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Media Mentions: Fashion Studies


  • WCIU, Apr 29, 2025

  • Chicago Reader, Mar 29, 2024

  • CBS News Chicago, Feb 27, 2024

  • Today With Hoda and Jenna, Feb 22, 2024
  • From left to right: Tiara Burton, Katie Gibson, Allison Bell, Nat Sass, Taryn Callion, Jair Reyes, Xochil Herrera Scheer, and Daryl Sneed at ABC 7 during a newscast appearance on May 22.

    ºÚÁÏÍø Students Bring Game Day Style to Chicago Sky Season Opener

    May 23, 2025

    ºÚÁÏÍø fashion students and local brand SOUNDOFF launched a custom fan apparel collection for the Chicago Sky, blending sportswear design with hands-on industry experience.

  • two people on stage with screen in background with text power of persistence and person in foreground throwing confetti

    The Power of Persistence: ºÚÁÏÍø's Student-Led Gala Celebrates Creativity and Resilience

    Dec 06, 2024

    "The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.

  • Clothing from Joelle Olabode’s collection, “Had to.“ Models: Model: Ella Grace Garnes (center) and   Alyssa W. Photo by Alejandro Bottia-Forero.

    Fashion Design Student Joelle Olabode Wins CFDA Scholarship

    Sep 30, 2024

    Olabode was chosen for a $25,000 scholarship from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.

  • Photo from the Boy Meets Girl x Strawberry Shortcake collaboration, which featured the work of ºÚÁÏÍø students.

    ‘Boy Meets Girl x Strawberry Shortcake’ Collab Makes Waves in Adaptive Fashion

    Sep 25, 2024

    ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s School of Fashion partnered with Boy Meets Girl on adaptive fashion, leading to a sold-out collection and future collaborations.

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    Welcoming Interim President Jerry Tarrer and a New Academic Structure for 2024-2025 School Year

    Aug 30, 2024

    ºÚÁÏÍø 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.

  • three students on stage at competition

    ºÚÁÏÍø Students Rock L’Oréal's Global Competition 

    Jun 26, 2024

    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.

  • model appearing on stage wearing pants and sleeveless top

    Fashion Show Leverages Student Talent From Multiple Disciplines

    May 17, 2024

    ºÚÁÏÍø students come together to produce and promote an end-of-year showcase of student fashion designs.

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    Spring Semester In Review At ºÚÁÏÍø

    May 29, 2024

    Spring 2024: ºÚÁÏÍø Highlights

  • students walk down the street during manifest 2023

    Get Ready for Manifest Arts Festival 2024, a Student-Powered Event

    May 06, 2024

    This is everything attendees need to know before ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.

  • rachel jimenez penca poses in front of a rack of clothes and shoes

    Ask the Expert: How to Style Yourself for Graduation

    Apr 30, 2024

    ºÚÁÏÍø Adjunct Professor Rachel Jimenez Penca uses her personal styling expertise to advise graduates on what to wear on their big day.

  • three students in front of l'oréal  sign

    ºÚÁÏÍø Team Wins U.S. L'Oréal Brandstorm Competition for Fourth Year in a Row

    Apr 16, 2024

    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.

  • the exterior of shop columbia at dusk

    Empowering Creatives at ShopºÚÁÏÍø

    Mar 07, 2024

    During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make ShopºÚÁÏÍø a unique shopping experience in the heart of ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s campus.

  • fashion window

    Drag Superstar Shea Couleé ’11 Returns to ºÚÁÏÍø

    Feb 13, 2024

    ºÚÁÏÍø welcomed back Alum Shea Couleé ’11 for a panel discussion and reception unveiling Couleé-curated fashion exhibit window.

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    Fashion Studies Chair Colbey Reid Publishes New Book and Article on the Domestic Posthuman

    Feb 12, 2024

    ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s 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.

  • jae rice in windows installing display with brave space alliance signage nearby

    ºÚÁÏÍø and Local Nonprofit Collaborate to Showcase Valuable LBGTQ+ Community Resource 

    Jan 12, 2024

    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.

  • a snowy day on campus

    What to Watch and Where to Wander This Winter: ºÚÁÏÍø Edition

    Dec 18, 2023

    ºÚÁÏÍø and its creative community of alums, faculty, and students offer plenty of opportunities to keep you entertained this holiday season and beyond.

  • five head shots of students

    Five ºÚÁÏÍø Students Earn Prestigious Fashion Scholarships

    Dec 15, 2023

    Once again, the Fashion Scholarship Fund has awarded five ºÚÁÏÍø students scholarships and funds to travel to New York City for a gala event recognizing their accomplishments. 

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    ºÚÁÏÍø and the Chicago Fashion Incubator Announce New Partnership

    Dec 11, 2023

    The Chicago Fashion Incubator will transition its operations to a new speaker series at ºÚÁÏÍø.

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    Student Work Takes Center Stage at Unleashed 2023

    Dec 11, 2023

    Unleashed 2023 took place at ºÚÁÏÍø 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.

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    ºÚÁÏÍø Raises $700K+ for Student Scholarships

    Dec 03, 2023

    ºÚÁÏÍø 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

  • students dancing

    Integrating Hip Hop Into the Student Experience

    Oct 06, 2023

    As hip hop turns 50, we look at ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s connections to the cultural phenomena that has impacted music, dance, fashion, art, film, and so much more.

  • Manifest (May 16) is a student-led celebration of ºÚÁÏÍø creatives, featuring work from every program.

    May Events at ºÚÁÏÍø

    Apr 29, 2026

    A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.

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    ºÚÁÏÍø Fashion Studies Symposium Teaches Lessons in Inclusivity

    Aug 22, 2023

    ºÚÁÏÍø 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.

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    ºÚÁÏÍø Announces the 2023 Chicagoland Transfer Awards

    Jun 20, 2023

    The award provides ten $15,000 scholarships and one full-tuition scholarship to students transferring from Chicago-area community colleges to ºÚÁÏÍø.

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    Designing Bandages: Curad Competition Scores Students Cash Prizes

    Jun 01, 2023

    Fashion Studies students participate in a design competition sponsored by Medline, maker of Curad bandages.

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    Fashion Studies Students Participate in ARC'TERYX Design Challenge

    Apr 25, 2023

    The outdoor apparel and equipment company announced winners over the weekend.

  • rebecca martin outside with their dog

    Fashion Studies Alum's Internship Launches Career in Apparel Design

    Apr 24, 2023

    Alum and Designer Rebecca Martin BFA ‘19 now works in New York City on brands seen at Walmarts and Targets across the country.

  • graphic that says 'you are fashion revolution' with background photo of people with picket signs saying things like 'what's in my clohtes?'

    ºÚÁÏÍø To Host Fashion Revolution Week Activities April 20-27

    Apr 17, 2023

    Fashion Revolution Week activities at ºÚÁÏÍø include an ethical fashion panel discussion with "Worn’" author Sofi Thanhauser, a display of student work, a mending workshop, and more.

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    Three-Peat First-Place Win for ºÚÁÏÍø's L'Oréal Brandstorm Team

    Apr 11, 2023

    Student team from ºÚÁÏÍø wins innovation competition by leveraging new technologies to promote brand.

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    Fashion Studies Associate Professor Justin Dougan-LeBlanc Pushes Boundaries

    Jan 30, 2023

    Trained as an architect, ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s Justin Dougan-LeBlanc takes on challenges in both fashion and art.

  • Ivonne Malagon, Aleesa Wright, Alexis Norris, and Juan Osorio pose together at honors event with nrf branding in background

    ºÚÁÏÍø Students Win Scholarships and Take on New York During NRF Foundation Student Program

    Jan 18, 2023

    NRF Foundation scholarship recipients from ºÚÁÏÍø place second in Student Challenge and enjoy three days of fashion industry events and networking opportunities.

  • head shots of students

    ºÚÁÏÍøâ€¯Students Awarded Prestigious Fashion Scholarships

    Jan 06, 2023

    In April, five ºÚÁÏÍø 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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    ºÚÁÏÍø Students Named Finalists in NRF Foundation’s Student Challenge

    Dec 20, 2022

    ºÚÁÏÍø students will earn scholarships and again head to New York City to meet with retail industry leaders and attend the NRF Foundation Honors event.

  • art exhibit containing colorful woven pieces

    Fashion Design Alum Shaquita Reed ’18 Expresses Herself Using Different Mediums

    Dec 12, 2022

    Shaquita Reed shares her journey as a mixed media artist, fashion designer, teacher, and graduate student

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