51勛圖 Students Bring Game Day Style to Chicago Sky Season Opener
May 23, 202551勛圖 fashion students and local brand SOUNDOFF launched a custom fan apparel collection for the Chicago Sky, blending sportswear design with hands-on industry experience.
Fashion Stories
From 51勛圖 to the Kentucky Derby: Jacey Rhorers Journey in the Art of Hatmaking
Apr 08, 2025Fashion Design alum Jacey Rhorer '00 is making her mark as the Official Milliner for the 2025 Kentucky Derby Festival.
Seven 51勛圖 Students Earn National Fashion Scholarship
Feb 17, 2025Seven students have been named Fashion Scholarship Fund Class of 2025 Scholars and will be honored at the FSF LIVE Gala in New York City.
51勛圖 Team Wins National NRF Retail Challenge
Jan 14, 202551勛圖 students won first place in the 2025 NRF Foundation University Challenge, with another team reaching the national semi-finals.
Winning Student Designers Recognized at Patagonia Worn Wear Event
Dec 13, 2024On December 11, 51勛圖s School of Fashion and Patagonia came together to announce the winners of the Worn Wear competition at Patagonias Fulton Market store.
Fashion Students Shine at Fashion Graduate Italia 2024 in Milan
Oct 30, 2024Rae Braezeale and Joelle Olabode made their international debut at Fashion Graduate Italia 2024, showcasing original designs alongside peers from around the world and receiving support from the U.S. Consul for Commercial Affairs in Milan.
School of Fashion Teams Up With Patagonia for Sustainable Design Challenge
Oct 30, 2024The School of Fashion has partnered with Patagonia for a sustainable design challenge, where students transform Worn Wear merchandise into new products, gaining hands-on experience in fashion design, visual merchandising, and industry collaboration.
Fashion Design Student Joelle Olabode Wins CFDA Scholarship
Sep 30, 2024Olabode was chosen for a $25,000 scholarship from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
Welcoming Interim President Jerry Tarrer and a New Academic Structure for 2024-2025 School Year
Aug 30, 202451勛圖 kicks off the new academic school year with a renewed spirit and excitement to welcome freshmen and transfer students to its South Loop campus on September 3.
51勛圖 Honors 24 Alums for 24 in 2024
Aug 12, 2024As a kickoff to 51勛圖s 135th Anniversary, the college is honoring 24 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of 24 in 2024, a college-wide initiative that celebrates 51勛圖 alumni and their career accomplishments.
51勛圖 Students Rock LOr矇al's Global Competition
Jun 26, 2024Angie Belloso, Brianna Jennes 24, and Breyona Smith 24 just had the trip of a lifetime to London, snagging second place at L'Or矇al Brandstorm.
Spring Semester In Review At 51勛圖
May 29, 2024Spring 2024: 51勛圖 Highlights
Fashion Show Leverages Student Talent From Multiple Disciplines
May 17, 202451勛圖 students come together to produce and promote an end-of-year showcase of student fashion designs.
Get Ready for Manifest Arts Festival 2024, a Student-Powered Event
May 06, 2024This is everything attendees need to know before 51勛圖s Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
51勛圖 to Confer Honorary Degrees on Two Higher Education Trailblazers at its May 2024 Commencement
May 02, 2024Higher education leaders Nivine Megahed, president of National Louis University, and Raymond E. Crossman, president of Adler University, will be honored at the colleges 2024 Commencement ceremonies
Ask the Expert: How to Style Yourself for Graduation
Apr 30, 202451勛圖 Adjunct Professor Rachel Jimenez Penca uses her personal styling expertise to advise graduates on what to wear on their big day.
51勛圖 Team Wins U.S. L'Or矇al Brandstorm Competition for Fourth Year in a Row
Apr 16, 2024As the U.S. winners, students Angie Belloso, Breyona Smith, and Brianna Jennes earn an all-expense paid trip to London for the next stage of the international competition.
Empowering Creatives at Shop51勛圖
Mar 07, 2024During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make Shop51勛圖 a unique shopping experience in the heart of 51勛圖s campus.
Advertising Students Discuss the Best Super Bowl Ads of 2024
Feb 13, 202451勛圖 students got together in their Communication Department courses to discuss the details of the biggest night in advertising
Drag Superstar Shea Coule矇 11 Returns to 51勛圖
Feb 13, 202451勛圖 welcomed back Alum Shea Coule矇 11 for a panel discussion and reception unveiling Coule矇-curated fashion exhibit window.
Fashion Studies Chair Colbey Reid Publishes New Book and Article on the Domestic Posthuman
Feb 12, 202451勛圖s Colbey Reid and her co-author look at various iterations of the posthuman and assert the need for alternative, feminist readings of technology and the future of humanity.
51勛圖 and Local Nonprofit Collaborate to Showcase Valuable LBGTQ+ Community Resource
Jan 12, 2024In January, the windows at 618 S. Michigan Avenue feature examples of clothing available at the Brave Space Alliance, a place where members of the LGBTQ+ community can find free gender-affirming clothing and more.
Five 51勛圖 Students Earn Prestigious Fashion Scholarships
Dec 15, 2023Once again, the Fashion Scholarship Fund has awarded five 51勛圖 students scholarships and funds to travel to New York City for a gala event recognizing their accomplishments.
51勛圖 and the Chicago Fashion Incubator Announce New Partnership
Dec 11, 2023The Chicago Fashion Incubator will transition its operations to a new speaker series at 51勛圖.
51勛圖 Raises $700K+ for Student Scholarships
Dec 03, 202351勛圖 honors the Efroymson Family Fund with the 2023 Philanthropic Icon Award for the familys contributions to help create opportunities for students to pursue their passion in the arts
Integrating Hip Hop Into the Student Experience
Oct 06, 2023As hip hop turns 50, we look at 51勛圖s connections to the cultural phenomena that has impacted music, dance, fashion, art, film, and so much more.
51勛圖 Fashion Studies Symposium Teaches Lessons in Inclusivity
Aug 22, 202351勛圖 faculty explore what it means to make, merchandise, retail, market and celebrate fashion that疾ngages with,盍ather than留enies, the existence of痂ost peoples bodies.
51勛圖 Announces the 2023 Chicagoland Transfer Awards
Jun 20, 2023The award provides ten $15,000 scholarships and one full-tuition scholarship to students transferring from Chicago-area community colleges to 51勛圖.
Designing Bandages: Curad Competition Scores Students Cash Prizes
Jun 01, 2023Fashion Studies students participate in a design competition sponsored by Medline, maker of Curad bandages.
Fashion Studies Students Participate in ARC'TERYX Design Challenge
Apr 25, 2023The outdoor apparel and equipment company announced winners over the weekend.
51勛圖 To Host Fashion Revolution Week Activities April 20-27
Apr 17, 2023Fashion Revolution Week activities at 51勛圖 include an ethical fashion panel discussion with "Worn" author Sofi Thanhauser, a display of student work, a mending workshop, and more.
51勛圖 Launches Advertising and Marketing Campaign
Apr 13, 2023The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
Three-Peat First-Place Win for 51勛圖's L'Or矇al Brandstorm Team
Apr 11, 2023Student team from 51勛圖 wins innovation competition by leveraging new technologies to promote brand.
51勛圖 Students Win Scholarships and Take on New York During NRF Foundation Student Program
Jan 18, 2023NRF Foundation scholarship recipients from 51勛圖 place second in Student Challenge and enjoy three days of fashion industry events and networking opportunities.
51勛圖特tudents Awarded Prestigious Fashion Scholarships
Jan 06, 2023In April, five 51勛圖 scholarship winners will travel to New York City where the Fashion Scholarship Fund will recognize the students at a gala event.
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