
Fashion Futures 2023
Annual City Schools' Runway
about
Fashion Futures 2023 was a groundbreaking event that showcased the talents of over 100 fashion students from five local colleges and universities in Chicago. Held on May 11th, 2023, at the Chicago Cultural Centre, the evening featured a diverse collection of designs, with each student presenting unique pieces that highlighted their creativity and innovation. The event aimed to provide a platform for emerging designers to display their work on live models, receive professional photos for their portfolios, and connect with industry professionals.
The show was organized by the Chicago Fashion Coalition (CFC), driven by the desire to foster growth and development within the local fashion community. Attendees included fashion enthusiasts, industry professionals, and media representatives, making it a valuable networking opportunity. Tickets, priced at $20, made the event accessible for college students, ensuring broad participation and support for the designers. The success of the event was measured by positive feedback, sold-out attendance, and the subsequent achievements of the participating designers, many of whom went on to win prestigious awards such as CFDA Scholars and Teen Vogue Next Generation Artists. Additionally, several designers have gone on to showcase their work at both Paris and New York Fashion Weeks.
Type
Event
University
Runway
Year
2023
Credits
Venue
Chicago Cultural Centre
Photographers
Abraham Jimenez, Ryan Anthony, Cube Li, Rubin Ross Roche, Arnel Gonzalez, Ariel Mitchell, Anaya Engineer, Gerry Eustaquio, Alex Callejo
Videographers
Kanthan
DJs
Giiivens and David Choi
Producers
Jackie Wolf-Schmidt, Madeline Schmidt, and Bhavna Chandramouli
Participating Designers
Anna Salisz, Azul Gutierrez, Alisia Medina, Ophelia Tucker, Dongyun Liu, Abigail Afriyie, Jules Gourley, Gracie Gelinas, Kaine Bautista, Rhiannon Cassata, Jackie Schmidt, Lana Heyasat, Rey Barrientes, Irving Castaneda, Maxine Wint, Ash Nañoz, Trogs, Lukas Berg, Ives Barrera-Disler, Tristan Riggs, Kealia-Catherine, Lily Lee, George McCray, Zo Roze, Jasper Drummond
Participating Schools
School of the Art Institute Chicago, Columbia College Chicago, DePaul University, Northwestern University, and Dominican University