The mission of the
Chicago Fashion Foundation,
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization,
is to provide academic scholarships
to Chicago-area college students
majoring in fashion related studies
and coordinate educational programs
for the Chicago fashion community.

Membership in CFF

Meet fresh faces and create lifelong business alliances while networking and sharing ideas with the entrepreneurs, executives, and designers who drive the fashion industry.

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Committee Roles

Joining a CFF committee is a way to work with the best and be part of the best in Chicago. It offers you a rare opportunity to involve... more>

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For information on our Constitution and by-laws, please click here. Please note: You must be an authorized member to access the password protected area.

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Chicago Fashion Foundation

Updates from the Board

The 2009 CFF Scholarship Event is scheduled for March 4, 2009 from 6-8pm at Macy's on State St.  The Chicago Fashion Foundation is awarding a $5000 scholarship to this year's winner. Check back soon for more event details.

Congratulations to our              2009 Finalists:   

Tara Reich- Columbia
Anna Gaukel- Columbia
Randy Rusnadi- Harper College
Arushi Kumar- SAIC
Sandra X. Hanley- IADT
 
 

See Pictures from our 2008 Scholarship Event.


We had a huge turnout for our Fashion Focus 2008 seminar:  Getting Connected and Growing Your  Fashion  Business  Online on Oct. 5th. 

We would like to thank our members and guests for attending our event, and our amazing speakers for their insightful presentations.  Please check out their websites:    

Jennifer Velarde - Founder of 1154 Lill - www.1154lill.com
Greg Shugar - Founder of The Tie Bar - www.thetiebar.com
Jamey Barrie - Founder of Veruca Salt - www.shopverucasalt.com

Harper Reed - CTO
Ross Zietz - CCO
www.threadless.com

Event photos will be available soon.


We would like to thank our CFF members, guests and sponsors for making our Annual CFF Membership Networking Event a HUGE SUCCESS!!!  Click to view pictures of the event.

 

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