Chicago Events: Chicago Fashion Foundation's 6th Annual "Future of Chicago Fashion"

Winning contestant with model — Agnes Hamerlik is awarded the first place prize.

College fashion students from around Chicago gathered for the Chicago Fashion Foundation‘s 6th Annual Future of Chicago Fashion design competition. Held at the Hard Rock Hotel on Thursday, March 21, guests snacked on delicious hors d’oeurvs and drinks before the student runway show. The contest featured 15 students from Dominican University, Columbia College, Harper College, School of the Art Institute of Chicago and International Academy of Design & Technology.

Agnes Hamerlik 1st Place[1] — Agnes Hamerlik (1st place

Kara Fenoglietto 2nd Place[1] — Kara Fenoglietto (2nd place)

Judged by some of Chicago’s elite fashion team including Candace Jordan, Diego Rocha and Macy’s Andrea Schwartz, the competition proved to be very stiff but there could only be one winner. Congratulations to grand prize scholarship winner Agnes Hamerlik from Harper College! Can’t wait for next year!

Silent auction for cool items including Oliver Peoples sunglasses, autographed Cubs photos and more.

Models walk the final walk on the runway.

– Taneisha Jordan Photos: David Stephens Photography and Second City Style

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