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PERCEPTION at CSO
PERCEPTION at CSO
PERCEPTION at CSO
Style & Symphony Collide
Style & Symphony Collide
Style & Symphony Collide
about
about
about
CSO x CFC: Perception Fashion Show was a groundbreaking event held in January 2024 at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. This sold-out event featured seven local designers who showcased a variety of design languages, including avant-garde, crocheted, couture, streetwear, and sculptural art. The show merged classical music with fashion, attracting over 300 attendees and garnering more than 2 million views on social media. It received extensive media coverage from ABC 7 News, Hype Bae, and The Triibe Chicago. The primary goal was to create a unique, immersive experience that highlighted the intersection of music and fashion while promoting local talent. A documentary-styled short film about the show is currently in production.
CSO x CFC: Perception Fashion Show was a groundbreaking event held in January 2024 at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. This sold-out event featured seven local designers who showcased a variety of design languages, including avant-garde, crocheted, couture, streetwear, and sculptural art. The show merged classical music with fashion, attracting over 300 attendees and garnering more than 2 million views on social media. It received extensive media coverage from ABC 7 News, Hype Bae, and The Triibe Chicago. The primary goal was to create a unique, immersive experience that highlighted the intersection of music and fashion while promoting local talent. A documentary-styled short film about the show is currently in production.
CSO x CFC: Perception Fashion Show was a groundbreaking event held in January 2024 at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. This sold-out event featured seven local designers who showcased a variety of design languages, including avant-garde, crocheted, couture, streetwear, and sculptural art. The show merged classical music with fashion, attracting over 300 attendees and garnering more than 2 million views on social media. It received extensive media coverage from ABC 7 News, Hype Bae, and The Triibe Chicago. The primary goal was to create a unique, immersive experience that highlighted the intersection of music and fashion while promoting local talent. A documentary-styled short film about the show is currently in production.
Type
Type
Type
Event
Event
Event
Music
Music
Music
Runway
Runway
Runway
Year
Year
Year
2024
2024
2024
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Credits
Hosting Organizations
Chicago Fashion Coalition and CSO's Overture Council
Participating Designers
Alisia Medina, Chelsea B, Octobr, Kaine Bau + Phoebe Heng (Feign), Summer Han, and Jordan Chavez
Event Producer
Kimi Ellwein
Event Curator
Marquan Jones
Creative Direction
Giiivens
Head Hair Stylist
AJ Knows Hair
Head Makeup Artist
Melissa Musseau
Film Production
Pio Mio and Drone Hub Media
Tech Partner
Eth.Chicago