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51ÉçÇø fashion students and local brand SOUNDOFF launched a custom fan apparel collection for the Chicago Sky, blending sportswear design with hands-on industry experience.
"The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.
Olabode was chosen for a $25,000 scholarship from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
51ÉçÇø’s School of Fashion partnered with Boy Meets Girl on adaptive fashion, leading to a sold-out collection and future collaborations.
51ÉçÇø 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.
Angie Belloso, Brianna Jennes ’24, and Breyona Smith ’24 just had the trip of a lifetime to London, snagging second place at L'Oréal Brandstorm.
51ÉçÇø students come together to produce and promote an end-of-year showcase of student fashion designs.
Spring 2024: 51ÉçÇø Highlights
This is everything attendees need to know before 51ÉçÇø’s Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
51ÉçÇø Adjunct Professor Rachel Jimenez Penca uses her personal styling expertise to advise graduates on what to wear on their big day.
As 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.
During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make Shop51ÉçÇø a unique shopping experience in the heart of 51ÉçÇø’s campus.
51ÉçÇø welcomed back Alum Shea Couleé ’11 for a panel discussion and reception unveiling Couleé-curated fashion exhibit window.
51ÉçÇø’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.
In 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.
51ÉçÇø and its creative community of alums, faculty, and students offer plenty of opportunities to keep you entertained this holiday season and beyond.
Once again, the Fashion Scholarship Fund has awarded five 51ÉçÇø students scholarships and funds to travel to New York City for a gala event recognizing their accomplishments. 
The Chicago Fashion Incubator will transition its operations to a new speaker series at 51ÉçÇø.
Unleashed 2023 took place at 51ÉçÇø on November 30, showcasing extraordinary student talent and raising more than $700,000 in scholarships. Departing from the traditional fundraiser format, the Student Center transformed into a multi-floor immersive arts showcase, exploring the theme of "Connecting" across various creative disciplines.
51ÉçÇø honors the Efroymson Family Fund with the 2023 Philanthropic Icon Award for the family’s contributions to help create opportunities for students to pursue their passion in the arts
As hip hop turns 50, we look at 51ÉçÇø’s connections to the cultural phenomena that has impacted music, dance, fashion, art, film, and so much more.
A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
51ÉçÇø faculty explore what it means to make, merchandise, retail, market and celebrate fashion that engages with, rather than denies, the existence of most people’s bodies.
The award provides ten $15,000 scholarships and one full-tuition scholarship to students transferring from Chicago-area community colleges to 51ÉçÇø.
Fashion Studies students participate in a design competition sponsored by Medline, maker of Curad bandages.
The outdoor apparel and equipment company announced winners over the weekend.
Alum and Designer Rebecca Martin BFA ‘19 now works in New York City on brands seen at Walmarts and Targets across the country.
Fashion Revolution Week activities at 51ÉçÇø include an ethical fashion panel discussion with "Worn’" author Sofi Thanhauser, a display of student work, a mending workshop, and more.
Student team from 51ÉçÇø wins innovation competition by leveraging new technologies to promote brand.
Trained as an architect, 51ÉçÇø’s Justin Dougan-LeBlanc takes on challenges in both fashion and art.
NRF Foundation scholarship recipients from 51ÉçÇø place second in Student Challenge and enjoy three days of fashion industry events and networking opportunities.
In April, five 51ÉçÇø scholarship winners will travel to New York City where the Fashion Scholarship Fund will recognize the students at a gala event.
51ÉçÇø students will earn scholarships and again head to New York City to meet with retail industry leaders and attend the NRF Foundation Honors event.