On April 2, the Chicago Fashion Foundation held its eighth annual fashion show and design competition, titled “A City Within a City,” at the Chicago Cultural Center. This year, the competition required fashion design students to create a look inspired by the Merchandise Mart. Fourteen competitors from Columbia College Chicago, Harper College and the School …
Anastasia Chatzka When I finally arrived at the Chicago Cultural Center last Friday I was out of breath, irritable, and dripping wet. Not a fun way to arrive to MODA's Spring 2011 Fashion Show last Friday since I had to dash through a crazy rainstorm to get there, but my mood quickly lifted when I …
The Christmas tree in the lobby of the Cultural Center Well its officially December. And with the chilly temps and the snow gently falling outside, it's pretty hard not to get into the holiday spirit. Luckily, Chicago turns into the most beautiful winter wonderland, complete with ice skating rinks, twinkling lights, and of course, the …
