Chicago Fashion Coalition

Chicago Fashion Coalition Revolutionizing Chicago fashion through connection and innovation. Join The Coalition, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

CFC is recruiting for 2026.
Chicago fashion has talent, audiences, and momentum. Now we need more people who can turn th...
08/31/2026

CFC is recruiting for 2026.

Chicago fashion has talent, audiences, and momentum. Now we need more people who can turn that momentum into work that lasts.

We are looking for creatives, operators, producers, writers, designers, fundraisers, technologists, and community connectors to help build CFC’s next season.

That work happens everywhere: in the room, behind the camera, inside the timeline, across the spreadsheet, on the website, in the follow-up, and long after the lights come up.

Most roles require 5 to 10 hours per month, with heavier windows around major events. You can apply for more than one role.

Comment APPLY and we will send the link.

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Dutch Davis brought custom tailoring and a red sleeve drape to the DWP20 runway at Millennium Park.Dutch Priestly / The ...
08/24/2026

Dutch Davis brought custom tailoring and a red sleeve drape to the DWP20 runway at Millennium Park.

Dutch Priestly / The Suit Vault × Joaquín Al-Razi
With Chicago DCASE and Millennium Park.
Photos: Tom 瀚林

Chicago has the talent. CFC is building the infrastructure that keeps it here.

Kivanci brought a sculptural white look, red gloves, and a clear point of view to DWP20 at Millennium Park.KIVANCI | Chi...
08/24/2026

Kivanci brought a sculptural white look, red gloves, and a clear point of view to DWP20 at Millennium Park.

KIVANCI | Chicago Luxury Fashion Designer × megs
With Chicago DCASE and Millennium Park.
Photos: Tom 瀚林

Chicago has the talent. CFC is building the infrastructure that keeps it here.

Albina Ikizli brought red-and-black runway drama to DWP20 at Millennium Park.Albina Ikizli × Veronica Medrano With Chica...
08/24/2026

Albina Ikizli brought red-and-black runway drama to DWP20 at Millennium Park.

Albina Ikizli × Veronica Medrano
With Chicago DCASE and Millennium Park.
Photos: Tom 瀚林

Chicago has the talent. CFC is building the infrastructure that keeps it here.

Ishq E Amore brought a silver look and a sharp runway turn to DWP20 at Millennium Park.ISHQ-E AMORe × michelle flores Wi...
08/24/2026

Ishq E Amore brought a silver look and a sharp runway turn to DWP20 at Millennium Park.

ISHQ-E AMORe × michelle flores
With Chicago DCASE and Millennium Park.
Photos: Tom 瀚林

Chicago has the talent. CFC is building the infrastructure that keeps it here.

Dana Asady brought embroidered red silk to the Millennium Park runway for DWP20.Dana Asady × Jenelle✨ With Chicago DCASE...
08/24/2026

Dana Asady brought embroidered red silk to the Millennium Park runway for DWP20.

Dana Asady × Jenelle✨
With Chicago DCASE and Millennium Park.
Photos: Tom 瀚林

Chicago has the talent. CFC is building the infrastructure that keeps it here.

The Devil Wears Chicago. IRL.
Chicago designers take the real stage at Millennium Park, the same night the city marks Th...
08/09/2026

The Devil Wears Chicago. IRL.

Chicago designers take the real stage at Millennium Park, the same night the city marks The Devil Wears Prada’s 20th anniversary. Chicago Fashion Coalition is spotlighting five Chicago-connected designers: Dana Asady (Dana Asady), Ishq E Amore (ISHQ-E AMORe), Albina Ikizli (Albina), Kivanci (KIVANCI | Chicago Luxury Fashion Designer), and Dutch Davis (Dutch Priestly).

Comment LOOKS and we’ll send you the CFC Runway Companion with the featured designers, event details, and a way to support the infrastructure behind Chicago fashion.

Gates: 5:00 PM | Program + film: 6:30 PM.

Seats are first-come, first-served, no reservations. If you’re part of the fashion community, we’ll be near the red chairs. Come find us.

Presented with Chicago DCASE and Millennium Park.
Presented by Chicago Fashion Coalition.

CFC

Chicago fashion meets The Devil Wears Prada, 20 years later.Twenty years ago, a movie convinced a generation that fashio...
08/03/2026

Chicago fashion meets The Devil Wears Prada, 20 years later.

Twenty years ago, a movie convinced a generation that fashion is power. Next week, Chicago’s own fashion community walks that energy into Millennium Park.

As part of the Chicago Film Office’s Millennium Park Summer Film Series 20th anniversary screening of The Devil Wears Prada, Chicago Fashion Coalition, in partnership with Chicago DCASE, brings a pre-show fashion activation to the Great Lawn at Jay Pritzker Pavilion. 

Open to all; first come, first served. Early arrival recommended. 

Gates: 5 P.M. | Program + film: 6:30 P.M.

Tag 3 people who need to be there.

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