The 2012 CFF Scholarship
"The Future of Chicago Fashion"
Finalists Have Been Chosen!
Following the successes of four previous student design competitions, CFF presents the 5th Annual “Future of Chicago Fashion 2012.” This design competition will showcase the city’s many emerging student designers.
Those who enter have the opportunity to display their designs to fashion industry professionals, ultimately win an academic scholarship worth $5000, $1000, and $500 respectively for First, Second and Third Place, and to earn the title of “Future of Chicago Fashion 2012 Winner.” The title will be announced during the annual March scholarship event (date TBD).
Finalists are as follows:
1. Raven Norman, ILIC, Beverly
2. Elizabeth Leukuma , ILIC, Rogers Park
3. Kara Fenoglietto, SAIC, Maxwell Street
4. Elaine Hoang, SAIC, Chinatown
5. Elena Bobysheva, Columbia College, Ukranian Village
6. Tosha Sherman,SAIC, all communities, influence of the El
7. Michelle Castellano, SAIC, Hyde Park
8. Kendel Kennedy,SAIC, "Urban Decay"
9. Stacie Randall, ILIC, Andersonville
10.Crystale Crubaugh, SAIC Logan Square
Future of Chicago Fashion 2012 Theme:
Chicago is a one-of-a-kind city, thus, we are looking for individuality and creative thinking from the student designers. The theme for 2012 is “Street Style: Chicago Fashion through Chicago Communities.”
Please Purchase Your Tickets at the Door For Tonight's Membership Event!
Members of the Chicago Fashion Foundation cordially invite you to our Membership Event at Red Canary for drinks, cordial company and networking with the fashion professionals of Chicago. September 29, 2011 from 7-9. We hope to see you there! Red Canary is located at 695 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60642. You can give them a call at (312) 846-1475. Please visit: www.chicagofashionfoundation.org for more info on how to get tickets. Also, please check out our brand new blog:chicagofashionfoundation.tumblr.com, take a moment to like our group on Facebook and keep up with us on Twitter at @ChiFashionFound.
Fashion Focus Chicago 2011 is right around the corner, taking place October 17-23, 2011, and there are some exciting events for you to volunteer at to get more involved in Chicago fashion!
Volunteer Opportunities:
Thursday, October 20, 2011 - Vert Couture Eco-Fashion Show & Benefit presented by Conscious Living TV Millennium Park, Chase Promenade North
Volunteer Coordinator: Sarah Markgrad
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Friday, October 21, 2011 - The Art of Fashion 2011 presented by StyleChicago.com Millennium Park, Chase Promenade North
Volunteer Contact: Lynna Smith
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Saturday, October 22, 2011 - FashionChicago presented by StyleChicago.com Millennium Park, Chase Promenade North
Volunteer Contact: Lynna Smith
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Sunday, October 23, 2011 - Education Day hosted by the Mayor's Fashion Council Chicago Cultural Center
Volunteer Contact: Kiran Advani
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The Chicago Fashion Foundation and Crimson Lounge team up for an incredible summer of fashion!
The 2011 Summer Fashion Series kicks off at Crimson Lounge on Friday August 12, 2011 from 11 - 2AM. Check out Chicago's rising stars of fashion and a portion of your door charge will go the Chicago Fashion Foundation!
Be sure to join the members of the CFF on Thursday, June 23rd from 7-9pm at Casey Moran's for our 2nd annual Little Black Dress Party!
Guests will get to select their complimentary cocktails from a selection of LBD wines and specialty cocktails! The first 50 in attendance will be able to pick up a complimentary swag bag. So be sure to be fashionably early!
When:
Thursday, June 23rd from 7-9pm
Where:
Casey Morans
660 N Clark St
Chicago, Illinois 60613
(773) 755-4444
Price:
PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR
TICKETS AT THE DOOR
CFF members - $25 at the door.
LBD wearers - $25 at the door.
Non-members - $30 at the door.
All proceeds go to CFF.
Congratulations to the Winners of our 2011 Scholarship Competition
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