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 EMERGING CHICAGO-BASED DESIGNERS IN RESIDENCE WITH THE RESOURCES, BUSINESS ACUMEN, AND MENTORING TO LAUNCH THEIR CAREERS IN FASHION. 

 
 
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2019 Session

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Regram from Chicago Fashion Incubator, first year designer-in-residence (DIR), Kpoene’ @mignonettebridalchicago 🌿 • • • The Etoile gown is a 2-piece embroidered gown with a nude stretch lining and a lush, multi-layered English net overlay richly embroidered with floral and leaf designs. The sleeveless overlay features contrasting button-back detail, a fitted bodice and a-line skirt, and a walking train. Gorgeous! 🌿🌿#englishnet #weddinggown #timeless #contemporaryembroidery #natureinspired #romanticbride #classicbride #weddingdress #embellisheddress #chicagobride #destinationwedding #offbeatbride #sophisticated #modernmuse
Tickets on sale through tomorrow for our Tuesday, 6/25 event! Chicago Fashion Incubator is hosting a public panel discussion on Ethical Fashion in Chicago. 👏👏 Hear from apparel designers and manufacturers who are committed to sustainable practices in their work. Topics discussed will include fair trade practices, labor conditions for apparel workers, and local environmentally sustainable design. 👏👏 Moderated by Chicago Fashion Incubator Director of Programming Anna Hovet. Special thanks to Siren Betty Design for hosting and to Wiseacre Brewing for donating beer. $15 Tickets. Ticket link in our bio! 🎟 #2daystogo #thisweek #ethicsinfashion #innovation #sustainablepractices #fairtradepractices #imadeyourclothes #localdesign #environmentalsustainability #chicagofashion #chicagofashionincubator #chicagofashiondesigner
Ru says it best. Happy #pride, Chicago! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 • • • #rupaul #loveyourself #happypride #pride #celebrateyou #chicagofashion #blickartmaterials #chicagoloop #chicagowindowdisplay #youbetterwork
Whether you’re heading to the beach, Pride Fest or an art festival this weekend— look fresh as hell doing it! 🌴 • • • 📸 and mini dress by CFI alumni, Kate @wulfka (you can find this dress and more from @wulfka’s booth this weekend at @fountainartfair in Evanston!!) #localfashion #chicagofashion #chicagodesigner #ethicallymade #modernwoman #goddess #summerlooks #palmtree #neon #wulfka #chicagofashionincubator #CFIalumni
 
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