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Rising Style Stars: The Bayoud Twins
What started as a hobby for Assia and Soumaya Bayoud quickly became a calling for the stylish content creators. Known on their social media channels as the Bayoud Twins, the sisters have a unique perspective as Moroccan Americans, sharing their culture as well as their love for fashion and beauty.
Read on to learn more about what inspires these creative entrepreneurs, their favorite places to shop in the city, and what they love about Chicago's fashion community.
Unveiling Elegance and Artistry: The MOS Brand Fashion Show @WNDR
On June 3rd, fashion enthusiasts from around the city gathered at The WNDR Museum in Chicago for an evening filled with elegance, creativity, and a vibrant display of style. The highly anticipated fashion show: “Building Bridges: A Tale of Technology and Tradition,” was produced by the talented designer Estefania Galvan and producer Ray Martinez and showcased a mesmerizing new collection from The MOS Brand. With a delightful fusion of silk and satin-based outfits adorned with captivating patterns, the runway became a canvas for the brand's innovative designs.
A Discussion with CFC’s new President - Marquan Jones
Marquan Jones is one of Chicago’s fashion’s most ardent supporters. This multihyphenate can be found styling, performing poetry, and collaborating with other creatives. As the new president of the Chicago Fashion Coalition, Marquan is poised to effect change and help implement his vision for our city’s fashion industry, one of strength, diversity, and inclusion. Read on to learn more about what inspires Marquan’s unique point of view on the fashion industry as well as how you can get involved with the Chicago Fashion Coalition!
A Celebration of Chicago Style
We are getting so excited for A Celebration of Chicago Style on May 31st-and we know that you are too as the event is sold out.
But we want to take you behind all of the buzz to get to know some of the featured designers in the upcoming show. Names you should be hearing a lot about over the next few years (and beyond)!
A Fashion Safari @ The Secret Garden
Only the most eclectic of extravaganzas include lambent lighting, a live DJ, and performance art eccentrically woven into a live runway fashion show. On the evening of Sunday, April 17, 2023, Chicago’s own FROW Media Group included all of the above items as the production company hosted the first annual Secret Garden Fashion Show at the Garfield Park Conservatory.
Upcoming April Curio Fashion Industry Events
The Curio launches two new series this April. A quarterly Fashion Panel Discussion series with Saper Law and a monthly Industry Social Hour with Bonhomme Hospitality. Two great opportunities to mix and mingle with others from the various aspects of the Chicago fashion industry.
Fashion and the Metaverse: A Panel Discussion
The Curio is excited to announce a new series of quarterly panels to be hosted with Saper Law and its Principal Lawyer Daliah Saper. This panel will feature MOS designer Estefania Galvin, expert advice from Daliah Saper of Saper Law, and will be moderated by The Curio's Maggie Gillette.
The First Global Fashion Project From Iran
Chicago’s avant-garde non-profit, The Intrigue Yellow Foundation, presented a one-of-a-kind runway fashion show at the Waldorf Astoria on February 23rd featuring Iranian designer Leyla Keshani. Leyla Kashani is renowned for her commitment to ethical luxury and reviving the lost craftsmanship of Ancient Persia to create modern yet timeless wearable arts.
The Curio Announces Chicago Fashion Designer Open Call
We are excited to announce that The Curio is co-hosting two fashion events with 21c Museum Hotel and are looking for the best Chicago design talent to showcase. These presentations will be free of charge to all participating designers. We will also be providing models, production, and hair & make teams free of charge. This is because we want designers to be able to focus their time and energy on creating their lines and wares and let us take care of the rest.
Chicago Fashion Summit Recap
The Curio and Chicago fashion industry leaders sat down to discuss the state of Chicago fashion, our organization's respective 2023 agendas, the needs of the Chicago fashion industry, and how we can effect change as a united force. While our local design community faces many difficulties, there are also clear solutions if we can implement to help cultivate a thriving creative economy.