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

2019 Session

 

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When a bright blue pop of color finds it’s way into your weekend wardrobe. This comfortable and stylish knit top by CFI’s first year designer in residence, Barbara Keisman (@barbarabonnerkeisman), can be found in her online shop in sizes SM to XL. • • • #designerinresidence #madeintheusa #knitfabric #elevatedcomfort #springsummer2019 #myfeelgoodfashion #chicagofashionincubator #barbarakeismanfeelgoodfashions
Interested in sustainable fashion and learning more about the process of where and how our clothes come to be? Check out this exhibit “Everything Connects” by Christien Meinsertsma is currently on view at The Art Institute of Chicago. The exhibit, including some of these pieces from “Fibre Market,” are available for viewing with general admission, or with free admission for IL residents on Thursdays 5-8pm — through October 20, 2019 👕 • • • #fashionsustainability #creativeinspo #artinstituteofchicago #fibremarket #fashionindustry #makingsenseoffashion #innovation #sustainable #flax #wool #christienmeindertsma
Did you know? Hovet Fashion Studio offers something different for fashion: A la carte classes specializing in specific fashion related knowledge! 🧵 Keep your eyes peeled for next week’s segment on @wgnnews featuring Chicago Fashion Incubator (CFI) alumni, and acting Director or Programming and Mentorship, @annahovet, interviewed about her design studio’s offerings and hear from students first hand. Congrats on this spotlight, Anna! #makingfashionaccessible #hovetfashionstudio #hovetfashion #behindthescenes #sewingclasses #chicagofashion #chicagobusiness #chicagoentrepreneur #supportingdesigners #newsflash #teachingartist #makesomethingtoday @hovetfashion @chicagofashioninc
Magic in the making. Behind the scenes with @goli_june. ✨ • • • #sewingroom #muslin #behindthescenes #bts #emergingdesigner #patternmaking #fashiondesigner #bridaldesigner #makingmagic #designlife #chicagobridal #golijune #chicagofashionincubator
 
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