handmade #luxurious #couture #modern #design
Have you heard the news? The Chicago Fashion Incubator (CFI) Designers in Residence (DIR), @adilahmstudio, @sylmarkt, @wulfka, @caramariafarella, and @rakanshamsaldeen, won State Streets “People’s Choice” and “Most Dramatic” awards for their participation in the @artinstitutechi @johnsingersargent Project windows this year! Congratulations 🎉 #chicagofashionincubator #designerinresidence #macysonstatestreet #windowproject #collaboration #artinstituteofchicago #peoplechoiceaward #mostdramaticaward #congratulations #welldeserved
 
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